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A Note to You .............

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Range Safety .........

3-5

Parts and Features ....

6

Using Your Range ......

7

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

23

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

26

Troubleshooting .......

32

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

34

Index ........................

35

Warranty ..................

36

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Self-Cleaning

Gas Ranges

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 SF375PEE

PART NO. 3196291 Rev. C

Summary of Contents for SF375PEE

Page 1: ...equesting Assistance or Service 34 Index 35 Warranty 36 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments TM Self 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 MODEL SF375PEE PART NO 3196291 Rev C ...

Page 2: ...loped 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 s information Whenever you call to request service for your a...

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: ...ook like Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in Oven vent p 21 Surface burners and grates pp 7 26 29 Anti tip bracket p 21 Model and serial number plate behind left side of storage drawer Storage drawer p 22 Manual oven light switch p 31 Oven control pp 11 12 14 15 18 24 Control panel pp 7 26 Automatic oven light switch p 31 Left f...

Page 7: ...ntrols when not cooking Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire NOTE Do not leave empty cookware or cookware which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The cookware could overheat causing damage to the cookware or cooking product continued on next page wWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack o...

Page 8: ... burner Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and 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 Using the right cookware makes a big difference The pan should have a flat...

Page 9: ...gested in the recipe Extra oven rack position General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results Before turning on the oven place oven racks where you need them To move a rack pull it out to the stop raise the front edge and lift it out Be sure the rack s is level Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack s must be moved while the oven is hot When ba...

Page 10: ...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 USING YOUR RANGE ...

Page 11: ...e tone and Loc and START will disappear from the tempera ture display Electronic display Start enter pad p 13 Off cancel pad p 13 Temperature time pads pp 12 14 17 19 24 Clock timer pads pp 12 and 13 Custom broil pad p 18 Auto clean pad p 24 Display When you first plug in the range PF will appear on the display until you press any command pad If PF again appears on the display your electricity was...

Page 12: ...mple for 5 30 START 5 SEC ENTER OR PRESS YOU SEE CLOCK USINGTHEMINUTETIMER The minute timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer You can set the minute timer in hours and minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes The minute timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under 1 hour 1 Press the timer pad The timer indicator light will light up 2 Set the countdown time Press t...

Page 13: ...he minute timer pad 4 Turn off the minute timer To cancel the minute timer during the countdown STARTING CANCELINGAFUNCTION After setting a function for the first time you must press the start enter pad to start the function The off cancel pad will cancel any function except for the clock minute timer or control lock START 5 SEC ENTER OFF CANCEL TIMER CANCEL PRESS YOU SEE previous display twice TI...

Page 14: ...t shows on the display 4 When roasting put your food in the oven You do not have to preheat the oven when roasting unless your recipe recommends it During baking roasting the burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting Rear Front BAKE ON PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE TIME TEMP ON example for bake at 375 F Roasting meats and poultry For even cooking place the meat on a rac...

Page 15: ...ature is displayed The preheat and set temperatures may be different at the end of the countdown This is normal NOTES When the oven temperature is greater than 170ºF no preheating time will be shown on the display You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start enter pad You do not have to press the start enter pad again The preheating time will not change if you reset the...

Page 16: ...CANCEL time of day or minute timer countdown Save energy and 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 roas...

Page 17: ...can set the temperature change to as low as 30 F or as high as 30 F A minus sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting The minus sign shows the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting 3 Enter the adjustment NOTE The offset temperature resets to 00 if the power goes out for more than ...

Page 18: ...ight up 5 Start the oven The on and heat indicator lights will light up NOTES You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start enter pad To change the setting see To custom broil at a lower temperature later in this section If you are broiling while the minute timer is counting down you can see the set broiling temperature for 5 seconds by pressing the custom broil pad 6 Wh...

Page 19: ...surface to help prevent spatter or smoke If you broil small quantities you may want to use a small broiler pan You can get them in the housewares section of many department stores Do not cover the broiler grid with foil To make sure the grease drains well do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Place food about 3 inches or more from the broil burner The broiling rack position determi...

Page 20: ...E MINUTES SIDE 2 7 8 8 9 9 10 6 7 10 11 4 5 3 4 8 9 18 20 11 16 4 5 7 9 N A MEAT Steak 1 thick medium rare medium well done Ground Meat Patties 3 4 thick well done Pork Chops 1 thick Ham Slice 1 2 thick precooked Frankfurters Lamb Chops 1 thick Chicken bone in pieces boneless breasts Fish fillets 1 4 1 2 thick steaks 3 4 1 thick Lobster Tails 6 8 oz RACK POSITION 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 SIDE 1 14 15 1...

Page 21: ...rn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent Failure to do so can result in burns Oven vent USING YOUR RANGE Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed Slide range forward Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket THEANTI TIPBRACKET The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip...

Page 22: ... lift 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 drawe...

Page 23: ...e oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See Cleaning chart in the Caring for Your Range section If you clean the racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides The guides are counted from bottom to top Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent...

Page 24: ...se 31 2 41 2 hours for average to heavy soil 3 Start the oven NOTE The on and heat indicator lights will light up 4 After Self Cleaning cycle starts The door locked indicator light will light up when the oven door locks NOTE If you open the door before starting the Self Cleaning cycle door will show on the display If you do not close the door within 5 minutes the cycle will be canceled 5 After Sel...

Page 25: ...moke Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and could cause an increased amount of smoke HOWTHECYCLEWORKS 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...

Page 26: ...stic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use steel wool abrasives or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish If you use soap or detergent solutions wipe thoroughly to prevent filmy residue NOTE Do not let foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice remain on the surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool Be caref...

Page 27: ...elf Cleaning cycle NOTE If you leave your racks in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle they will lose their original color and become harder to slide If you need to apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to make the racks easier to slide Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry wel...

Page 28: ...s 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 SEALEDSURFACEBURNERSANDCOOK...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...ides 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 fro...

Page 31: ... 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 NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb ...

Page 32: ...r to the proper instructions 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 the Installation Instructi...

Page 33: ...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 PROBLEM The display is showing PF F followed by a number shows on the display The indicator light s is flashing DISPLAYMESSAGES CAUSE There has been a...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...k 11 Display 11 Indicator lights 11 Minute timer 12 Starting 13 FEATURES 6 TOPIC PAGE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 2 OVEN DOOR 29 OVEN LIGHT 31 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 17 Setting 14 17 OVEN VENT 21 PANS 10 PARTS 6 RACKS 9 10 ROASTING Pans 9 10 Racks 9 10 Setting cycle 14 Tips 14 SAFETY 3 5 SELF CLEANING CYCLE Before you start 23 How the cycle works 25 Setting the controls 24 Tips 25 SERVICE 34 STORA...

Page 36: ...quential 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 Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting...

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