Whirlpool SF304PEE W Use & Care Manual Download Page 1

A Note to You .............

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Range Safety .........

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Parts and Features ....

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Using Your Range ......

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

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Troubleshooting .......

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

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Index ........................

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Warranty ..................

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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.

4.65 Cubic Foot Oven

MODELS  SF3020EE  SF304PEE  SF305PEE

PART NO. 3196286 Rev. B

Summary of Contents for SF304PEE W

Page 1: ...ice 28 Index 31 Warranty 32 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments TM Standard Cleaning GasRanges TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 4 65 Cubic Foot Oven MODELS SF3020EE SF304PEE SF305PEE PART NO 3196286 Rev B ...

Page 2: ...this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Look for these tips Look for these Time Smart Tips located throughout your Use and Care Guide They will help you save time and make the most of your new appliance Model Number __________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________ Purchase Date __________________________________ Dealer Name ___...

Page 3: ... word DANGER or WARNING These words mean wDANGER wWARNING All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed wWARNING 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 installa...

Page 4: ... Maintenance Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Storage in or on the Range Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in ...

Page 5: ...h to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRU...

Page 6: ...quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in Model SF304PEE shown NOTES Only Models SF304PEE and SF305PEE have a window Model SF305PEE has sealed burners not shown Oven vent p 15 Surface burners and grates pp 7 17 22 Anti tip bracket p 16 Model and serial number plate behind left side of broiler door Broiler door pp 13 14 Left front control knob Right front control knob Ri...

Page 7: ...ion 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 cook setting you want The control knob has two cook settings However you can set the control knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW NOTE All four electric ignitors will click at the same time However the burner with the control knob turned to LIGHT...

Page 8: ...Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LIGHT position After the burner lights turn the control knob to the setting you want Home canning information The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range For best results use a canner which can be centered over...

Page 9: ...th food tilting the rack could cause the food to spill To avoid spilling do not try to pull out the rack when removing large amounts of food USING YOUR RANGE Using insulated bakeware ovenproof glassware and dark metal pans When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans place them in the bottom third of the oven You may need to in crease the recommended baking times so test for doneness be...

Page 10: ... is not directly over the other For best results allow 11 2 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls For best baking results bake 1 sheet of cookies at a time Where to place pans WHEN YOU HAVE 1 pan 2 pans 3 or 4 pans PLACE In center of the oven rack Side by side or slightly staggered In opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another ...

Page 11: ...d save money Oven peeking can make cooking times longer and affect food quality Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking time Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven by cooking more than one food at a time or baking while the oven is still hot after cooking a meal It is not necessary to preheat the oven when broiling or roasting unless your recipe recommends doing so Roasting meats ...

Page 12: ... control knob E G H O T T E R COOLER E G 1 NOTCH 5 F USING YOUR RANGE ADJUSTINGTHEOVENTEMPERATURECONTROL Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven If you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the temperature calibration by following the steps below NOTE DO NOT measure the oven temperature...

Page 13: ...oiler door Then pull out the broiler pan and grid 4 Close the broiler door 5 Push in and turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 6 After broiling turn the oven temperature control knob clockwise to OFF 2 Place the broiler pan and grid so grease can drain down into the lower part of the broiler pan 3 Before the broiler i...

Page 14: ...g broiling 1 Open the broiler door and roll out the broiler pan and grid 3 Before the broiler is turned on place your food on the broiler pan Then place the pan on the broiler bottom Ledge 0 or one of the two ledges and roll the broiler pan and grid into the broiler Ledge 2 Ledge 0 Ledge 1 2 Place the broiler pan and grid so grease can drain down into the lower part of the broiler pan 4 Close the ...

Page 15: ... boneless breasts Fish 1 2 3 4 thick fillets SIDE 2 5 6 6 7 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 s near the middle of the backguard The vent lets ai...

Page 16: ...ver the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly wWARNING 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 dea...

Page 17: ... water and dry it well Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish OR Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the panel Apply the cleaner to the paper towel Remove the grates Wash the surface with a sponge and warm soapy water or paper towel and spray glass cleaner Wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Use a nonabr...

Page 18: ... surface burner in a dishwasher See the Sealed surface burners and cooktop section for cleaning instructions Wash the pan and grid with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher 1 Make sure the broiler is cool before cleaning 2 After each use wipe the interior with a warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Wash wi...

Page 19: ...m with a plastic scrubbing pad See the Cleaning chart section for more information 1 2 5 Check the burner flames once in a while for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift away from ports are yellow or are noisy turn off the burner Allow the burner to cool and follow Step 6 If you still have a problem contact an authorized service technician to check the air ga...

Page 20: ...05PEE The sealed burner cooktop is specially designed to make cleaning easier Cleaning the cooktop Wipe the cooktop with a damp sponge and dry NOTE Do not remove the cooktop Doing so could result in product damage Cleaning the contoured well areas The contoured well is an area around each burner that is lower than the rest of the cooktop If spills occur in the contoured well section 1 Blot up the ...

Page 21: ...r 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 burner control knob areas Moisture can cause the ignitor switches to fail Gas tube opening Burner base SEALEDSURFACEBUR...

Page 22: ...anser 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 not use a wooden toothpick If the burner needs to be adjusted call a qualified technician for service REMOVINGTHEOVENDOOR For...

Page 23: ...des with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat at the bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the front frame slot 3 Position the door with the hinge hanger slots almost parallel to the front frame 4 Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots become fastened to the range Lower the door and rotate it slightly from...

Page 24: ...t the rear of the oven If the screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 4 Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the lip at the front of the panel is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity 5 Lift the bottom up and out To replace Reverse the steps above CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Remove Lip ...

Page 25: ...closed Push the oven light switch on the backguard To replace the oven light 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclockwise 4 Replace the light bulb cover by turning it clockwise 5 Plug in range or reconnect power 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Re place the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb ...

Page 26: ...oven temperature control knob to a temperature setting The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position See the Installation Instructions 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 ...

Page 27: ...you expected CAUSE The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 12 to adjust the oven temperature You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in the recipe You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size There is not enough air space around the pan...

Page 28: ...l fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL 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 assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Ho...

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Page 31: ...ANEL Burner heat settings 7 Control knobs 7 Surface burner markers 6 COOKWARE Canning 8 Tips 8 FEATURES 6 TOPIC PAGE LIFT UP COOKTOP 19 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 2 OVEN Bottom 24 Door 22 OVEN LIGHT 25 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 12 Setting 11 OVEN VENT 15 PANS 9 10 PARTS 6 RACKS 9 ROASTING Pans 9 Racks 9 Setting cycle 11 Tips 11 SAFETY 3 5 SERVICE 28 SURFACE BURNERS Control knobs 7 17 Control setting...

Page 32: ...e 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 please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see...

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