Whirlpool SF304PEE manual

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    A Note to Y ou ............. 2 Range Safety ......... 3-5 Parts and Features .... 6 Using Y our Range ...... 7 Caring for Y our Range ...................... 17 T r oubleshooting ....... 26 Requesting Assistance or Service ..................... 28 Index ........................ 31 W arranty .................. 32 1 - 800 - 253 - 1301 Call our Consume[...]

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    2 1 - 800 - 253 - 1301 Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free. A N OTE TO Y OU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more compli- cated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we deve[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    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.[...]

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    6 Manual oven light switch (p. 25) Oven temperature control knob (pp. 11, 13, 14) Control panel (pp. 7, 17) Automatic oven light switch (p. 25) P ARTS AND F EA TURES This section contains captioned pictures of your range. Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like. Use the page references to help you quickly find out[...]

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    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 w W ARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death, heart attack, or convulsion[...]

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    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[...]

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    9 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 rack(s) must be mov[...]

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    10 USING Y OUR RANGE 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. • F[...]

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    11 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 information, see the ?[...]

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    12 E E G G H O T T E R C O O L E R 1 NOTCH = 5˚F E G H O T T E R C O O L E R E G 1 NOTCH = 5˚F Locking screws 2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. 3. Adjust the temperature. • To lower the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt counterclock- wise to move the tooth a notch t[...]

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    13 B ROILING ( MODEL SF 3020 EE ) 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, unless your recipe recommends it. Completely close the broiler d[...]

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    14 USING YOUR RANGE B ROILING ( MODELS SF 304 PEE AND SF 305 PEE ) 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 broil[...]

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    15 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 about 1 ⁄ 2 of the broiling time. Very thin cuts, such as fish fillets, may not need to be turned at all. You should rotate the broi[...]

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    16 USING YOUR 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 weigh[...]

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    17 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[...]

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    18 PART Surface burners (Models SF3020EE and SF304PEE) (see the “Lift-up cooktop and surface burners” section for more information) Surface burners (Model SF305PEE only) Broiler pan and grid Broiler Oven racks Oven door glass (Models SF304PEE and SF305PEE) Oven cavity CARING FOR YOUR RANGE C LEANING CHART ( CONT . ) HOW TO CLEAN 1. Lift up the [...]

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    19 L IFT - UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS ( MODELS SF 3020 EE AND SF 304 PEE ) 1. Remove the sur face bur ner grates. 2. Lift the fr ont of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. NOTE: Do not dr op the cooktop. Damage could r esult to the porcelain and the cooktop frame. 3. Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm[...]

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    20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE L IFT - UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS ( CONT . ) 8. Replace the sur face bur ner grates. 7. T o lower the cooktop, lift the cooktop fr om both sides while pr essing the support r ods back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place. S EALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP ( MODEL SF 305 PEE ) The sealed burner cooktop is spec[...]

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    21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning the surface burners • You should routinely remove and clean the burner cap. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover. Keeping the burner cap clean pre- vents improper ignition and an uneven flame. • For the proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner, do not allow spills, food, clea[...]

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    22 5. After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports, r eplace the bur ner cap. T o replace the burner cap, make sur e the alignment pins on the cap are pr operly aligned with the burner base. 6. T urn on the bur ner to see if it will light. If the burner does not light after you have cleaned it, r echeck cap alignment or contact an authorized servi[...]

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    23 CARING FOR Y OUR 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 towa[...]

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    24 R EMO VING THE OVEN BOTTOM 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 pan[...]

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    25 CARING FOR Y OUR RANGE T HE OVEN LIGHT ( MODELS SF 304 PEE AND SF 305 PEE ) 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 switch on the backguard. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back [...]

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    26 PROBLEM Nothing works CAUSE • The range is not properly connected to the gas supply. Contact an authorized service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply. (See the Installation Instructions.) • You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. • The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs befor[...]

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    27 S URF ACE BURNERS CAUSE • You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. • The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a straight pin . (See pages 18 and 19 or 22.) • The burner ports may be clogged. Clean them with a stra ight pin. (See pages 18 and 19 or 22.) • The burner needs cleaning. (See pages 18 and 19 or 22.)[...]

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    28 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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    29 NOTES[...]

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    30 NOTES[...]

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    31 TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 10 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 16 ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 28 BAKING Pans ................................................................... 9, 10 Racks .......................[...]

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    NOTES LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE 7/97 W ARRANTY W HIRLPOOL ® G AS R ANGE WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. Instruct you how to use your range. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs. B. Repai[...]