Whirlpool SF385PEE manual

TM Self-Cleaning Gas Range A Note to Y ou ............. 2 Range Safety ......... 3-5 Parts and Features .... 6 Using Y our Range ...... 7 Using the Self- Cleaning Cycle ......... 23 Caring for Y our Range ...................... 26 T r oubleshooting ....... 32 Requesting Assistance or Service ..................... 34 Index ........................ 3[...]

2 1 - 800 - 253 - 1301 Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. – WH[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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.[...]

6 HR MIN TIMER SET TIMER OFF BAKE CUST CUST OM OM TEMP START ENTER OFF CANCEL CLOCK LIGHT AUTO CLEAN HEAT BAKE BROIL LOCK'D CLEAN TIM ER O N F BROIL 5 SEC SELF-CLEANING O SELF-CLEANING O VEN ACCUBAKE SYSTE M Oven vent (p. 21) Surface burners and grates (pp. 7, 26-29) Anti-tip bracket (p. 21) Model and serial number plate (behind left side of s[...]

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 Easy ways to save energy • To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible. • Preheat your pots and pans o[...]

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[...]

9 USING Y OUR RANGE 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 r[...]

10 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. For best baking results[...]

11 T HE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Display/clock • When you first plug in the range, everything on the display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds, then a time of day and “PF” will appear on the tempera- ture display. Press the off/cancel pad to clear “PF” from the display. If, after you set the clock (see the “Setting the clock” section), [...]

12 USING YOUR RANGE NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed, press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. To display the clock time again, press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. You should not have to reset the time. 1. Press the clock pad. 2. Set the time. Press the “up” ( ▲ ) or “down” ( ▼ ) pad(s) until the correct time[...]

13 USING Y OUR RANGE 3. Start the minute timer. The minute timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones, then four 1-second reminder tones every minute until you press the timer off pad. NOTE: To display the time of day while the minute timer is counting down, press th[...]

14 USING Y OUR RANGE Your oven is designed with the AccuBake tempera- ture management system to constantly monitor oven temperature. The burner element will cycle, as needed, to maintain the desired temperature. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in operation. IMPORTANT: Do not try to light the oven burner during a power failu[...]

15 5. Press the start/enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature you select: • For 245°F and less, the preheating time is 4 minutes. • For 250°F-445°F, the preheating time is 10 minutes. • For above 450°F, the preheating time is 15 minutes[...]

16 USING Y OUR RANGE B AKING / RO ASTING ( CONT . ) PRESS YOU SEE OFF CANCEL (time of day) 6. When baking, put your food in the oven after the preheat countdown time ends. During baking/roasting, the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. 7. After cooking, turn off the oven. Save energy and save money • “O[...]

17 USING YOUR RANGE Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below. NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the ov[...]

18 USING Y OUR RANGE B ROILING Rear Front NOTES: • Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. • See “Broiling tips” later in this section. 1. Place the rack where you need it in the oven. See “Broiling guide” later in this section. 4. Press the custom broil pad. 5. Start oven. You can change the temperature setting [...]

19 USING Y OUR RANGE B ROILING ( CONT . ) B ROILING TIPS • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter or smoke. • If you broil small quantities, you may want to use a small broiler pan. You can get them in the housewares section of many dep[...]

20 B ROILING TIPS ( CONT . ) Broiling guide Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For best results, turn meat after approximately 2 ⁄ 3 of the broiling time. Turn chicken pieces after approximately half of the broiling time. Very thin cuts, such as fish fillets, may not need to be turned at all. Lobster tails[...]

21 ACCUBAKE SYSTE M HR MIN TIMER TIMER SET TIMER TIMER OFF BAKE CUSTOM TEMP TEMP START ENTER ENTER OFF CANCEL CANCEL CLOCK LIGHT AUTO CLEAN H E A T B A K E B R O IL L O C K 'D C L E A N T IM E R O N F BROIL 5 S E C 5 SEC SELF-CLEANING O SELF-CLEANING O VEN VEN T HE OVEN VENT Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent that’s nea[...]

22 T HE STORAGE DRA WER Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Be careful when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops are small, round objects formed in the slide ra[...]

23 U SING THE S ELF -C LEANING C YCLE The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the inside of the oven. Like the other functions of your range, you run the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. w W ARNING Burn Ha[...]

24 ST ART ENTER 5 SEC NOTE: Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” in the “Using Your Range” section. 1. Press the auto clean pad. This will automatically set a 3 1 ⁄ 2 -hour Self-Cleaning cycle. NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down 1 ⁄ 2 hour before the cycle is over. 2. Set the cleaning ti[...]

25 OFF CANCEL USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE S ETTING THE CONTROLS ( CONT . ) Self-cleaning tips • Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. • Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and could cause an increased amount of smoke. H OW T[...]

26 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. C LEANING CHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range. Before cleaning, alw[...]

27 The sealed burner cooktop is specially designed to make cleaning easier. Cleaning the cooktop • Wipe the cooktop with a damp sponge and dry. NOTE: Do not remove the cooktop. Doing so could result in product damage. Cleaning the contoured well areas The contoured well is an area around each burner that is lower than the rest of the cooktop. If [...]

28 Gas tube opening Burner base S EALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP ( CONT . ) Contoured well area Ignitor CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning the surface burners • You should routinely remove and clean the burner cap. Always clean the burner cap after a spill- over. Keeping the burner cap clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame. • For [...]

29 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE S EALED SURF ACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP ( CONT . ) To clean the burners: 1. Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base. 2. Clean the burner cap with warm, soapy water and a sponge. You can also clean it with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do not clean the burner cap in a dishwasher or self-cleaning oven[...]

30 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE R EMO VING 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[...]

31 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 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 pad. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the light bulb from [...]

32 T ROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 34. R ANGE DOES NOT WORK CAUSE • The range is not properly conne[...]

33 W HEN SELF - CLEANING Y OUR OVEN PROBLEM The Self-Cleaning cycle will not work CAUSE • You did not press the start/enter pad. • The door is not closed all the way. TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE • The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 17 to adjust the oven temperature. • You did n[...]

34 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[...]

35 TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 10 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 21 ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 34 BAKING AccuBake ......................................................... 14, 15 Pans .............................[...]

NOTES PART NO. 3196292 Rev. C © 1997 Whirlpool Corporation ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. 7/97 W ARRANTY WHIRLPOOL ® G AS R ANG E 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 wir[...]