Page 1: ...g Cycle 20 Caring for Your Range 23 If You Need Assistance or Service 28 w4 Warranty _ 32 I 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING GAS RANGES TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODEL FGS385B TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PART NO 316000755 4372449 ...
Page 2: ...s fire electrical shock burns and personal injury I ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT For more information see the The anti tip brackets on page 19 INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Our toll free number 1 800 44 ROPER l 800 447 6737 is available 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need ser...
Page 3: ...e installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene form aldehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily from incomplete combus tion Significant exposure to these substances could caus...
Page 4: ...acturer s instruc tions especially when using glass or plastic utensils l Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard l Do not use the oven for storage l Do not use aluminum foil to line area around surface burners oven bottom or any other part of the range Use aluminum foil only as recommended in this manual l Never use a match or o...
Page 5: ...pen window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning l Do not use oven cleaners No commer cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven l Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in t...
Page 6: ... lever Model and Anti tip brackets Removable Surface burner control panel Broil burner not shown Oven burner not shown Control panels Surface burner markers Right rear Right front control knob control knob Left front Left rear control knob control knob Clean indicator Oven MEALTIMER light selector Oven temperature clock Minute Timer control knob Lock indicator Oven indicator light light 6 ...
Page 7: ...erclockwise Push in control knob and turn counter clockwise to the LITE position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired cook setting The control knob has six cook settings However you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF NOTE All the electric ignitors will ...
Page 8: ...e burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting Fire Hazard Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Failure to follow these precautions could result in fire or burns NOTE Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil could overheat and dama...
Page 9: ...ition 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 Personal Injury Hazard Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level Frozen...
Page 10: ...irculate 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 3 cm l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide...
Page 11: ... push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn t...
Page 12: ...To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and oans on oaae 9 4 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 5 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the tem perature ...
Page 13: ...r the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 20 F 11 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 20 F 11 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Locking screws To raise Notches Tooth Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the ov...
Page 14: ...g rack position determines how the burner cooks your food The lower the position the more broiler grid area cov ered See Broiling rack position chart on page 15 for more information l To sear meat place broiler pan at one of the higher rack positions so that meat is very near the flame l Small steaks may be broiled in the higher rack positions l To cook large steaks and other thick cuts of meat we...
Page 15: ...y when recommended and for the shortest time possible l Start food on higher heat settings then set surface burner control on low to finish cooking l Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible l Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate l Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on ...
Page 16: ...tting the clock on page 11 To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven NOTE There must be at least a half hour difference between the start and stop times 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 5 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop autom...
Page 17: ...g is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Tempera ture Control clockwise to OFF Food Spoilage Hazard Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle Failure to follow the above could result in sickness NOTE Do not use foods that ...
Page 18: ...vent 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 Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer before removing Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replac...
Page 19: ...ervice check that anti tip brackets are engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal 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 one for each rear leveling leg range should not tilt forward...
Page 20: ...d burns it away We recommend a 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle However you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 21 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool e...
Page 21: ... Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Failure to follow the above could result in burns or hazardous fumes J to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until it moves freely l Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results l Do not leave plastic utensil...
Page 22: ...el wool pad To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF When the Lock Indicator Light 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 l If the Self ...
Page 23: ... cleaners bleach or rust removers Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning When using cleaners or aerosols on exterior surfaces always follow package directions Excess residue from clean ers or aerosols could ignite Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in explosion fire electrical shock or burns Surfa...
Page 24: ...unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Replace surface burner grates Surface burners 1 2 Lift up the cooktop following the instruc tions above 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 moun...
Page 25: ...l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs l Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Control panels Sponge and warm l Wash wipe with clean water and dry soapy water thoroughly OR l Do not use steel wool or abrasive Paper towel and cleansers They may damage the finish spray glass cleaner l Do not spray cle...
Page 26: ...e 24 l Wipe off spills immediately after 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 Wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly 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 su...
Page 27: ...e above could result In electrical shock burns or injury from 1 broken glass To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by pushing the wire holder to the side and pulling out bulb cover 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover and sn...
Page 28: ...oltage Instructions Range is not properly con Contact an authorized Roper service netted to gas supply technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions The oven will not operate A household fuse has blown Replace household fuse or reset or a circuit breaker has circuit breaker tripped Controls are not set correctly Reset controls if needed The Oven Selector is not Turn the...
Page 29: ...nob is not all the Nay out The Stop Time Knob is not set shead to the time you want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop SOLUTION Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners See page 8 Clean with a straight pin See pages 24 and 26 Clean with a straight ...
Page 30: ...rove the taste or appearance of the food The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size There is not proper air circula Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all tion around pan when baking sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 3 cm Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used Adju...
Page 31: ... 2 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your ROPER appli ance 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 are...
Page 32: ...odifications made to the appliance 3195 This ROPER appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it 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 ...
