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Self-Cleaning

Gas Range

A Note to You ............

2

Range Safety ........

3-5

Getting to Know
Your Range ...............

6

Using Your Range .....

7

Using the Self-
Cleaning Cycle........

17

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

20

Troubleshooting ......

25

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

27

Index .......................

31

Warranty .................

32

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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

MODEL  SF350BEE

PART NO. 3196289 Rev. A

Summary of Contents for SF350BEE W

Page 1: ...e 17 Caring for Your Range 20 Troubleshooting 25 Requesting Assistance or Service 27 Index 31 Warranty 32 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments 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 MODEL SF350BEE PART NO 3196289 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...nsure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we devel oped this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model ...

Page 3: ... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 pho...

Page 4: ...e burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door could also become hot enough to cause burns Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be bu...

Page 5: ...exposure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Expo sure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Before self cleaning the oven ...

Page 6: ...d pictures of your range Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in Left front control knob Right front control knob Right rear control knob Left rear control knob Surface burner marker shows which burner you are setting CONTROLPANEL Deflector Oven control knob ...

Page 7: ... 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 is...

Page 8: ...and will damage the cooktop Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce the heat setting to the lowest position needed to keep the water boiling Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions POSITIONINGRACKSANDPANS General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results Before turning on the oven place oven racks where you need them...

Page 9: ... baking Place the pans so that one 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 Use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven 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 dir...

Page 10: ...r during a power failure See Range Safety on page 4 for more information 1 Place the racks where you need them in the oven For more informa tion see Positioning racks and pans on page 8 2 Push in and turn the oven control knob clock wise to the baking roasting temperature you want Choose from WARM 170 F 500 F The oven burner will light in 1 2 1 minute Rear Front PUSH IN AND TURN YOU SEE OVEN ON an...

Page 11: ...t 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 If possible plan to bake while the oven is still hot after cooking You don t have to preheat the oven when broiling or roasting Roasting meats and poultry For even cooking place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan This keeps the meat out of the...

Page 12: ...is turned to the off position Pull the knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 Adjust the temperature To lower the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the E on the COOLER arrow To raise the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt counter...

Page 13: ...oven See Broiling guide on page 14 4 Set the oven control knob to BROIL 5 After broiling turn the oven control knob to OFF 3 Close the door 2 Put your food on the broiler pan and place the pan in the center of the oven rack USING YOUR RANGE PUSH IN AND TURN YOU SEE OVEN ON and HEATING lights go on Rear Front TURN YOU SEE OVEN ON and HEATING lights go out ...

Page 14: ...s your food The lower the position the more broiler grid area covered See Broiling guide below for more information To sear meat place the broiler pan at one of the higher rack positions so that meat is very near the flame Thin 3 4 steaks may be broiled in the higher rack positions To cook thick 11 2 steaks and other thick cuts of meat well done move them to a lower rack posi tion after searing th...

Page 15: ...ING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent Failure to do so can result in burns THEANTI TIPBRACKET 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 To make sure the anti tip bracket is fastened into place Remove the storage drawer see page 16 Loo...

Page 16: ...t 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 Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit the ends of the drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of the opening Also be sure the lower guide is fitted onto the lower slide rail 2 Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the metal stops on the drawer sl...

Page 17: ...ease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down When sugar is heated to a high temperature in the Self Cleaning cycle the high temperature can cause the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain This can cause staining and etching or pitting Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to re...

Page 18: ...e oven will start to cool down Once the oven goes below the locked temperature 3 Turn the oven control knob to OFF 4 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 YOU SEE OVEN ON light goes on DOOR LOCKED CLEANING light flashes until you close door then is solid HEATING light goes on when ove...

Page 19: ...nd results in more smoke than usual 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 41 2 hour Self Cleaning cycle The graph at the right shows you what happens in a 41 2 hour Self Cleanin...

Page 20: ...nobs 3 Replace the knobs Make sure all knobs are turned off Wash the panel with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe the panel with clean 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 Wash with a sponge and warm...

Page 21: ...ht pin Do not enlarge or distort the ports Do not use a wooden toothpick NOTE Do not clean the surface burner in a dishwasher Wash the pan and grid with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well Do not clean the pan and grid in the Self Cleaning cycle OR Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher Wash with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR Leave the racks in the...

Page 22: ...t in death heart attack or convulsions 2 Lift the front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place NOTE Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 3 Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water and a sponge Use a soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 4 Wipe off the surface burners with warm soapy w...

Page 23: ... sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place REMOVINGTHEOVENDOOR For normal use of your range you do not need to remove the door However if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section Insert nail or screw here Oven door Hinge hanger Range CARING FOR YOUR RANGE ...

Page 24: ...on 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 the front to the back until the slots are fully fastened The hinge hanger will be close to the bottom of the front frame slot 5 Pull door open about halfway and remove the nails or screws 6 Close the door 2 ...

Page 25: ...tructions The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position See the Installation Instructions The ignitor is broken Contact an authorized Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instruct...

Page 26: ... being used When broiling you have not completely closed the oven door The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked Make sure nothing is blocking the middle front of the backguard The range is not level See the Installation Instructions TROUBLESHOOTING WHENSELF CLEANINGYOUROVEN CAUSE You did not turn the oven control knob to CLEAN The door is not closed all the way PROBLEM...

Page 27: ... may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below IFYOUNEEDASSISTANCEORSERVICE IFYOUNEEDREPLACEMENTPARTS If you need to order replacement parts 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 WHIRLPOOL applian...

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Page 31: ...IFT UP COOKTOP 22 LIGHTS 10 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 2 TOPIC PAGE OVEN DOOR 23 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 12 Setting 10 13 OVEN VENT 15 PANS 9 PARTS 6 RACKS 8 9 ROASTING Pans 9 Racks 8 9 Setting cycle 10 Tips 11 SAFETY 3 5 SELF CLEANING CYCLE Before you start 17 How the cycle works 19 Setting the controls 18 Tips 19 SERVICE 27 STORAGE DRAWER 16 SURFACE BURNERS Control knobs 7 20 Control setting gui...

Page 32: ... OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES 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 please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer...

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