Page 1: ...eed Assistance Or Service 25 Warranty 28 I sOO 253 1301 In the U S A cell us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS MODELS SF3000SY EY INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT SF304BSA TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SF302BSA BEA 8SF302PSY ...
Page 2: ...ons which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For more information see the The anti tip brackets on page 16 Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 l 301 is toll free 24 hours a day for U S A only If you ever have a quest...
Page 3: ... building l Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions l 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 General Install or locate the range only in accor dance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be inst...
Page 4: ... such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door could also become hot enough to cause burns 6 l Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be burned l Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch a...
Page 5: ...nd cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately l Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet OI flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan an be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipur pose dry them cal or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning l Do not clean door heat seal It is essen tial for...
Page 6: ...features Oven vent t I Surface burners and grates Model and serial number plate under cooktop Anti tip brackets Broiler drawer Control panel Backguard varies with model Control panel _ Oven burner not shown Surface burner Right rear markers control knob Right front control knob I I Left rear I Left front control knob control knob Oven temperature control 6 ...
Page 7: ...o turn a burner on again just push in and turn the control knob counterclockwise to LITE and the burner will light Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE Push in and turn Push in the control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LITE position On electric ignitor models the clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has ...
Page 8: ...fore relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product ourner ana slowly turn tne control knob on manually lighted Hold a lit ma...
Page 9: ...tion needed to keep water boiling l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack roasts turkeys guide from bottom Angel and bundt cakes 2nd rack guide most quick breads from bo...
Page 10: ...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 results allow 1l 2 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the followin...
Page 11: ...ipe behind the control panel 5 Lower the cooktop and replace the grates before using the surface burners To light oven burner pilot 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control is turned off 2 Remove the oven bottom see Remov ing the oven bottom on page 21 Then unscrew the burner baffle located on the burner see Installation Instructions for more information about the baffle 3 Hold a lit match over th...
Page 12: ...on page 9 2 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTES l Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles l Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking roasting the oven b...
Page 13: ...following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 20 F 11 C To lower 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle fi...
Page 14: ...e picture Drain slot Rib Front 3 Before the broiler is turned on place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels 4 Close broiler drawer 5 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 5 When broiling is done turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF NOTE Do not preheat the bro...
Page 15: ...ng times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time l Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in oven l Preheat the oven no longer than necessary l Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also l Do not p...
Page 16: ...lied with range l If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip devices are engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip brackets are engaged l Grasp rear of range and carefully try to tilt forward If anti tip brackets are attached to floor with screws and rear leveling legs are positioned under brackets o...
Page 17: ...ls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers l Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air l Keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids I Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all...
Page 18: ... the cooktop acciden tally falling Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 3 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas NOTE When cleaning under the cooktop on standing pilot models be careful not to extinguish pilots 4 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rod...
Page 19: ... To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad 4 If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports 5 Before putting the burners back dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes 6 Replace burners making sure they are proper...
Page 20: ... oven door 3 Close the door about of the way 4 Lift the door up and off the hinges To replace 1 Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers 2 Hold the door at the sides near the top Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door Insert arms evenly as far as they will go 3 I...
Page 21: ...o tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 3 Place fingers in slots in bottom panel and lift rear of panel up and back until lip at the front of panel is clear of front frame of oven cavity 4 Lift bottom up and out To replace 1 Place oven bottom panel in oven with the back raised about 6 inches or until you can insert the hold down lip at front of panel under the front frame of oven cavity 2 Push...
Page 22: ...ers They may damage the finish glass cleaner l Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel Exterior Sponge and warm l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly surfaces other soapy water l Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on than control heavily soiled areas panel l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as v...
Page 23: ...fter burner has cooled For cooked on food l Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver l Wash with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution l Rinse and dry well l If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick l Do not clean surface burner in dish washer l Clean after each use l Wash ...
Page 24: ... See pages 20 and 21 l Wash rinse and dry well l Remove door for easier access l Rinse well with water l Remove door and oven bottom for easier access l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner l Rinse well with clear water l Use in well ventilated room l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heat seal thermostat or exterio...
Page 25: ... Range is not properly con Contact an authorized Whirlpool service netted to gas supply technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset circuit a circuit breaker has tripped breaker Controls are not set correctly Reset controls if needed The flow of combustion and or Remove blockage to airflow to and ventilatio...
Page 26: ...when baking Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler drawer SOLUTION Clean with a straight pin see pages 19 and 23 If this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for service Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check air gas mixture Let dry Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Level...
Page 27: ...S SERVICE A REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Aulhorued Whirlpool Service Example XV Service Co Example XYZ Service Co Outside the U S A Contact the distributor from whom you purchased your range or an authorized Whirlpool service company 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality...
Page 28: ...RPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion 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 United States a different warranty may apply For details ple...
