Whirlpool SF365BEP manual

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  • Page 1

    AS ’ Self-Cleaning Models SF375BEP (Shown) SF365BEP wave Ovens. Trash ComPaCtOrs. Room Air Condltlonerr. Dehumldlllers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Relrlgentor-Fl[...]

  • Page 2

    1 Contents Pcme Page BdoreYoulheYour Pallgo , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safely Insbuctlons 3 Parts and Peahwes. . . . . 5 Using Your Range 6 Using the Surface Burners 6 Setttng the Clock 7 Using the Mlnute Timer, 8 Uslng the Oven Controls 8 Baklng . . . 8 Brolllng . . . . . . . 9 Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock . . . . 10 O[...]

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    You are personally responsible for: l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use & Care Guide and the Cooking Guide. l Having your range installed by a qualified installer. l Installing the range where it is protected horn the elements, and on a level floor strong enough to hold its weight. l Having your range properly connected t[...]

  • Page 4

    11. DO NOT use a wet pot holder. Steam burns can result. DO MOT use a towel or bulky cloth as a pot holder. They could catch fire and burn you. M. MAKE SURE the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil overs and spilloven. This will help prevent hazardous build-ups of food. Heavy splattering or spilloven left on a range can [...]

  • Page 5

    Parts and features Models SF375BEP and SF365BEP cLocw START STOP CLEAN LIGHT OVEN SIGNAL LIGHT TOP LIGHT CHROME REFLECTOR PAN SURFACE BURNER AND OVEN CONTROLS OVEN RACK GUIDE - LOCK LEVER BLANKET-O-FLAME6 BROILER FIBERGLASS HEAT SEAL STORAGE DRAWER LITERATURE PAC (not shown) SELF-CLEANING OVEH &EN BURNER 5[...]

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    Using your range TOP LIGHT OVEN OVEN SWITCH TEMPERATURE SELECTOR LEFl FRONT ’ LEFI REAR SURFACE RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB BURNER CONTROL KNOB CONlROl KNOB INDICATORS Using the Surface Burners Control knobs must be pushed In, then turned to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignition sparking. To stop the clicking [...]

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    See the “Cooking Guide” for important utensil information. Until you get used to the sefflngs, use the tollowing as a guide: Use LITE to light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a de- sired setting to stop the clicking of me ignition. Do not cook with the control In the LITE posi- tton. Use HI to start foods cooking or to[...]

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    Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up. DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer. 1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute Timer Knob until the hand passes the setting you want. 2. Without pu[...]

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    2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE. 4. Preheat the oven. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven racks, walls and door will be hot. Do not place food directly on oven bottom. I / I 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. The oven burner will auto- matically light in 50-60 seconds. 5. During baking, the oven burner will turn o[...]

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    3. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The broiler will automati- tally light in 5040 seconds. 4. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROILER BEFORE USING. CLOSE OVEN DOOR DURING BROILING. Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock The automatic MEALTIM[...]

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    5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE. 6. Set the Oven Temperature Con- trol on the baking temperature you want. The oven will now start and stop automatically. After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset time, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position ra[...]

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    The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Use care when handling the dmwer. The edges could be sharp. Removing the storage drawer 1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing the storage drawer 1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of [...]

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    Caring for your range Control Panel 1. Pull knobs straight off. 3. Wash knobs in warm soapy water or use baking soda and a damp, soft cloth. Rinse well and dry CAUTION: Do not use abrasive cleansers. They could rub off the marklngs. 2. Use warm soapy water or baking soda and a damp soft cloth to wipe the control panels. Rinse and wipe dry. 4. Push [...]

  • Page 14

    Surface Burner Grates and Reflector Pans 3. Wash the grates and reflector pans in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry well. 2. Lift off the burner grates. For Model SF375BER lift off the reflec- tor pans. 4. Replace reflector pans (Model SF375BEP). Replace burner grates. Surface Burners I TYPICAL TOP BURNER FLAME To remove the cooktop, follow the instr[...]

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    Removable Cooktop 1. Remove Surface Burner Grates. For Model SF375BEFI remove Reflector Pans. 3. Wipe surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water. Use soapy Steel-WOOI pad on stub- born spots. 2. Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range. Grasp both sides of the cooktop, lift and pull forward to remove. 15[...]

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    Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start. make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely, Before You Start 1. Clean the shaded areas by hand They do not get hot enough dur- ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water DO NOT clean the fiberglass se[...]

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    Sefting the Controls for Self-Cleaning Be sure the kitchen Is ventilated during the Self-Cleanlng cycle. lhls will remove normal smoke and heat odors from the room as quickly as posslble. 1. Make sure the Clock, Start and Stop Times all have the right time of day. 3. Set the Oven Selector to CLEAN The Oven Temperature Control must be in the OFF pos[...]

  • Page 18

    Special flps Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. If the cleaning cycle doesn’r get the oven as clean as you ex- pected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly. Set the cleaning time longer the next time and hand clean areas [...]

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    How It Works During the self-cleaning cycle. the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875’F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease and Soil and burns it off. The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning cycle for 2Yz hours. SELF-CLEANING CYCLE - 2Y2 HOUR SEI’TING (Approximate Tempe[...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Surlace mrs Warm soapy water, a l Remove cooktop, see page 15. plasttc scrubbing pad, l Wipe off spills immedlately dishwashing detergent atter burner has cooled. or a solution of 1 quart In case ot stubborn stains: of bolling hot water l Remove burner trom manltold and 2 tablespoons with philllps screwdrlver. of DIP I[...]

  • Page 21

    The Cooktop Light (Model SF37f;BEP only) The Top Light switch Is on the left side of ttit *>nf c xltrol panel. 1. Pull range away from back wall 2. Remove the screw from the console access panel 3. Wtth both hands, remove the access panel. 4. Grasp the fluorescent tube at both ends. Roll tube until both ends come out of the receptacles. Replace [...]

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    3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace with a IO-watt appliance bulb. I 4. Replace bulb cover, retainer, seal and top screws. Tighten screws. Turn the power back on at the main power supply. I CAUTION: The bulb cover must be In place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking. 1 NOTE: The Oven light will not work durin[...]

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    l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right? If cooking muffs am7 whaf you expected: 0 Is the range level? l Are you uflng pans recommended in the Cooklng Guide? l Does the flame size fit the cooking utensil being used? (See the Cook- Ing Gulde.) l If baking, have you allowed Wz to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation? l [...]

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    Making your world a little easier Part No. 36062040-03-O/786295 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Prlnted in U.S.A Mashers, Clothes Oryers. Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freelerr. Ice Mahers. DIshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges. MICI[...]