Whirlpool SF330PEA manual

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    UseAndCare A Note To You 2 ygzF”fdw 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caa;: For Your 16 If Yqu Need ~%~~ 25 Warranty 28 1-800-253-I 301 Call us with questions or comments. CONTINUOUS AND STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. MODELS SF330PEA TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP TH[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 satisfactorv ooeration. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to perso[...]

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    l 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 resuft. 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[...]

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    l 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. 9 Use care[...]

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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. Clock/minute timer Surface burners, grates and reflector Model and se (not shown) Broiler drawer Control panel Left front Left rear control knob control knob Oven tempera- ture contr[...]

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    Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surface burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Positioning racks and pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 :t$;J;ng the oven temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 For best air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Until you get used to the settings, use the f&llowkg as a guide. For be& results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE position. In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a burner and tu[...]

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    -- -- 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. 9 Use cookware only as it was intended to be used. Follow pan inst[...]

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    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. l 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. [...]

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    2. Push the “up” or “down” pad to set the time of day. Each ‘Yap” of the “up” or “down” pad will increase or decrease the displayed time by one minute. If the “up” or “down” pad is held down, the displayed time will increase/decrease in ten-minute increments. 3. Push the Clock Set button to start clock operation. Using t[...]

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    - 7 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, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page[...]

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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. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. 6. When broiling is done, turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF. NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before using. Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling. @ P Energy saving tips Although the energ[...]

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    -.. ---- ~- 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 [...]

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    Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface burner grates and reflector Removing the oven bottom ............ .19 pans ................................................... 16 The continuous-cleaning oven.. ..... .20 Lift-up cooktop ................................. 17 Cleaning chart ................................... 22 Surface burners [...]

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    Lift-up cooktop 2. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. I Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury from the cooktop acciden- tally falling. 1. Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans. Produ[...]

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    5. Before putting the burners back, dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes. 6. Replace burners, making sure they are properly seated and level. Replace screws. 7. Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames lifl off pork, are yellow, or are noisy when t[...]

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    2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door. Insert arms evenly, as far as they will go. 3. If the door Is not in line with the oven frame, remove it and repeat the above steps. 4. Replace the screws on the oven door. Removing the oven bottom The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for clea[...]

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    The continuous-cleaning oven (model SF330PEA) 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 spread-[...]

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    Hand-cleaning the continuous- cleaning oven Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuouscleaning 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 or abrasiv[...]

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    Cleaning chat-t Use the following table to help you clean all parts of 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 kno[...]

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    PART Surface burners WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution HOW TO CLEAN l Lii up the cooktop. (See page 17.) 9 Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled. For cookedon food: l Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver. l Wash with warm, [...]

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    PART Oven cavity (model SF31 OPEA)- continued Oven cavity (model SF33OPEA) 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[...]

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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 Consumer Assistance Center for help or ca[...]

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    _- PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner flames Air/gas mixture is inconect. 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[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Cooking results When broiling, you have not are not what completely closed the broiler you expected drawer. (continued) The display is showing There has been a power failure. “88:88” 2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-80[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL@ Gas Range Warranty WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which va[...]