Whirlpool SF317PEX manual

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    Use & Care Guide CONTINUOUS-CLEANING GAS RANGE SF337PEX (Shown) STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGE SF31 7PEX[...]

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    Contents hportsnt Safety InstrucUons .................. !?!Z Using Your Rang. .......................................... .6 Using the surface burners .............................. 6 Setting the dock ............................................ .7 Using the Minute Timer .................................. 7 Using the oven control ...................[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions t&S ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appll- anca. there are specific installation and safety precautbns which must be folbwed lo ensure safe and satisfactory operation. To reduce the rWc of fire, l lactrlcal ahoc& Injury to .perstmr, of demage when ushg t[...]

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    fmportant !Safety lnstrudbns Continued l Install or bcate the range only in accor- dance wlth the provided lnstallatiin Instruc- tions. It Is recommended that the range bs installed by a qualifii installer. The range must be properly aDnnected to the gas sqqdy and checked for leaks. r oper he range must also be properly mnnected to electrical suppl[...]

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    l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are l Do not store things children m’QM want safe far use on the range. Only certain above the range. Children could be burned types of glass, glassceramic. ceramic. or injured while climbing on it earthenware or other glazed utensils are l Do not have children alone or unattended suitable for ranges with[...]

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    Using Your Range Using the surface burners Control knob0 must be pushed Irr, then turned to the LITE fxuiitii. The cliiing riourKl is the ignition sparking. To stop the clicking sound after the burner liits. turn the aontrol knob bedc to a desired setting. The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and OfF. Surface burner rnarksm The solid dot[...]

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    Setting the clock ven the range Is connectsd to power, the clock p&p$y will blink at ‘88:W until the tlme-ofday Tub the Set Knob in either direction to set timedday. (Knob must be turned four or fiie cliis before time will advance.) The Inverted triangle and the ckbck lights will light up on the display while the time is being set. Using the [...]

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    Setting the clock and timer The clock/timer acts as both a time-of- day clock and as a minute timer. To set time of day: When the range is connected to power, the clock display will blink at 88:88 until the time-of-day is set. To set time-of-day, depress the Set Button once. The triangle and clock signal lights on the display will light up and rema[...]

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    Clock Feature Change When setting the clock or using the Minute Timer, please use the following instructions instead of those found in your Use and Care Guide. To check time-of-day when using Minute Timer: Push and hold the Set button. The time- of-day will appear. Setting the clock When the range is connected to power, the clock display will blink[...]

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    Uslng Your Range Continued To MXOI the Ylnute Timer before the oountdown lo completed: Turn the Set Knob to ‘0~00.’ If no other time is set within three seconds, the lime-May will reappear on the display. Using the oven control Baklnglroastlng 1. Positiin the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, pull rack out to[...]

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    lndkator KlKlbrkkt Yorkera Adjudlng lh@ oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you naticing the change. Your new oven Is properly adjusted lo provide accurate temperatures. But, when mmpared to your old oven, the new design may give you di[...]

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    Udng Your Range conthlud Brolllng The bmller drawer is located below the oven door. Always broil wfth the oven door clod. 1. PUN fhe broiler drawer open and tilt the door panel down. 2 Place broiler pan grii so grease can drain down sides into bwer part of broiler pan. See picture. 3. Before the broiler is turned on. place food on broiler pan and p[...]

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    Caring For Your Range Bun, ~ggy$gk~e and S l We sure all controls are OFF and the range la cool before ckanlng. l Do not we oven cleanera, bleach or rust rainovera l Do not IJ~ grsollne or other flammable llqulds or vapors to clean this or any other appliance. l Keep the appllanoa area clear and free from combustfbk materials, gaoollne and other fl[...]

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    Csring For Your Ranga 5. Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place. NOTE When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or ammerciial oven cleaners which may damage the finish. After cleaning, make sure all control knobs point to OFF. 2 Lift off the burner grates. 3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy waler or in a dishwsher. Use a non[...]

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    Surface burners and caps lghor slot I Typlal l urfacm bumor Rsma The cooktop and buner box areas are specially desIgned to make cleaning easier. Since the four burners are sealed. cleanups are easy and amvenient. Clernlng the burnera Always dean the burner caps after a spill-over. Keeping the burner caps dean will prevent Improper tgnition and an u[...]

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    Caring For Your Range Continued 7. 8. To repface burner cap, make sure cap is prqmrly aligned and leveled. Make sure that the locating pegs in the burner body fit into the recess in the underalde of the cap. The cap must he correctly seated on the burner body for proper operation of the burner. Turn the burner on to determine if it will light If th[...]

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    Fat wtter bed8 up. Tulll~ black Using the continuous-cleaning oven (Model SF337PEX) Standard-deanirg oven walk are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuouscleaning oven walk are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat apatter beads up on the smooth surfax but spreads out on the rougher surface. The bead of fat on the smooth surface cha[...]

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    Caring For Your Range Continued RACKS-Use a soapy steel wool pad for best cleaning results. Rinse well. WALLS AND DOOR-Wash with warm, soapy water. Use a steel wool pad or plastic scouring pad for heavily soiled areas. Rinse well. Using loll (standard and contlnuous-cleanlng ovsns) To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles, use a pi[...]

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    Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. Control panels Clean with warm, soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft doth. . Wash, rinse and dry well. * Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Exterior surfaces (other than control panels) Clean with warm, soapy wate[...]

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    The oven light The oven light will come on when you push the Oven Light Swit& on the control panel. Push the switch Gain to turn uff the light. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Mr~ka mre oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result In electrlca[...]

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    If You Need Service Or Assistance. n = We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before cslllng for asslstsnce . . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without Eels of any kind. If nothlng operates: l Is the gas turned on? l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Install[...]

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    If You Need Ssrvka Or Asslsfance Continued 2. If you need as&tan& ._ Call Whlrlpool Consumer Asslstanca Center telephona number. Dial free from anywhere h the U.S.: l-Boo-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satkfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessa[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL Gas Cooking Product Warranty GRO02 1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FS~repJamrnent parts and repair labor tc correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool M service company. WHtRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Servkx calls b: 1. brrect th[...]