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Whirlpool FGS337G, Troubleshooting Manual

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MODEL  FGS337G

8053431

A Note to You............2

Range Safety ............3

Parts and Features....5

Using Your
Range ........................6

Caring for Your
Range ......................21

Troubleshooting ......26

Requesting
Assistance or
Service ....................29

Index .......................31

Warranty..................32

TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE
LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOK WITH THE UNIT.

TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE
READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Self-Cleaning 

Gas Range

Summary of Contents for FGS337G

Page 1: ...Using Your Range 6 Caring for Your Range 21 Troubleshooting 26 Requesting Assistance or Service 29 Index 31 Warranty 32 TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Self Cleaning GasRange ...

Page 2: ...___ Serial Number __________________________________ Purchase Date __________________________________ Dealer Name ____________________________________ Dealer Address __________________________________ Dealer Phone____________________________________ 2 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...

Page 3: ...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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean wDANGER wWARNING All safety messages will identif...

Page 4: ...70 Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance Nev...

Page 5: ...TS AND FEATURES Oven vent p 15 Surface burners and grates pp 6 22 24 Anti tip bracket p 3 16 Door stop clip pp 24 25 Model and serial number plate behind left side of broiler door Storage drawer p 17 Left front control knob Right front control knob Right rear control knob Left rear control knob CONTROL PANEL Surface burner marker shows which burner you are setting ...

Page 6: ...IGHT Place a filled pan on the burner grate before turning on the surface burner Do not operate a burner for extended periods of time without having cookware on the grate Push in the control knob and turn it counter clockwise to the LIGHT position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Make sure the burner has lit To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the ...

Page 7: ...okware The pan material metal or glass affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats When using glass or ceramic cookware check to make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners To avoid tipping make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates CHARACTERISTICS OF COOKWARE MATERIALS The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how ...

Page 8: ...on when roasting food too large to be placed on the first rack position For proper roasting follow these guidelines To avoid spillage remove food before pulling out the rack Tilt the rack up at the front before pulling it over the door Use an adequate amount of liquid in the pan meat juices or water so your food does not get overdone USING THE OVEN Extra oven rack position Where to place pans WHEN...

Page 9: ...Place in the bottom third of oven May need to increase baking time Stainless steel May need to increase baking time Crisp crusts Stoneware Follow manufacturer s instructions Light golden crusts Uneven browning BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES NOTE Do not line the oven bottom with foil or other liners It could affect the oven surface as well as the quality of your baking Do not cover the entire rack with a...

Page 10: ...splay will show the hour and minutes When you are using the timer the display will show seconds for time less than 1 minute minutes for time less than 1 hour and hours and minutes for time over 1 hour The timer indicator light will be lit when in the timer mode SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Press CLOCK The colon flashes during clock programming 2 Set the time Press the up or down pad s until the correct tim...

Page 11: ...e displayed for 5 seconds before returning to the timer countdown 1 Press TIMER The colon flashes during timer programming 2 Set the interval to be timed Press the up or down pad s until the correct time shows on the display The timer will begin counting down 5 seconds after the time is set PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE 3 When there is 1 minute of time remaining the display will begin counting down ...

Page 12: ...5 seconds PUSH AND TURN 400 350 300 2 5 0 2 0 0 W A R M B R O I L C L E A N 5 0 0 4 5 0 O F F YOU SEE OVEN ON and HEATING lights go out 4 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 0 2 5 0 2 0 0 W ARM B R O I L C L E A N 5 0 0 4 5 0 OFF Roastingmeatsandpoultry For even cooking place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan This keeps the meat out of the drip pings and allows the heat to circulate better Use a meat thermometer for ...

Page 13: ... the temperature or t to lower the temperature in 10 F amounts You can set the temperature change to as low as 30 F or as high as 30 F A minus sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting The minus sign shows the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting 3 Press CLOCK to enter the offset...

Page 14: ...iler pan and grid provided They are designed to drain extra juices from the cooking surface This drainage helps prevent spatter and smoke To make sure the juices drain well do not cover the grid with foil Trim excess fat to reduce spattering Slit the fat on the edges to prevent curling Use tongs to turn meat to avoid losing juices Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food...

Page 15: ...8 9 6 7 9 10 3 4 2 3 15 17 11 13 3 4 SIDE 1 10 12 12 14 16 17 11 13 19 21 6 8 5 6 15 17 11 13 7 8 PAN POSITION 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 APPROXIMATE TIME MINUTES Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent that is near the middle of the backguard The vent lets air circulate properly Be careful not to block the vent or yo...

Page 16: ... death or serious burns to children and adults 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 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 br...

Page 17: ...om sliding all the way out Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it out to the second stop 2 Lift the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all the way out Replacingthestoragedrawer 1 Position the drawer so that the lower drawer guides rest just inside the front frame lip 2 Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear the upper drawer gu...

Page 18: ...he racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides The guides are counted from bottom to top Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self Clean...

Page 19: ...ven goes below the locked temperature 4 Turn the oven control knob to OFF 5 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If needed touch up spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge 4 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 0 2 5 0 2 0 0 W A R M BROI L CLEAN 5 0 0 4 5 0 O F F 4 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 0 2 5 0 2 0 0 W ARM B R O I L C L E A N 5 0 0 4 5 0 OFF SETTING THE CONTROLS YOU SEE O...

Page 20: ...LEANING light stays on COOL appears in display until oven goes below locking temperature HOW THE CYCLE WORKS The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away Your oven is automatically preset for a 31 2 hour Self Cleaning cycle ...

Page 21: ...ers like chlorine bleach ammonia or oven cleaners Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Spray glass cleaner Apply spray cleaner to paper towel do not spray directly on panel Gently clean around the model and serial plate too much scrubbing could remove the numbers Non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Surface burner grates and caps Light to moderate soil Soap and water Non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad...

Page 22: ...section See the Using the self cleaning cycle section Broiler pan and grid Soap and water Steel wool pad Dishwasher Wash rinse and dry Oven racks Soap and water Steel wool pad Wash rinse and dry Self cleaning cycle Place on 2nd and 4th rack guides Racks will discolor and become harder to slide After cleaning apply vegetable oil to rack guides for easier sliding Solution of 1 2 cup ammonia to 1 gal...

Page 23: ...l and protect it from boilovers or spillovers Always keep the burner cap in place whenever a surface burner is in use Let the cooktop cool before cleaning Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Be careful not to allow moisture to collect in the control areas Moisture can cause the ignitor switches to fail Gas tube opening Burner ...

Page 24: ... 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 3 If the gas tube opening has become soiled or clogged use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area 4 If the ports are clogged clean them with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort the port Do n...

Page 25: ...door toward range Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins NOTE Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins 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 5 Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins Save door remova...

Page 26: ...ions The ignitor is broken Contact an authorized service technician to replace it You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions PROBLEM Nothing works PROBLEM The oven does not work The burner fails to light The burner flames lift away from the p...

Page 27: ...circuit breaker The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See page 24 The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See page 24 The burner caps may not be positioned properly See page 24 The burner needs cleaning See page 23 and 24 The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Ins...

Page 28: ...Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest time suggested in recipe Oven peeking can make cooking times longer Level the range Bake in center of oven with 2 inches of space around each pan Check to make sure batter is level in pan Shield edge with foil Baked items too brown on bottom Unevenly baked items Crust edg...

Page 29: ...we recom mend that you only use FSP factory authorized parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new ROPER appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center FORFURTHERASSISTANCE If you need further assistan...

Page 30: ...30 NOTES ...

Page 31: ...s 6 Control knobs 6 Surface burner markers 5 COOKWARE Canning 7 Materials 7 Tips 7 ELECTRONIC TIME OF DAY CLOCK TIMER Clock 10 Display clock 10 Timer 11 FEATURES 5 TOPIC PAGE INDEX MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 2 OVEN Door 24 25 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 13 Setting 12 14 OVEN VENT 15 PANS 7 8 PARTS 5 RACKS 8 ROASTING Pans 7 8 Racks 8 Setting cycle 12 Tips 12 SAFETY 3 4 SELF CLEANING CYCLE Before you st...

Page 32: ...T BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY 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 United States a different warranty may apply For details pl...

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