Whirlpool FEC330B manual

A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Carin For Your nge A 19 If You Need Fez 27 Warranty 32 I-44-ROPER Call us with qmstions or comments. STANDARD-CLEANING AND CONTINUOUS-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGES MODELS FEP330B FEP350B FEC330B[...]

A Note To You Thank you for buying a Ropep appliance. You have purchased a quality, worMclass 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. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and mainta[...]

Important safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General l Read all instructions before 4Jse the range only for its-in- . using the range. te;e;iluse as described In this . l Install or locate the range only in accordance[...]

@Use only dry otholders. Moist or damp pothol 8 ers on hot surfaces may result in bums from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire. @Keep range vents unobstructed. *Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and [...]

Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. *Do not use oven cleaners in continuous-cleanin P oven. No commercial oven c eaner or oven liner any kind s I! rotective coating of ould be used in or *Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin r[...]

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, Control panel Anti-tip floor bracket (for lnformatlon on I optional wall v mounted antl- tip bracket kit, see page 18) storage drawer Control panel Surface uni marker $yface heat[...]

Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surface units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Positioning racks and pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Broiling tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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. SElTiNG 1 RECOMMENDED USE I Hi I l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. MED-Hi l To hoid a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pancakes. YED l For gravy, pudding and[...]

Optional canning kit The large diameter of most water-bath or If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, pressure canners combined with high heat we recommend the installation of a Canning settings for long periods of time can shorten Kit. Order the kii (Part No. 242995) from the life of regular surface units and cause your Roper dealer or authori[...]

Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spiiiovers from pies or casseroles: l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) larger all around than the dish hokiing the food. l Do not cover the entire rack with aiumi- num foil. it will reduce air circula[...]

Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Using the Minute Timer T[...]

Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) property before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, SW “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indica[...]

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 perii of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can adj[...]

Broiling 1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. Position rack so that the surface of the focd is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The [...]

Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOllOM DONENESS 4 Hamburger patties and thin I steaks, l/i” thick or less I Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips l Use[...]

Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product: l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-firing lids. l Match the pan to the surface unit s[...]

The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front an[...]

The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. Personal injury Hazard *To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall-[...]

Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls . . . 19 The continuous-cleaning oven . . . . . . . . 22 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Removing the oven door . . . . . . . .[...]

Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into[...]

Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front comers until the support rods lock into place. Personal injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so couM result in per- sonal injury from the cooktop acciden- tally falling. Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could r[...]

The continuous-cleaning oven (Model FEC330B) 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-o[...]

Cleaning tips 1. The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand. 2. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand-cleaning may be needed. 3. if you do more broiling than bating, hand-cleaning may be needed. 4. Use aluminum foil on the oven bottom according to instructions. Spillovers may not bum away and could stain the bo[...]

Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than control oanel) Surface units Chrome reflector bowls Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Oven racks Oven door glass WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Turn knobs to OFF and pull strai[...]

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven cavity Sponge and warm, l Remove door for easier access. (Models FEP330B soapy water (See page 21.) and FEP350B) Soapy steel-wool pad l Wash, rinse and dry well. for heavily soiled areas l Rinse well with water. OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while [...]

The oven light (Models FEP330B and FEPSOB) The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical 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 could result in electrical shock or burns. *[...]

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 toll- free telephone number for help or c[...]

PROBLEM Soil is visible on continuous- cleaning oven finish (Model ~C33oB) POSSIBLE CAUSE You broil often. Soil is on door. Soil is caused by sugar and starchy spills. SOLUTION The special finish is designed to gradually reduce oven soil during normal baking or roasting. it is not designed to keep your oven spotless, only presentably clean. lf you [...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere In the U.S.A.: I-ROPER (1-800-447-6737) 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, recom- mend a qualified service company in yo[...]

ROPER” Electric Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct (from date of purchase) defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range.[...]