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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.

Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem 
continues, call an electrician.

Surface burners will not operate

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.

Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.

Are the burner ports clogged?
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy

Are the burner ports clogged? 
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

On models with caps, are the burner caps positioned 
properly?
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

Is propane gas being used?
The appliance may have been converted improperly.    
Contact a service technician or see “Assistance or Service” 
section.

Surface burner makes popping noises

Is the burner wet?
Let it dry.

Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop

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 ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.

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.

Oven will not operate

Is this the first time the oven has been used?
Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air 
from the gas lines.

Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

On some models, is the Control Lock set?
See “Control Lock” section.

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.

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.

Oven temperature too high or too low

Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.

Summary of Contents for Roper FGS325RQ0

Page 1: ...formance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www roperappliances com Table of Contents 2 9761808 To the installer Please leave this instruction book with the unit To the consumer Please read and keep this book for future reference ...

Page 2: ... Enter 8 Off Cancel 8 Clock 8 Tones 8 Fahrenheit and Celsius 8 Timer 9 Control Lock 9 Oven Temperature Control 9 OVEN USE 10 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 10 Aluminum Foil 10 Bakeware 10 Meat Thermometer 11 Oven Vent 11 Baking and Roasting 11 Broiling 11 Timed Cooking 12 RANGE CARE 13 Self Cleaning Cycle 13 General Cleaning 13 Oven Light 15 Oven Door 15 Storage Drawer 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 ASSIST...

Page 3: ...l 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 suppli...

Page 4: ...UNDER ANTI TIP BRACKET 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 NFPA70 Be sure the...

Page 5: ...trol C Left front control D Right front control E Right rear control F Lo Sim on some models A B C D E F M A C D B E F G H N O L I J K A Oven vent B Left rear surface burner C Left front surface burner D Surface burner grate E Anti tip bracket F Door stop clip G Model and serial number plate behind left side of storage drawer H Storage drawer I Electronic oven control J Right rear surface burner K...

Page 6: ...ner 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 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 age...

Page 7: ...fer assistance Cookware IMPORTANT Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area element or surface burner Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware However when used as a base they can leave per...

Page 8: ...lash as a reminder If START ENTER is not pressed within 1 minute after pressing a function pad the oven display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled Off Cancel The Off Cancel pad stops any function except the Clock Timer and Control Lock The cooling fan may continue to operate after an oven function has been canceled depending on oven temperature Clock T...

Page 9: ...LOC and LOCK D on some models will appear on the display LOC will also appear whenever any command pad is pressed while the control is locked Repeat to unlock LOC and LOCK D on some models will disappear from the display OvenTemperatureControl 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 o...

Page 10: ...e foil is at least 1 2 5 cm larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges Bakeware The bakeware material affects cooking results Follow manufacturer s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe Use the following chart as a guide FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large roasts turkeys angel food cakes 1 or 2 Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles mea...

Page 11: ...ng cycle is complete and the oven is ready to use when a 1 second tone sounds the cycle countdown ends and the set temperature is displayed Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as room temperature and peak energy usage times It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ Waiting an additional 10 minutes after the preheat condi...

Page 12: ...al Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed 3 Press COOK TIME The cook time oven indicator light will light up 4 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook 5 Press START TIME The start time delay oven indicator light will light up 6 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pads to enter the time of day to start 7 P...

Page 13: ...t the time can be changed Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil Once the oven has completely cooled remove ash with a damp cloth Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down Applying a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has cooled completely ...

Page 14: ...Self Cleaning cycle Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser Clean as soon as cooktop grates and caps are cool Dishwasher grates only not caps Use the most aggressive cycle Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 See Assistance or Service section to order SURFACE BURNERS See Sealed Surface Burners section OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasi...

Page 15: ... 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 2 Slowly close the door until it rests against the door removal pins 3 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 4 Pull door straight up then toward you Hinge hang...

Page 16: ...rner wet Let it dry Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop 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 3 cm outside the cooking area 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 ...

Page 17: ...pliance level Level the appliance See the Installation Instructions Is the proper temperature set Double check the recipe in a reliable cookbook 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 B...

Page 18: ...aintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc 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 To locate the Whirlpool designated ...

Page 19: ...19 Notes ...

Page 20: ...ON 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 authorize...

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