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Page 1: ...For Your 15 If You Need Assistance orselvice 22 Warranty 24 1 800 44 ROPER calluswithqusstiol s orcanmellts STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS MODEL FGP357Y INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT l INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I For further information see The anti tip bracket on page 14 Our toll free number l 80044 ROPER l 800 447 67371 is available 24 hours a day If y...

Page 3: ... call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions l If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier General l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified i...

Page 4: ...nt opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window l Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned l Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch surface burners Do not use a towel or bulky cloth fo...

Page 5: ...s Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning l Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts...

Page 6: ...i tip bracket on wall behind Oven light switch backguard Oven vent Surface burners and grates behind right side of broiler drawer Control panel Oven burner not shown Control panels Surface burner markers I Right rear control knob Right front control knob Left f ont Left rear control knob control knob en temperature control Hour and minute buttons ClocWtimer switch I 6 ...

Page 7: ...ght the burners each time they are used Push in control knobs and turn them 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 setting The control knob has stops for HI MED and LOW However you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF Surface burner mar...

Page 8: ...or fire l Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or cooking product Cookware tips There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs NOTE For beat rerutts and greater fu...

Page 9: ...ottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on first and third rack guides from bottom 6th oven rack position roasting rack When roastina food too larae to be Dlaced in oven with rack in lowest po ition piace rack on bottom of oven For proper roasting follow these guidelines l The rack must be level l Use adequate amount of liquid meat juices or water so food does not get overdone l Do not try to...

Page 10: ...ches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagge...

Page 11: ... set time is up 1 Slide the Clock Timer Switch to the TIMER position The display will show 059 59 minutes 2 To set a time more than 59 minutes push in and release the Hour button The display will show 1 59 The time can now be ad justed down by pushing in and holding the Minute button until the correct time shows in the display To set a time less than 59 minutes push in and hold the Minute button u...

Page 12: ... food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting 5 When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may c...

Page 13: ... oven door closed 1 Pull the broiler drawer open and tilt the door panel down 2 Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down ribbing and through slots into lower part of the broiler pan See picture 3 Before the broiler is turned on place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels Refer to a reliable cookbook for broiling chart 4 Push in and turn the Oven Tempera...

Page 14: ...n no longer than necessary l Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also l Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block ...

Page 15: ...ner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lii off the surface burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates Burn Electrkal Shock Flre and Explosion Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleanin...

Page 16: ...the cooktop leave the burner cap in place to protect the ignitor from possible damage Cleaning the burners The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned Always clean the burner caps after a spillover Keeping the burner caps clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame To clean pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base Remove the trim ring Trim ring must be replaced...

Page 17: ...alified technician for service U U B Typical l urf8ca burner flame To replace burner cap make sure cap is properly aligned and leveled Find the recessed locating tabs on the burner cap see illustration and place cap over the white ignitor in the burner base Turn the burner on to determine if it will light If the burner doer not light after cleaning contact an authorized Roper service technician Do...

Page 18: ...nel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning To remove 1 2 3 4 Remove oven racks Remove the two hold down screws at the rear of the oven If screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver Place fingers in slots in bottom panel and lift rear of panel up and back until lip at the front of panel is clear of front frame of oven cavity Lift bottom up and out m To reprace 1 Place oven bot...

Page 19: ...t use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Surface burners grates caps and trim rings Warm soapy water and sponge or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher for grates l See pages 15 l 7...

Page 20: ...ss See pages 17 and 18 l Wash rinse and dry well l Remove door for easier access l Rinse well with water l Remove door and oven bottom for easier access l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner l Rinse well with clear water l Use in well ventilated room l Do not allow commercial oven cleanera to contact the heat seal thermostat or exter...

Page 21: ...ool and 1 power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 3 Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 21 ...

Page 22: ...supply A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly The flow of combustion andor ventilation air to the range is blocked The Oven Temperature Control is not turned to a temperature setting The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper vottage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Burner ports are clogged Burner por...

Page 23: ...lephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S l 800 44 ROPER l 800 447 6737 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consuftant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area For further information write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Roper Brand Applianc...

Page 24: ...ppliance 82 This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limi...

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