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A Note To You 2 kiiZC2%:dw 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using the Setf- Cleaning Cyde 28 Caring For Your Range 32 If You Need Assistance Or Service 37 Warranty 40 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. MODEL SF385PEY TO THE CONSUMER:[...]
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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and m[...]
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Important safety Instructions Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appli- ance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, Injury to persons, or damage when using the ra[...]
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l Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on ft. l Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. They could be burned or injured. l Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not[...]
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When using the oven l Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replac- ing food. Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. l Do not use water on grease fires. N[...]
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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. Manual oven Anti-tip bracket light switch (on wall behind backguard) Oven vent Surface burners, grates and number plate (under cooktop) Automatic oven light switch - Removable Ov[...]
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Using Your Range In This Section Paw Using the surface burners -7 ................................ . Positioning raclm and pans ............................... 9 For best ah circulation ..................................... 10 The decctronk oven control ............................. 11 Setting the ckck ...................... . .....................[...]
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Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting: then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. 1 SElllNG 1 RECOMMENDED USE 1 LlTE HI MED LOW l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor. l To sta[...]
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Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one reck, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Rack placement for specific foods: FOOD RACK POSlTlON Frozen pies, large roasts, 1 st or 2nd rack turkeys guide from bottom Angel and bundt cakes, 2nd rack guide most quick breads, yeast from bottom breads, casseroles, m[...]
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For best air circulation 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. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best reeutk, allow lV2-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space o[...]
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The electronic oven control Eiubnic didN ciock Minute timer l et ma Pad and off pads Oven I Tempera& Eiectronic I sebctor pads MEALTiMER pa& control pads tioir Mir& pa& pa& enter CMCbl plld pad Display/clock Command pads l When you first plug In the range, a time of day and “PF will show in the temperature display. If after yo[...]
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Setting the clock 1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up in the display. 2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time of day. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 3. Push the StarVEnter pad. NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed, push and hold the Clo[...]
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3. Push the StarVEnter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show in the large display and you will hear four P-second tones. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you push one of the two Timer pads. NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and ho[...]
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Baking/roasting 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 9. 2. Push the Bake pad. 350’” will show in the small display to indicate the preset tempera- ture and BAKE will light up. 3. To cook at a di[...]
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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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Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes before using. 3. Push the Broil pad. The small display will show “HI”“. The time of day and BROIL will light up. 4. Push the Start/Enter pad. HEAT, BROIL and “HI”” show in the display. The bro[...]
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Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They l Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away for correct broiling times. from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. l After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings wi[...]
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Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control The electronic MEALTIMER” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. . . . underco[...]
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4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired bakinq/roasting time of 30 minutes. 5. Push the Start/Enter pad. “Lo”“, HEAT, BAKE, TIMED and the set cook time will show in the display to indicate that the [...]
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After you have set the desired temperature, the display will show the set temperature and the time of day. BAKE will light up. 3. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and STOP TIME will show in the display. 4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until t[...]
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To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Delay Start Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until[...]
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6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will automatically shut off at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time). 7. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will [...]
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Method Z-Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the [...]
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6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a cook time of 30 minutes (the difference between the start and stop times). NOTE: If you do not set a stop time, the colon will flash[...]
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2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5’F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display. After you have set the desired temperature. the display will show the set temperature and the t[...]
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7. Push the StarVEnter pad. DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake/roast. You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing t[...]
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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 bum near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. Burn Hazard When the ov[...]
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Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Paw Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting the control8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..s........................ 28 [...]
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l Remove any pota and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. l Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle. l Remo[...]
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If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil. Push the StarVEnter pad. TIMED and HEAT will light up in the d[...]
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To delay the start using Delay Start Time: Push the Clean pad. Push the Delay Start Time pad. START, TIME, CLEAN and “cln” will light up. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY, CLEAN and the time of d[...]
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To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. Push the Off/Cancel pad. 2. When LOCKED goes off, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily. Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. l After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or[...]
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Surface burner grates and reflector pans 1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. 2. Lift off the surface burner grates and remove the reflector pans. 3. Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad for cooked-on foods. Rinse and dry well. [...]
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Surface burners 1. Lit up the cooktop, following the instructions on page 33. Scrwfs 2. Before cleaning, remove screws that hold each of the burners in place. The screws prevent the burners from moving during shipment. Remove the shipping screws with a Phillips screwdriver and lift the burners up and out. This separates the burners from the mountin[...]
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PART Exterior surfaces (other than control panels) WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. USE nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish. NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato or lemon j[...]
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The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrlcal Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so c[...]
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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 Control knob(s) will not turn Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate POSSIBLE CAUSE You are not pushing in before turning. The range clock does not show the correct time of day. The Lock Lever is not in the Clean position-all the way to the right. A delayed start time has been programmed. SOLUTION Push control knob(s) in before turning to a s[...]
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2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company i[...]
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WHIRLPOOL” Gas Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM From Date of Purchase service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the[...]