Whirlpool Range FGP325H User Manual

STANDARD CLEANING  
GAS RANGE  
Use & Care Guide  
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TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS  
INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.  
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP  
THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
MODELS FGP337H FGP335H FGP325H  
8522676  
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RANGE SAFETY  
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.  
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all  
safety messages.  
This is the safety alert symbol.  
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.  
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or  
“WARNING.” These words mean:  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't  
immediately follow instructions.  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't  
follow instructions.  
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you  
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.  
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.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electrical switch.  
Do not use any phone in your building.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's  
instructions.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or  
the gas supplier.  
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list  
of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and  
requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.  
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or  
other reproductive harm.  
This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde,  
carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.  
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The Anti-Tip Bracket  
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door  
without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.  
WARNING  
Tip Over Hazard  
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.  
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.  
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.  
See the installation instructions for details.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children  
and adults.  
Anti-Tip Bracket  
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:  
Slide range forward.  
Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.  
Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.  
Range Foot  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the  
appliance.  
Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the  
Room.  
Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors  
or drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the  
doors or drawers.  
Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from  
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable  
vapors and liquids.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical  
shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the  
range, follow basic precautions, including the  
following:  
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE  
SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP  
DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE  
INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD,  
LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY  
ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK  
SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP  
BRACKET.  
Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials  
should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.  
Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does  
not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.  
CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to  
children in cabinets above a range or on the  
backguard of a range – children climbing on the  
range to reach items could be seriously injured.  
Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must  
be electrically grounded in accordance with local  
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the  
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.Be sure the  
range is properly installed and grounded by a  
qualified technician.  
For self-cleaning ranges –  
Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan  
and other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage  
before initiating the cleaning cycle.  
This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding  
plug for your protection against shock hazard and  
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded  
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong  
from this plug.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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PARTS AND FEATURES  
This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The  
locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match your model.  
Control Panel  
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1. Display  
2. Oven Temperature Control  
1. Surface Burner Locator  
2. Left Rear Control  
3. Left Front Control  
4. Right Front Control  
5. Right Rear Control  
Range  
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10  
11  
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3
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12  
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14  
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1. Oven Vent  
6. Door Stop Clip  
10. Right Rear Surface Burner  
11. Right Front Surface Burner  
12. Cooktop Control Panel  
13. Door Gasket  
2. Left Rear Surface Burner  
3. Left Front Surface Burner  
4. Surface Burner Grate  
5. Anti-Tip Bracket  
7. Model and Serial Number Plate  
(behind left side of storage drawer)  
8. Storage Drawer  
9. Oven Control  
14. Gas Regulator  
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Power failure  
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit  
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob  
counterclockwise to LIGHT. After burner lights, turn knob to  
setting.  
BEFORE USING  
Odors are normal when the range is new. This happens the first  
time the oven is used.  
REMEMBER: When range is in use or during the  
Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may  
become hot.  
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to  
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to  
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well  
ventilated room.  
Surface Burners  
COOKTOP USE  
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and  
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.  
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and  
cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust  
removers.  
Cooktop Controls  
WARNING  
SEALED SURFACE BURNERS (on some models)  
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a  
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help prevent poor ignition  
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover  
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the  
“General Cleaning” section.  
Fire Hazard  
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Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the  
edge of the pan.  
Turn off all controls when not cooking.  
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Failure to follow these instructions can result in  
death or fire.  
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Electric ignitors automatically light the surface burners when  
control knobs are turned to LIGHT.  
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Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.  
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or while the grate  
is unoccupied.  
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To Set:  
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LIGHT.  
1. Burner cap  
All four surface burners will click. Only the burner with the  
control knob turned to LIGHT will produce a flame.  
2. Burner base  
3. Alignment pins  
4. Ignitor  
2. Turn knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Use the  
5. Gas tube opening  
following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.  
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube  
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of  
soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any  
other material to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from  
spillovers by always using a burner cap.  
SETTING  
LIGHT  
HIGH  
RECOMMENDED USE  
Light the burner.  
Start food cooking.  
Bring liquid to a boil.  
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BETWEEN  
HIGH and LOW  
Hold a rapid boil.  
Quickly brown or sear food.  
Fry or sauté foods.  
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Cook soups, sauces and gravies.  
Stew or steam foods.  
1. 1-1¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm)  
2. Burner ports  
LOW  
Keep food warm.  
Melt chocolate or butter.  
Simmer.  
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size  
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not  
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,  
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.  
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To Clean:  
To Clean:  
1. Remove the surface burner grates.  
2. Lift-up the cooktop. See the “Lift-up Cooktop” section.  
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean  
according to “General Cleaning” section.  
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.  
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do  
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden  
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a  
trained repair specialist.  
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do  
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden  
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a  
trained repair specialist.  
4. Close the cooktop.  
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins on  
5. Replace surface burner grates.  
the cap are properly aligned with the burner base.  
6. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, do not service  
the open burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.  
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Lift-up Cooktop  
(on some models)  
The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath.  
Be careful not to drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the  
finish and the cooktop frame. For more information, see the  
“General Cleaning” section.  
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1. Incorrect  
2. Correct  
To Lift:  
1. Lift up the cooktop by both front corners until the supports  
5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap  
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the  
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.  
lock into place.  
OPEN SURFACE BURNERS (on some models)  
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size  
and shape as shown below. A good flame is blue in color, not  
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,  
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.  
Ports  
1
"
2
To Replace:  
1. Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support  
rods back to unlock them.  
2. Slowly lower the cooktop into place.  
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Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material  
characteristics.  
Home Canning  
COOKWARE  
*Aluminum  
CHARACTERISTICS  
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface  
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.  
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.  
Heats quickly and evenly.  
Suitable for all types of cooking.  
Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking  
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in.  
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.  
Medium or heavy thickness is best for  
most cooking tasks.  
Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements  
or surface burners at the same time.  
Cast iron  
Heats slowly and evenly.  
Good for browning and frying.  
Maintains heat for slow cooking.  
Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop.  
On ceramic glass models, only use flat-bottomed canners.  
On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit  
is recommended. If not installed, the life of the coil element  
will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for ordering  
instructions.  
Ceramic or  
Ceramic glass  
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.  
Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop.  
Heats slowly, but unevenly.  
For more information, contact your local U.S. Government  
Agricultural Department Extension Office. Companies that  
manufacture home canning products can also offer  
assistance.  
Ideal results on low to medium heat  
settings.  
Cookware  
*Copper  
Heats very quickly and evenly.  
IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface  
Earthenware  
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.  
Use on low heat settings.  
cooking area, element or surface burner.  
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-  
fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy  
thickness.  
Porcelain  
enamel-on-  
steel or cast  
iron  
See stainless steel or cast iron.  
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is  
transferred, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has  
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,  
aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the  
properties of aluminum.  
Stainless steel  
Heats quickly, but unevenly.  
A core or base of aluminum or copper  
on stainless steel provides even  
heating.  
*Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in  
cookware. When used as a base it can leave permanent marks  
on the cooktop or grates.  
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Timer  
OVEN USE  
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and  
minutes and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start  
or stop the oven.  
Electronic Clock/Timer  
To Set:  
1. Press TIMER.  
(on some models)  
The colon will flash during Timer programming.  
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2. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads to set length of time.  
3. Press TIMER.  
The Timer will begin counting down 5 seconds after the time  
is set.  
To display the time of day while the Timer is counting down,  
press CLOCK. Time of day will be displayed 5 seconds  
before returning to the Timer countdown.  
When there is one minute of time remaining, a single tone will  
sound and the display will begin counting down in seconds.  
When the Timer reaches zero, the display will show “End”  
and four 1-second tones will sound.  
To Cancel: Press TIMER twice in the Timer mode.  
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Oven Temperature Control  
1. Clock  
2. Display  
3. Increase  
4. Decrease  
5. Timer  
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven  
temperature because opening the oven door and element or  
burner cycling may give incorrect readings.  
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook  
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature  
calibration can be adjusted. It can be changed in Fahrenheit only.  
Display  
When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the  
display will light up for 5 seconds. Then “PF” will appear on the  
display.  
A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed  
amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed  
amount. Use the following chart as a guide.  
Any other time “PF” appears, a power failure occurred. Reset the  
clock. See “Clock” section.  
ADJUSTMENT °F  
COOKS FOOD  
...a little more  
...moderately more  
...much more  
When the oven is not in use, the display will show the time of day.  
10°F  
20°F  
30°F  
-10°F  
-20°F  
-30°F  
Clock  
This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.  
To Set:  
...a little less  
Before setting, make sure the oven and Timer are off.  
1. Press CLOCK.  
...moderately less  
...much less  
The colon will flash during clock programming.  
2. Press the “up” () or “down” () arrow pads to set the time  
of day.  
To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration (on models with  
electronic clock/timer):  
1. Press and hold CLOCK until the oven display shows the  
current calibration, for example, “00”, if not yet adjusted or  
about 5 seconds.  
The time can be changed in either small or 10 minute  
increments by pressing a pad briefly or by pressing and  
holding a pad.  
3. Press CLOCK. The colon will stop flashing when the clock is  
active.  
2. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads to increase or to  
decrease the temperature in 5°F amounts. The adjustment  
can be set between 35°F and -35°F.  
3. Press CLOCK to enter the new temperature.  
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To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration (on models with  
manual oven control):  
1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is in the OFF  
position. Pull oven temperature control knob straight off and  
turn it over.  
Aluminum Foil  
IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil,  
liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the  
oven bottom finish.  
Do not block or cover the oven bottom vents.  
Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to  
move freely for best cooking results.  
To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is  
at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned  
up at the edges.  
Positioning Racks and Bakeware  
2. Loosen the locking screws inside the oven temperature  
IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven  
door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain  
finish.  
control knob.  
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RACKS  
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks  
with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. To move a  
rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift  
out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.  
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1. Locking Screws  
2. Notches  
3. Adjust temperature.  
To lower the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and  
turn skirt counterclockwise to move the tooth a notch to the  
left.  
To raise the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and turn  
the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the right.  
FOOD  
RACK POSITION  
Each notch equals about 5°F.  
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys,  
angel food cakes  
1 or 2  
Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast  
breads, casseroles, meats  
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2
1
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, non  
frozen pies  
2 or 3  
Extra large items  
Extra oven rack  
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BAKEWARE  
1. Notches  
2. Tooth  
3. Skirt  
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in.  
(5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the  
following chart as a guide.  
4. Tighten the locking screws and replace knob.  
NUMBEROF POSITION ON RACK  
PAN(S)  
1
Center of rack.  
2
Side by side or slightly staggered.  
3 or 4  
Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure  
that no bakeware piece is directly over  
another.  
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Bakeware  
Baking and Roasting  
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow  
Do not place food or cookware directly on the oven door or the  
oven bottom.  
manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size  
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.  
Before baking and roasting, position the racks according to the  
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is  
not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food  
in, unless recommended in the recipe.  
BAKEWARE/  
RESULTS  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
To Bake or Roast:  
Light colored  
aluminum  
Use temperature and time  
recommended in recipe.  
1. Push in and turn the oven control knob to the desired  
temperature setting.  
Light golden  
crusts  
2. Place food in oven.  
The oven burner will cycle on and off to keep the oven  
temperature at the setting.  
Even browning  
Dark aluminum  
and other  
May need to reduce baking  
temperatures 25°F (15°C).  
3. Push in and turn oven control knob to OFF when finished.  
bakeware with  
dark, dull and/or  
non-stick finish  
Use suggested baking time.  
Broiling  
For pies, breads and casseroles, use  
temperature recommended in  
recipe.  
Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the  
temperature when broiling allows more precise control. The lower  
the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and  
unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook  
better at lower broiling temperatures.  
Brown, crisp  
crusts  
Place rack in center of oven.  
Insulated cookie  
sheets or baking  
pans  
Place in the bottom third of oven.  
May need to increase baking time.  
Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range. It is  
designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke.  
For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The  
bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier  
cleaning.  
Little or no  
bottom  
browning  
Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on  
the edges to prevent curling.  
Stainless steel  
May need to increase baking time.  
Light, golden  
crusts  
Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing  
food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very  
thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.  
Uneven  
browning  
After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing  
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated  
oven, making cleaning more difficult.  
Stoneware  
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.  
Crisp crusts  
Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling Chart. It is not  
necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless  
recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler  
pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to  
the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature.  
Ovenproof  
glassware,  
ceramic glass or  
ceramic  
May need to reduce baking  
temperatures 25°F (15°C).  
Brown, crisp  
crusts  
Oven Vent  
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To Broil:  
1. Push in and turn oven control knob to BROIL.  
2. After broiling, turn the oven control knob to OFF.  
1. Oven Vent  
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and  
should not be blocked or covered. Doing so will cause poor air  
circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set  
plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the  
oven vent.  
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Broiling Chart  
For best results, place food 3 in. (7 cm) or more from the broil  
element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted  
for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are  
numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the  
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.  
RANGE CARE  
Removing the Oven Bottom  
COOK  
The oven bottom can be removed for standard cleaning of the  
oven.  
RACK  
POSITION  
TIME  
FOOD  
minutes  
Before cleaning, make sure the oven is completely cool.  
Side 1  
Side 2  
To Remove:  
1. Remove the oven racks.  
Steak  
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick  
medium rare  
medium  
2. Remove the two hold-down screws located at the rear of the  
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14-15  
15-16  
18-19  
7-8  
oven.  
8-9  
well done  
9-10  
*Ground meat patties  
³|₄ in. (2 cm) thick  
well done  
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4
13-14  
20-22  
7-8  
Pork chops  
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick  
10-11  
Ham slice, precooked  
¹|₂ in. (1.25 cm) thick  
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4
8-10  
5-7  
4-5  
3-4  
Frankfurters  
Lamb chops  
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick  
4
14-17  
8-9  
1. Hold-down Screws  
Chicken  
bone-in pieces  
boneless breasts  
3. Place fingers in the slots in the bottom panel.  
4. Lift the rear of the panel up and back.  
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4
17-20  
11-16  
17-20  
11-16  
The lip at the front of the panel should clear the front frame of  
the oven cavity.  
Fish  
Fillets ¹|₄- ¹|₂ in.  
(.6-1.25 cm) thick  
Steaks ³|₄- 1 in.  
(2-2.5 cm) thick  
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4
8-10  
4-5  
8-9  
16-18  
* Place up to 9 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.  
1. Lip  
5. Lift the bottom up and out.  
To Replace:  
Reverse the steps above.  
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COOKTOP CONTROLS  
General Cleaning  
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and  
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions  
on cleaning products.  
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.  
Do not soak knobs.  
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.  
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.  
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless  
otherwise noted.  
Soap and water or dishwasher:  
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES  
(on some models)  
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.  
CONTROL PANEL  
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should  
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills  
may affect the finish.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths  
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.  
Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or non-abrasive scrubbing  
pad:  
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:  
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on  
panel.  
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate  
because scrubbing may remove numbers.  
OVEN CAVITY  
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)  
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high  
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,  
pitting or faint white spots can result.  
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop  
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some  
paper towels. Damage may occur.  
On some models, the oven door can be removed. See “Oven  
Door” first.  
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.  
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):  
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.  
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:  
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.  
Vinegar for hard water spots  
Steel wool pad  
Oven cleaner:  
Follow product label instructions. Do not let cleaner contact  
gasket, thermostat or exterior surfaces. Line the floor with  
newspaper.  
OVEN RACKS  
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR  
Steel wool pad  
Glass cleaner and paper towels or non-abrasive plastic  
scrubbing pad:  
BROILER PAN AND GRID  
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on  
panel.  
Mildly abrasive cleanser:  
Scrub with wet scouring pad.  
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS  
Solution of ¹|₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gallon (3.75 L)  
water:  
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should  
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.  
These spills may affect the finish.  
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel wool  
pad.  
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each  
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.  
Oven cleaner:  
Follow product label instructions.  
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.  
Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive  
cleanser:  
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome  
Dishwasher  
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.  
Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):  
STORAGE DRAWER  
Use the most aggressive cycle.  
Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.  
For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section.  
SURFACE BURNERS  
Mild detergent  
Sealed Burner models  
See “Surface Burners” section.  
Open Burner models  
See “Surface Burners” section.  
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3. Tilt top of door toward range. Slide hinge hangers down onto  
front frame support pins. Make sure the hinge hangers are  
fully seated and engaged on the support pins.  
Oven Door  
For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven  
door. However, if necessary, follow these instructions. The oven  
door is heavy.  
Before Removing:  
1. Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom  
corner of the door stop clip.  
4. Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of  
the frame hinge slot, then push in the bottom of the clip until  
flanges are flush with the front frame.  
2. Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge  
slot. Take care not to scratch finish.  
3. Repeat procedure for other door stop clip.  
To Remove:  
1. Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins, included with  
your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins  
while the door is removed from the range.  
5. Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins.  
Save door removal pins for future use.  
6. Close the door.  
Storage Drawer  
The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure  
drawer is cool and empty.  
To Remove:  
2. Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal  
1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop.  
pins.  
2. Lift up the back of the drawer and pull out.  
3. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of  
the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.  
To Replace:  
4. Pull door straight up, then toward you. Hinge hangers will  
slide out of front frame hinge slot. Do not remove door  
removal pins until the door is replaced on the range.  
1. Fit the ends of the drawer rails into the guides in the cavity.  
2. Slide the drawer closed.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the  
cost of an unnecessary service call.  
Nothing will operate  
Is the power supply cord unplugged?  
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit  
breaker been tripped?  
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.  
To Replace:  
Surface burners will not operate  
1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of  
the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.  
Is this the first time the surface burners have been used?  
Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air  
from the gas lines.  
2. Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is  
horizontal. Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge  
slots.  
Is the control knob set correctly?  
Push in knob before turning to a setting.  
Are the burner ports clogged?  
On sealed burner models, see “Surface Burners” section.  
On open burner models, see “Surface Burners” section.  
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Is the proper temperature set?  
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.  
Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy  
Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?  
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.  
Was the oven preheated?  
See “Baking and Roasting” section.  
Is the proper bakeware being used?  
See “Bakeware” section.  
Are the racks positioned properly?  
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.  
Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?  
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.  
Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?  
Check to make sure batter is level in the pan.  
Is the proper length of time being used?  
Adjust cooking time.  
Has the oven door been opened while cooking?  
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer  
cooking times.  
Are the burner ports clogged?  
On sealed burner models, see “Surface Burners” section.  
On open burner models, see “Surface Burners” section.  
On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned  
properly?  
See “Surface Burners” section.  
Is the burner damaged?  
On models with caps, look for a warped cap. If cap will not  
spin freely on a flat surface, painted side down, the cap is  
warped. Switch cap with a different surface burner to check  
for further warping. Contact a service technician or see  
“Assistance or Service” section.  
Is propane gas being used?  
The appliance may have been converted improperly.  
Contact a service technician or see “Assistance or Service”  
section.  
Are baked items too brown on the bottom?  
Surface burner makes popping noises  
Move rack to higher position in the oven.  
Are pie crust edges browning early?  
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust.  
Is the burner wet?  
Let it dry.  
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop  
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE  
Is the cookware the proper size?  
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking  
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend  
more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.  
Before calling for assistance or service, please check  
Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If  
you still need help, follow the instructions below.  
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete  
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will  
help us to better respond to your request.  
Cooktop cooking results not what expected  
Is the proper cookware being used?  
See “Cookware” section.  
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?  
See “Cooktop Controls” section.  
Is the appliance level?  
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.  
If you need replacement parts  
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you  
only use FSP® replacement parts. FSP® replacement parts will fit  
right and work right because they are made with the same  
precision used to build every new ROPER® appliance.  
To locate FSP® replacement parts in your area, call our Customer  
Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest ROPER  
designated service center.  
Oven will not operate  
Call the Customer Interaction Center toll free at:  
1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737).  
Our consultants provide assistance with:  
Is this the first time the oven has been used?  
Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air  
from the gas lines.  
Is the Oven Temperature control set correctly?  
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.  
Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.  
Installation information.  
Use and maintenance procedures.  
Accessory and repair parts sales.  
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing  
impaired, limited vision, etc.).  
Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy  
Is propane gas being used?  
The appliance may have been converted improperly. Contact  
a service technician or see “Assistance or Service” section.  
Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and  
service companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians  
are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-  
warranty service, anywhere in the United States.  
Cooling fan runs during baking, broiling or cleaning  
It is normal for the fan to automatically run while the oven is in  
use to cool the electronic control.  
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your  
area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow  
Pages.  
Oven temperature too high or too low  
For further assistance  
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool  
Corporation with any questions or concerns at:  
Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?  
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.  
Roper Brand Home Appliances  
Customer Interaction Center  
553 Benson Road  
Oven cooking results not what expected  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
Is the appliance level?  
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.  
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.  
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ROPER RANGE WARRANTY  
ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY  
For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or  
furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in  
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.  
Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for:  
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance, to instruct you how to use your appliance, to replace house fuses or  
correct house wiring or plumbing, or to replace light bulbs.  
2. Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal, single-family household use.  
3. Pickup and delivery. Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.  
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God or use of products not  
approved by Whirlpool Corporation.  
5. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.  
6. Replacement parts or repair labor cost for units operated outside the United States.  
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 exclusion or limitation may not  
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Roper dealer to determine if another  
warranty applies.  
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found  
by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling the Customer Interaction Center toll free at 1-800-44-ROPER  
(1-800-447-6737) from anywhere in the U.S.A. Outside the U.S., contact your authorized Roper dealer.  
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Dealer name____________________________________________________  
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future  
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or  
Address________________________________________________________  
installation date for in-warranty service.  
Phone number__________________________________________________  
Write down the following information about your appliance to  
better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.  
You will need to know your complete model number and serial  
number. You can find this information on the model and serial  
number label/plate, located on your appliance as shown in the  
“Parts and Features” section.  
Model number __________________________________________________  
Serial number __________________________________________________  
Purchase date __________________________________________________  
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