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It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly. Please read it 
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and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important
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Model Number
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1-800-253-1301

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– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency

or the gas supplier.

Summary of Contents for SF310BEG

Page 1: ...ERENCE 4 65 Cubic Foot Oven MODEL SF310BEG 8273144 A Note to You 2 Range Safety 3 Parts and Features 5 Using Your Range 6 Caring for Your Range 16 Troubleshooting 23 Requesting Assistance or Service 25 Index 27 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments Standard Cleaning GasRanges ...

Page 2: ...p this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase Proof of purchase will as sure you of in warranty service Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone 1 800 253 1301 To find detailed product information the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or desi...

Page 3: ...reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed 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 death or serious burns to children and adults M...

Page 4: ... prong from this plug IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or drawers such as stepping leaning or sitting on the doors or drawers Maintenance Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors ...

Page 5: ...FEATURES Oven vent p 15 Surface burners and grates pp 6 16 18 19 Anti tip bracket p 3 Door stop clip pp 20 21 Model and serial number plate behind left side of broiler door Broiler door p 14 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: ... a burn er 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 cook set ting you want You can set the control knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW NOTE All fou...

Page 7: ... thickness cookware 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 mate...

Page 8: ...nes 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 YOU HAVE 1 pan 2 pans 3 or 4 pans PLACE In center of the oven rack Side by side or slightly staggered In opposi...

Page 9: ... 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 BAKEWARE CHOICES Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil liners or cookware Permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish Do not block the oven bottom vents Do not co...

Page 10: ... TIMER Oven timer pad p 11 Display clock When you first plug in the range the display flashes time of day If after you set the clock see Setting the clock section the display flashes your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock When showing the time of day the display will show the hour and minutes Electronic display Clock pad p 10 Increase pad p 10 11 Decrease pad p 10 11 When you are usi...

Page 11: ...ing down press CLOCK Time of day will be 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 USING THE ELECTRONIC TIMER PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE 3 When there i...

Page 12: ... the meat out of the drippings and allows the heat to circulate better Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness Insert it so the tip is in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone fat or the bottom of the pan 4 After baking roasting turn the oven temperature control knob clockwise to OFF Savingenergy To ...

Page 13: ...and replace the control knob E G H O T T E R COOLER E G 1 NOTCH 5 F ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL 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 temperatu...

Page 14: ...r and roll 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 grid on the broiler pan so grease can drain down into the lower part of the broiler pan 3 Before the broiler is turne...

Page 15: ...llets 1 2 3 4 thick 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 Very thin cuts such as fish fillets may not need to be turned Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent that is near the mi...

Page 16: ...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 DO NOT clean in dishwasher Clean soon after they become dirty Wa...

Page 17: ...ub with plastic scrubbing pad Oven door glass Soap and water Non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Spray glass cleaner Wipe with paper towel Heavily soiled areas Steel wool pad Wipe with clean water and dry well Commercial oven cleaner Follow the directions that come with the oven cleaner Place newspaper on the floor to protect the floor surface Wipe well with clean...

Page 18: ... keep this area free of any soil 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 around the burner grate edges Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A go...

Page 19: ...r mild abrasive powdered cleanser Do not clean the burner cap in a dishwasher 3 If the gas tube opening has become soiled or clogged use a damp 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 6 Turn on the burner to see if it ...

Page 20: ...t of front frame hinge slot REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range you do not need to remove the door However if you find it necessary to remove the door follow the instructions in this section NOTE The oven door is heavy Before removing the door 1 Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom corner of the door stop clip 2 Pry door stop clip free and remove from front ...

Page 21: ...p 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 removal pins for future use 6 Close the door Door removal pin hole Hinge hanger Door stop clip Angular surface of door stop clip Door removal pin hole Support pins CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN BOTTOM You can remo...

Page 22: ...ve REMOVING THE OVEN BOTTOM CONT Lip CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light will come on when you open the oven door Toreplacetheovenlight 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 Replace the b...

Page 23: ...hen on PROBLEM Nothing works PROBLEM The oven does not work The burner fails to light The burner flames lift away from the ports are yellow or are noisy TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assist...

Page 24: ...er in oven Decrease oven temperature 15 to 25 F Increase baking or roasting time Increase temperature 25 F Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in when preheating is recommended 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 ...

Page 25: ...rts will 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 Whirlpool designated service center FORFURTHERASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at W...

Page 26: ...26 NOTES ...

Page 27: ... 16 CONTROL PANEL Burner heat settings 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 Bottom 21 22 Door 20 21 OVEN LIGHT 22 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 13 Setting 12 14 OVEN VENT 15 PANS 7 8 PARTS 5 RACKS 8 12 ROASTING Pans 7 8 Racks 8 12...

Page 28: ...llow 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 the Troubleshoot...

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