Roper FGS397X User manual

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CareGuide
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FGS397X
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It is your responsibility to be sure that
your range:
Hasbeen properly installed where
it is protected from the elements,
and on afloor strong enough to
support its weight. (Seethe
Installation Instructions.)
Is not used by anyone unable to
operate it properly.
Is properly maintained.
Is used only for jobs expected of a
home range.
Is secured by properly installed
anti-tip bracket(s), with rear
leveling leg(s) positioned under
bracket(s).
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Contents
Page
Important Safety Iusauctions
-2
PaitsAndFeatuies
using Your Range i
Using the surface burners 4
The electronic oven controls 4
Setting the clock
Using the electronic Minute Timer- :
Usinu the Set/Cancel button 5
Usinu the electronic oven control s
Usin the oven
The &en vent
The storage drawer
CaringForYourRange
The control knobs
The control panel z
The surface burner grates
The surface burners and cooktop z
The oven burner 10
Using the Self-Cleaning cycle 10
Cleaning chart
The oven light ii
Before You Call For Service
WkUTEUl~ ::
How to get service or assistance
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Important Safety Instructions
Gasranges have been thoroughly tested for safeand efficient operation. However, aswith any appliance, there are specific
installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using
the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:
. FOR YOUR SAFETY n
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
8 FOR YOUR SAFETY n
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY, MANUFACTURER (DEALER) OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
1. Install or locate the range only in 4. DONOT operate the range if it is 11. Turn pan handles inward, but not
accordancewith the provided not working properly, or if it has over other surface burners. This
Installation Instructions. It is been damaged. will help reduce the chanceof
recommended that the range be 5. DONOT usethe range for burns, igniting of flammable
installed by aqualified installer. warming or heating the room. materials, and spills due to
The range must be properly Personscould be burned or bumping of the pan.
connected to the proper gas supply injured, or a fire could start. 12. Useonly dry potholders. Moist or
and checked for leaks. If needed, 6. DONOT attempt to light the oven damp potholders on surface
the range must also be properly burner during a power failure. burners may result in burns from
connected to electrical supply and Personalinjury could result. steam. DONOT let potholder touch
grounded. surface burners. DONOTuse a
burned.
2. To reduce the risk of tipping of the 9. DONOTtouch surface burners,
appliance, the appliance must be areasnear burners or interior utensils are suitable for cooktops
secured by properly installed anti- surfacesof oven. Areas near without breaking due to the
tip bracket(s). To check if the surface burners and interior sudden change in temperature.
bracket(s) is installed properly, surfacesof an oven becomehot 14. DONOT use decorative coversor
remove the storage drawer (see enough to causeburns. During trivets over the surface burners.
page 8) and verify that the anti-tip use,DONOT touch, or let clothing 15. DO NOT heat unopened containers.
bracket(s) is engaged. or other flammable materials They could explode. The hot
3. Gasfuels and combustion can contact surface burners, areas contents could causeburns and
result in potential exposure to near surfaceburners or interior container particles could cause
chemicals known to cause cancer surfacesof oven. Other surfaces of injury.
or reproductive harm. For example, the range may becomehot enough 16. Greaseis flammable and should be
benzene is a chemical which is a to causeburns; such as, the oven handled carefully. Let fat cool
part ofthe gas supplied to the vent opening, the surface near the before attempting to handle it. DO
range. It is consumed in the flame vent opening, the cooktop, the NOT allow grease to collect around
during combustion. However, oven door and window. cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
exposure to a small amount of 10.Make sure the utensils you use are overs immediately.
benzene is possible if a gas leak large enough to contain food and 17. DONOT usewater on greasefires.
occurs.Formaldehyde, carbon avoid boil-overs and spill-overs. Never pick up aflaming pan.
monoxide and soot are by-products Heavy splattering or spill-overs Smotherflaming pan on range by
of incomplete combustion. Properly left on a range can ignite and bum covering with a well-fitted lid,
adjusted burners with abluish you. Pansizeis especially cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming
rather than ayellow flamewill
important in deep fat frying.
greaseoutsideofpan canbe
minimize incomplete combustion. extinguished with baking sodaor,
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if available, a multipurpose dry
chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
18. Never leave surface burners
unattended at high heat settings.
A boil-over could result and cause
smoking and greasy spill-overs
that may ignite.
19. Make sure surface burners are off
when you arefinished, and when
you are not watching.
20. Usecarewhen opening oven door.
Let hot air or steam escapebefore
removing or replacing food.
21. Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location while oven is cool.
22. DONOT store flammable materials
on or near the range. They could
explode or burn.
23. DONOT store things children
might want above the range.
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
24. DONOT leave children alone or
unattended in areawhere the
range is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the range. They could be
burned or injured.
25. NEVERuse a match or other flame
to look for agas leak. Explosion
and injury could result.
26. Know where your main gas shut
off valve is located.
27. Keeprange vents unobstructed.
28. Clean your range regularly. See
careand cleaning instructions in
this manual
29. Besure all range parts are cool
before cleaning.
30. DONOT clean door seal. It is
essential for agood seal Care
should be taken not to rub,
damage,or move the seal. Clean
only parts recommendedin this
Useand CareGuide.
’ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS .
31. DONOT 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.
32. Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove broiler pan, broiler grid,
oven racks and other utensils. Do
not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts.
33. DONOT repair or replace any
part of the range unless
specificahy recommended.inthis
manual All other servicing
should be referred to aqualified
technician.
34. Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
Parts & Features
Oven vent
Surface burnersSufacebumers
and grates
Electronic oven control
Control panel
Ovenbumer
(notshown)
Storage drawer 1 \
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Using Your Range
Surfaceburner marker Rightrear
I controlknob Right uont
controlknob
Leftkoit
controlknob L&rear controlknob
Using the surface burners
Pushfnandturn
Control knobs must be pushed in, then
turned to the LlTE position. The
clicking sound is the ignition sparking.
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob
back to a desired setting. The control
knob can be set anywhere between HI
and OFF.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner
marker shows which surface burner is
turned on by that knob.
Until you get used to the settings, use
the following as a guide. For best
results, start cooking at the high
settings, then turn the control knob
down to continue cooking.
UseIJTE to light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control back to a
desired setting to stop the clicking of
the ignition.
Usea high setting to start food
cooking: to bring liquids to a boil.
Usea medium setting to continue
cooking or to fry chicken or pancakes;
for gravy, pudding and icing; to cook
large amounts of vegetables.
Usea low setting to keep food warm
until ready to serve.
NOTE: Do not cookwith the control in
the LlTE position.
Ovenlight SW%&
any of a prolonged power
Surfaceburners can be manually lighted.
Hold alit match near aburner and
slowly turn the control knob to the LlTE
position until the burner lights. After the
burner lights, turn the control knob to
the desired setting.
Burn, Fire And Explosion Hazard
. Burner flame should not extend
beyond the edge of the cooking
utensil. The flame can burn you
and causepoor cooking results.
. Besure all control knobs are
turned to OFFwhen you are not
cooking. Someoneo&d be
bumedorafirecouldstartifa
burner is accidentally left ON.
. If the flame should go out while
cooking, or if there is a strong gas
odor, turn the burners OFF. Wait
five minutes for the gas odor to
disappear, before relighting
burner. If gas odor is still present,
seesafety note on page 2. Failure
to follow these precautions could
result in explosion or fire.
. Do not attempt to light the oven
burner during a power failure.
Personal injury could result.
Digital display/clock
When you arenot using the oven, this is
an accurate digital clock.When using
the oven or Minute Timer, the display
will show the time, temperature settings
and what commandbuttons have been
pressed.
When showing the timeofday, the
display will show the hour and minutes.
When using the Minute Timer, the
display shows minutes and secondsin
the following sequence:
. For settings from 0minutes to 1
minute 55seconds,the display will
increase in 5-secondincrements.
n For settings from 2minutes to 9
minutes 50seconds,the display will
increase in lo-second increments.
. For settings from lo-59 minutes, the
display will increase in l-minute
increments.
n For settings from 1hour to 1hour
55minutes, the display will
increase in 5minute increments.
n For settings from 2hours to 9 hours
50minutes, the display will
increase in lo-minute increments.
When using CookTime, the display
shows hours and minutes.
Command buttons
The electronic oven controls
There are three parts in the oven control
section:
- The digital display.
- The command buttons.
- The TimeRemp SetKnob and Set/
Cancel button.
Instructions for eachoven control are
covered on the following pages. Read
them carefully.
When you first plug in the range, the
display will show four flashing “8”s. If
after you set the clock (page 5)the
display again shows four flashing “8”s
your electricity was off for a while. Reset
the clock.
The command buttons tell the oven what
to do and in what order. A few
examples:
- Clock tells the oven you are going to
set the clock.
- Set/Canceltells the oven to turn off.
Each commandbutton (except SeV
Cancel) has its own indicator. The
indicator comeson when you touch the
command buttons.
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Time/Temp Set Kuob
Onceyou’ve pushed a command button
to tell the oven what you want it to do,
you’lI use the Time/remp SetKnob to set
atemperature or time. Turning the
Time/remp SetKnob clockwise
increases the number on the display.
Turning the Time/remp SetKnob
counterclockwise decreasesthe number
on the display.
Setting the clock
Push the Clock button. The TIME
indicator will show in the display.
Releasethe Clock button.
Turn the Time/Temp SetKnob until
the correct time shows in the large
display.
Push the Set/Cancelbutton to
complete time-of-day entry.
Using the electronic Minute
Timer
The Minute Timer doesnot start or stop
the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It
can be set in minutes and secondsup to
9 hours 50minutes. You will hear three
beepswhen the set time is up.
1. Push the Timer button. The TlMER
indicator will comeon and the
large display will show ‘0:OO”.
2. Turn the Time/remp SetKnob until
the desired time shows in the large
display. The Minute Timer will
begin counting down 2 seconds
after the time is set.
When time is up, you will hear
three beeps.
To cancel the Minute Timer:
n Pushthe Timer button and hold it
down for 3 secondsuntil time-of-
day appearsin the large display or
turn the TimeA’emp SetKnob until
“0:OO”shows in the large display.
Using the Set/Cancel button
The Set/Cancelbutton will cancel any
commandexcept for times set with the
Timer button. The large display will then
show the time-of-day or, if Minute Timer
is also being used, the time remaining.
Using the oven
Beking/roasting
1. Position the rack(s)properly before
turning on the oven. To change
rack position, pull rack out to stop,
raise front edge and lift out.
When using one rack, the rack
should be placed sothe top of the
food will be centered in the oven.
Always leave at least 1 l/2 to 2
inches (4-5cm)between the sides
of the pan and the oven walls and
other pans.
2. Push the BakeTemp button.
“--OF” will show in the small
display.
NOTE: If the oven door is latched when
you try to bake/roast, “door” will appear
in the large display and you will be
unable to continue. If the LOCKindicator
is on, wait until it goesoff. Then move
the Lock Lever aB the way to the left to
unlatch the door.
3.
4.
5.
6.
When baking, preheat the oven for
10minutes. (Preheating is not
needed when roasting.) To set a
baking/roasting temperature, turn
the Thne/Temp SetKnob until the
desired temperature shows in the
small display. The display will
increase in 5°Fincrements. The
BAKE and ON indicators will come
on. The burner will light in 50-60
seconds.
The oven is preheated when.you
hear one beep.
Put food in the oven.
During baking/roasting, the oven
burner will turn on and off to keep
the oven temperature at the
setting.
When baking/roasting is done,
push the Set/Cancelbutton or turn
the Time/Temp SetKnob until
“--OF” shows in the small display.
The oven will then shut off.
NOTE: The oven automatically turns off
after 11hours, 55minutes.
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Broiling Broiling tips
. Usethe broiler pan and grid for
broiling. They are designed to dram
excessliquid and fat away from the
cooking surface to help prevent
spatter, smokeor fire.
. If you broil small quantities, you
may want to use a small broiler
pan. They are available in the
housewares section of many
department stores.
l Referto “Broiling chart” below for
correct broiling tunes.
n After broiling, remove the broiler
pan from the oven when you
remove the food. Drippings will
bake on the pan if it is left in the
heated oven.
I For best broiling results, preheat at
BROILfor 5minutes. Donot
preheat with broiler pan in place.
n Rackposition determines how infra-
red rays cook your food. The lower
the position, the more broiler grid
areacovered by the rays. See
“Broiling chart” below for more
information.
I FireHazard
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on. Referto “Broiling
chart” below for recommended
rack positions and broiling times.
2. Preheat the broiler for 5minutes
with the oven door closed.This
heats the special ceramic coating
on the burner reflector, which then
radiates the heat rays into the
food. To preheat, push the Broil
button. “---I will show in the small
display and the BROILindicator
will comeon.
NOTE:If the oven door is latched when
you try to broil, “door” will appear in the
large display and you will be unable to
continue. If the LOCKindicator is on,
wait until it goesoff. Then move the
Lock Lever all the way to the left to
unlatch the door.
3. You can broil at one of two
temperatures. To cookat the lower
temperature, turn the Tirneflemp
SetKnob one click and “lo” will
appear in the small display. To
cookat the higher temperature,
turn the TimeA’emp SetKnob two
clicks and “hi” will appear in the
small display. When the oven turns
on, the ONindicator will come on.
The burner lights automatically in
50-60seconds.
4. After preheating, put the broiler
pan and food on the rack and
completely closethe oven door.
5. When broiling is done, push the
Set/Cancelbutton. The time-of-day
will then show in the large display.
n To searmeat, place broiler pan at
one of the higher rack positions so
that meat is very near the flame.
9 Smallsteaks, hamburger patties,
etc.,may be broiled in the higher
rack positions.
. To cooklarge steaks and other thick
cuts ofmeat well done, move them
to a lower rack position after
searing.
Broiling chart
The times and temperatures shown are
provided asa general guide. Both may
be varied to brown food or to achieve
desired doneness.
n Place meat the axrect distance
from the burner. Meat placeii too
close to the burner may spatter,
smoke, bum or catch fire during
broiling.
. To ensure adequate grease
drainage, do not use cookie
sheets or similar pans for broil-
ing. Also, covering the broiler
grid with foil is not recom-
mended. Poor drainage of -se
may result in fire.
FOOD
Bacon
Beef,ground
Beef,steak
rare
medium
well
rare
medium
well
Chicken
Fish
Ham
Lamb chops
Pork chops
SIZE
Thin
1’ thick
3/4 - 1 l/4’
1 l/4-2
2lb. split Middle 25 - 30 10- 15
Pieces Middle 15 12
l/2’ fillet
1 l/2 lb. whole
l/2’ thick
l/2’ thick
l/2’ thick
T
RACK PO!SlTIOb IST SIDE
2nd from top 4-6
Middle 6
2nd from top
2nd from top
Middle
2nd from top
2nd from top
Middle
:
7
6
6
12
2nd from top
2nd from top
2nd from top
2nd from top
2nd from top
7 - 9 (skin side down)
10 5
d--+
6 4
TIMElNMINuTEs
2ND SIDE
4
2
3
5
4
6
12
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Using the electronic oven
control
The electronic oven control will turn the
oven on and off at times you set ... even
when you are not around.
Automatic baking/roasting is ideal for
foods which do not require a preheated
oven, such asmeats and casseroles.Do
not use the automatic cycle for cakes,
cookies, etc. ...undemking will
result.
To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically:
. 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly
and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time-of-day. (See“Setting
the clock” on page 5.)
3. Push the CookTime button. “0:OO”
will show in the large display and
the HR indicator will comeon.
4. Turn the Time/Temp SetKnob
clockwise until the desired bakfng/
roasting time, up to 11hours 55
minutes, shows in the large
display. To seethe start tune, push
the CookTime button and hold it
for 3 seconds.
5. Push the BakeTemp button and
set the desired temperature. The
small display will show the set
temperature and the time
remaining. The OVEN,TIME,
BAKE and ON indicators will
comeon.
6. The display will count down in 5-
and lo-minute increments.
7. When baking/roasting time is
completed, the oven will turn off
automatically, beep 3times, and
the time-of-day will show in the
large display.
To delay start and stop
automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly
and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time-of-day. (See“Setting
the clock” on page 5.)
3. Push the CookTime button. ‘0:OO”
will show in the large display and
the HRindicator will comeon.
4. Turn the Time/Temp SetKnob
clockwise until the desired baking/
roasting time shows in the large
display.
5. Push the StopTime button. The
DELAY,OVEN,STOPand TIME
indicators will comeon. Turn the
TimeITemp SetKnob clockwise
until the desired stop time shows in
the large display.
The oven will beep once every 10
secondsuntil abaking/roasting
temperature is selected.
6. Pushthe BakeTemp button and set
the desired temperature. The BAKE
indicator will comeon.
7. Changes can be made at any time
by pressing a command button.
8. When the start time is reached, the
DELAY and OVENindicators will
go off.The display will show the
set temperature and the ON
indicator will comeon.
9. When the baking/roasting time is
completed, the oven will turn off
automatically, beep 3 times, and
the tune-of-day will show in the
large display.
To cancel the oven control
setting:
n Push the SetlCancel button or turn
the Time/Temp SetKnob until
‘0:OO” appears in the large display.
The time-of-day will then show in
the large display.
To avoid sidmess and food waste
when using delay start:
n Donotusefoodsthatwillspoil
while waiting for axAcing to start,
such as dishes with milk or eggs,
meam soups, and cooked meats or
fish. Any food that has to wait for
cooking to start should be very
cold or frozen before it is put in
the 0veL MOSTUNFROZEN
FOODSSHOULDNEVERSTAND
MORETHAN TWOHOURS
BEFORECOOKINGSTARTS.
ADOnot use foods containing
baking powder or yeast when
using delay start. They will not
rise properly.
n Donotallowfoodtoremainin
oven for more then two hours
after end of cooking cycle.
.
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The oven vent
Hot air and moisture escapefrom the
oven through a vent located under the
backguard. The vent is needed for air
circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor
baking will result.
Burn Hazard
When the oven is ON, pans and pan
handles left near the oven vent can
become hot enough to burn the
user and to melt plastics. Use
potholders to move pans. Never
store plastics, paper or other items
that could melt or burn near the
oven vent, or any of the surface
burners.
The storage drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots
and pans. The drawer canbe removed to
makeit easier to clean under the range,
and to checkfor installation of the anti-
tip bracket(s). Usecare when handling
the drawer.
Removing the storage drawer:
1. Empty drawer of any pots and
pans before removing drawer. Pull
drawer straight out to the stop.
2. Pushup black plastic lever on both
sides of drawer.
3. Pull drawer out alittle farther until
levers stay in “up” position. Pull
drawer the rest of the way out.
Replacing the storage drawer:
1. Make sure ball bearings on oven
slide rail are positioned toward
the front of the opening.
2. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into
the oven slide rails on both sides
of opening.
3. Slide drawer closed.
To verify that the anti-tip
bracket(s) is engaged:
n Removestorage drawer.
n Look to seeif the anti-tip bracket(s)
is attached to floor with screws.
n Make sure rear leveling leg(s) is
positioned under bracket(s).
HSee“Important SafetyInstructions”
on page 2 and Installation
Instructions for further details.
NOTE: The range will not tip during
normal use. Tipping can occur if
excessive force or weight is applied to
open door without anti-tip bracket(s)
properly secured.
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Caring For Your Range
Bum, Electrical Shock, Fire And
Explosion Hazard
.Make sure all controls are OFF
and the range is wol before
cIeaning.
. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach
or rust removers.
. Do not use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors to
clean this or any other appliance.
n Keepthe appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
. Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in bums, electrical
shock, fire or explosion.
The control knobs
1. Turn control knobs to the off
position.
2. PuIl control knobs and command
buttons straight off.
3. Washin warm, soapywater.
4. Rinsewell and dry completely. Do
not soak.
The control panel
1. Wipe with warm, soapy water or
spray glass cleaner, and a soft
cloth.
2. Rinsewell.
3. Dry with soft cloth.
4. Replacecontrol knobs and
commandbuttons by pushing them
firmly into place.
NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel
wool. abrasives, or commercial oven
cleanerswhich may damage the finish.
After cleaning, make sure alI control
knobs point to the off position. Make sure
you have not turned oven on when
replacing buttons. If oven has been
turned on, push Set/Cancelbutton.
The surface burner grates
1. Make sure all surface burners are
off and the surrounding parts are
cool.
2. Lift off the burner grates.
3. Washthe grates with warm-soapy
water or in a dishwasher. Usea
nonabrasive plastic scouring pad
for heavily soiled areas.Rinse and
dry well.
4. Replaceburner grates.
The surface burners and
cooktop
Burnercap
The cooktop and burner box areas are
specially designed to make cleaning
easier. Sincethe four burners are sealed,
cleanups are easy and convenient.
Cleaning the burners
Always clean the burner caps after a
spill-over. Keeping the burner caps clean
wil.l prevent improper ignition and an
uneven flame. To clean, use warm, soapy
water and a soft cloth.
If burner capsmust be removed for
soaking, follow these steps:
1. Removethe burner grates and
burner capsby pulling upward.
2. Soakburner cap in warm, soapy
water.
3. After soaking, wipe with a soft
cloth or anonabrasive scrubbing
pad or cleanser. Donot clean
burner cap in dishwasher or Self-
Cleaning Oven. Rinse and dry well.
4. For proper flow of gas and ignition
of the burner, DONOT ALLOW
SPILLS,FOOD,CLEANING
AGENTSORANY OTHER
MATERIAL TO ENTERTHE
IGNITOR SLOT.If the slot becomes
soiled or clogged, use a cotton
swab or a soft cloth to clean the
area.If needed, use swab or cloth
with ammonia, white vinegar or
warm water. For cooked-onsoil,
use amedium- to stiff-bristle tooth
brush. DONOTUSEHARD OR
SHARPOBJECTSTO CLEAN
IGNlTOR SLOT.DONOT USE
CLEANING SOLUTIONS.
NOTE: Ignitor slot should remain
clean aslong asburner cap is
seated properly on burner.
Occasionally check burner cap to
makesure it is level and covers
burner completely.
Gasmust flow freely through the
ignitor slot for the burner to light
properly. This area must be free of
any soil and be kept protected from
boil-overs and spill-avers. ALWAYS
keep the burner capsin place
whenever a surface burner is in
use.
5. After cleaning the igniter slot,
replace the burner cap and burner
grate.
Typical surfaceburnerflame
6. Occasionally check the burner
flames for proper size and shape as
shown. If flames lift off ports, are
yellow, or are noisy when turned
off, you may need to clean the
burners. If ports are clogged, clean
with a cotton swab or a soft cloth. If
needed, use swab or cloth with
ammonia, white vinegar or warm
water. For cooked-on soil, use a
medium- to stiff-bristle tooth brush,
brushing out away from center of
burner. If adjustment is needed,
call a qualified technician for
service.
7. To replace burner cap, makesure
cap is properly aligned and leveled.
Make sure that the locating pegs in
the burner body fit into the recess
in the underside of the cap.The cap
must be correctly seated on the
burner body for proper operation of
the burner.
continued on next page
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9. Turn the burner on to determine if
it wik light. If the burner doesnot
light after cleaning, contact an
authorized RopetiMservice
technician. Donot service the
sealed burner yourself.
9. The bottom area of the surface
burner grate is not covered by
porcelain enamel and therefore
should be dried thoroughly to
prevent rusting of the prongs.
Also, due to the glass-like nature of
enamel it may sometimes chip at
the prong area; however, this does
not affect the performance of the
range.
The oven burner
A properly adjusted and well-maintained
burner produces a flame which has an
inner cone of bluish-green and an outer
mantel of dark blue (seebelow). The
flame should burn evenly; blowing or
lifting should not occur. If the burner
flame looks any different, contact an
authorized Rope?’ service technician for
adjustment.
Dark blue
Typica.lovenandbroil burner game
Using the Self-Cleaning cycle
The Self-Cleaning cycle usesvery high
heat to burn away soiL Beforeyou start,
makesure you understand exactly how
to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely.
Before you staxt
Hand-cleanframe I
Hand-clean dooraroundedge I
DO NOT hand-clean seal
1. Clean the areas shown by hand.
They do not get hot enough during
the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to
burn away. Usehot water and
detergent or a soapy steel wool
pad on ...
n The inside of the door around the
edge.(The window may also
require hand-cleaning.)
n The frame around the oven.
Do not clean, move or bend the
fiberglass seal. Poorcleaning and
poor baking will result.
2. Removethe broiler pan and any
pots and pans you may have
stored in the oven.
NOTE:The broiler pan (without
grid) can be cleaned in the oven
only if most of the soil has been
removed by hand-cleaning or a
dishwasher. The chrome broiler
grid wih discolor if cleaned in the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This wi.Uhelp reduce smoke during
the Self-Cleaning cycle.
4. If you want the oven racks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean them by hand.
Otherwise, put oven racks on
second and fourth guides (guides
are counted from bottom to top).
After racks are cleaned in the Self-
Cleaning cycle, they become
harder to slide. Seepage 12.
Heat and odors are normal during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. If needed,
remove them by opening awindow
or by tumhrg on a vent hood or other
kitchen vent during the cycle.
I
Personal fnjury And Product
Damage Hazard
n Do not touch the oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn
you.
n Do not use commercial oven
cleaners in your oven. Cleaners
may produce hazardous fumes or
damage the porcelain finish.
n Do not we foil or other liners in
the oven. During the Self-Clean-
ing cycle foil can bum or melt
and damage the oven surface.
. Do not block the vent during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must
move freely for best cleaning
results.
. Do not leave plastic utensils near
the vent. They may melt.
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Setting the controls 6. After the self-Cleaning cycle is
completed, the CLEANindicator
will go off and the time-of-day will
show in the large display.
1. Make sure the Clock is set to the
correct time of day. (See“Setting
the clock” on page 5.)
2. Move the Lock Lever all the way
to the right-the Clean position.
To start cleaning immediately:
Push the Clean button. A 3-hour
Self-Cleaning cycle will be set
automatically. “3:OO”will show in
the large display. The CLEAN and
TIME indicators on the left side of
the display and the CLEAN and
ON indicators on the right side of
the display will comeon.
NOTE: If the Clean button is
pushed when the door is not
latched, “door” will appear in the
large display. Move the Lock Lever
all the way to the right to latch the
door. If any other commandbutton
is pushed when the door is
latched, “door” will appear in the
large display and you will be
unable to continue. Move the Lock
Lever back to the left to unlatch
the door after the LOCKindicator
goes off.
To delay start of cleaning: Push
the Clean button. Immediately
push the StopTime button.
Immediately turn the Time/Temp
SetKnob to the new stop time,
three hours from the tune you want
cleaning to start. The TIME,
CLEAN,DELAY and STOP
indicators will comeon.
After the Self-Cleaning cycle is
started, the LOCKindicator will
comeon when the oven temp-
erature exceeds normal baking
temperatures. The Lock Lever
must not be moved and the door
cannot be opened when this
indicator is on.
7. When the oven reachesnormal
baking temperatures, the LOCK
indicator will go off. Move the Lock
Lever back to the left. Do not force
it. Wait until it moves easily.
8. AtIer the oven is cool, wipe off any
residue or ash with a damp cloth. If
needed, touch up spots with a
soapy steel wool pad.
special tips
n Keepthe kitchen well ventilated
during the Self-Cleaning cycle to
help get rid of heat, odors and
smoke.
mClean the oven before it gets heavily
soiled. Cleaning avery soiled oven
takes longer and results in more
smokethan usual
n If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesnot
get the oven as clean asyou
expected, the cycle may not’have
been set long enough or you may
not have prepared the oven
properly. Setthe Self-Cleaning cycle
longer the next time and hand-clean
areasnoted on page 10.
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle
at any time:
1. Push the Set/Cancelbutton,
2. When the LOCKindicator goesoff,
move the Lock Lever back to the
left. Donot force it. Wait until it
moves easily.
How it works
During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the oven
gets much hotter than it doesfor baking
or broiling ... approximately 875°F
(468%). This heat breaks up greaseand
soil and burns it off.
This graph shows approximate temp-
eratures and times during a Self-
Cleaning cycle for three hours.
Self-Cleaning cycle-three-hour setting
(Approximate temperaturesand times)
1000°F
800°F
600°F
400°F
200°F
START 1hr.
538°C
427°C
316°C
204°C
93T
11l2lus. 2hrs. 2 l/2 hrs. 3 hrs. 3 1/2hE.. STOP
Notice that the heating stopswhen the 3-hour setting is up, but that it takes longer for the
ovento cooldown enough to unlock.
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Burn And Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure all controls are OFFand the range is cool before cl-g. Failure to do sofan
result in burns or electrical shock.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Exterior surfaces (other
Warm,soapy water and a soft
n Wipe off regularly when range is COOL
than control panel)
cloth. Nonabrasive plastic
n Do not allow food containing acids (such as
scouring pad for heavily soiled vinegar, tomato or lemon juice) to remain
on
areas.
surface. Acids may remove the glossy fmish. Also,
wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is ~1.
n Donot use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Surface burner grates
Surface burners and
burner caps
Warm,soapy water and a non-
abrasive plastic scouring pad.
Clean in a dishwasher.
Warm,soapy water and a soft
cloth.
Warm,soapy water and a soft
cloth or anonabrasive plastic
scouring pad.
Cotton swab or soft cloth with
ammonia,white vinegar or warm
water. Medium- to stiff-bristle
tooth brush.
n Washwith other cooking utensils.
n Dry completely.
ADOnot place in Self-Cleaning Oven.
. Removeburner grates.
n Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled
For cooked-on food:
. Removeburner cap.
l Soakcap in warm, soapy water.
n Wipe with soft cloth or nonabrasive plastic scouring
pad.
n Rinse and dry well.
. If ignitor slot and ports are clogged, clean with a
cotton swab or a soft cloth. If needed, use swab or
cloth with ammonia, white vinegar or warm water.
For cooked-on soil, use a medium- to stiff-bristle
tooth brush.
l Do not clean burner capsin dishwasher or Self-
Cleaning Oven.
Seepages 9 and 10for more information.
Control knobs Warm,soapy water and soft . Wash,rinse and dry well.
cloth. . Do not soak.
Control panel and trim Warm,soapy water or spray glass
cleaner, and a soft cloth. . Wash,rinse and dry well.
l Follow directions provided with cleaner.
Broiler pan and grid
Warm,soapy water or a soapy
steel wool pad. . Clean after eachuse. . Wash,rinse and dry well
n Donot clean in the Self-Cleaning Oven. (Seenote
on page 10.)
Oven racks
UseSelf-Cleaning cycle. . Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.
Warm,soapy water or soapy steel
n Wash,rinse and dry well Usesoapy steel wool
wool pads. pads for heavily soiled areas.
NOTE: The oven rackswill discolor and be harder to
slide when left in the oven during the Self-Cleaning
cycle. If you want them to stay shiny, remove from the
oven and clean by hand. If racks are left ln the oven
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, apply a small amount of
vegetable oil to the sides of the racks to makethem
easier to slide.
Oven door glass
Self-Cleaning Oven
Sprayglass cleaner or warm,
soapy water and anonabrasive
plastic scouring pad.
For areasoutside the Self-
Cleaning areause warm, soapy
water or soapy steel wool pads.
. Make sure oven is cool.
. Follow directions provided with the cleaner.
. Wash,rinse and dry well.
. Follow directions starting on page 10,“Using the
Self-Cleaning cycle.”
. Donot use commercial oven cleaners.
mDonot use foil to line the bottom of your Self-
Cleaning Oven.
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The oven light
The oven light will comeon when you
push the Oven Light Switch on the
control panel. Push the switch again to
turn off the light.
Ektrical Shock And Personal
Injury Hazard
n Make sum oven and light bulb
are cool and power to the oven
llm been turned off before
repking the light bulb. Failure
to do so oould result in electrical
shock or bums.
n The bulb aver must be in place
when using the oven The cover
protecta the bulb from breaking,
and from high oven tempera-
tures. Since bulb cover is made of
glass, be careful not to drop it.
Broken glass could cause injuq.
To replace the oven light:
1. Unplug appliance or disconnect at
the main power supply. 4. Replacethe bulb cover by
2. Removethe glass bulb cover in the screwing it in clockwise. Plug in
back of the oven by screwing it out appliance or reconnect at the main
counterclockwise. power supply.
3. Removethe light bulb from its NOTE: Make sure oven light is off
socket.Replacewith a IO-watt during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keeping
appliance bulb. oven light on will shorten bulb life.
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Before You Call For Service
If you are having an operating problem,
checkthe chart to seewhat the cause
might be before you call for assistance.
OPERATING PROBLEM
Nothing operates.
Oven will not operate.
CHECK IF
mRangeis properly connected to gas
and electrical supplies.
. Your home’s main fuse has blown or
circuit breaker has tripped
. Control knob is set in the correct
position.
. The flow of combustion and/or
ventilation air to the range is blocked.
. The electronic controls are set cor-
rectly. Seepages4-7.
. You have programmed a delay start
time.
WHATTOJIO
n Contact an authorized Rope? service techni-
cian to reconnect range to gas and/or electri-
cal supply. (SeeInstallation Instructions.)
I Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. In case
of prolonged power failme, manually light
burners (seepage 4).
I Setcontrol knob correctly, if needed.
n Removeblockage to airflow to and around
range.
. Resetcontrols, if necessary.
Burner fails to light.
. Rangeis connected to electrical
power.
. Your home’s main fuse has blown or
circuit breaker has tripped.
. Burner ports areclogged.
n Contact an authorized RopeP service techni-
cian to reconnect range to electrical supply.
(SeeInstallation Instructions.)
n Replacefuse or reset circuit breaker. In case
of prolonged power failure, manually light
burners (seepage 4).
n Clean with a cotton swab, soft cloth, or
medium- to stiff-bristle tooth brush (seepage:
9and 12).
Burner flames are uneven. . Burner ports areclogged. . Clean with a cotton swab, soft cloth, or
medium- to stiff-bristle tooth brush (seepage!
9 and 12).If this fails, call an authorized
RopeP service technician for service.
Burner flames lift off ports,
n Contact an authorized Rope? service techni-
areyellow, or are noisy
when turned off.
cian to check air/gas mixture.
LI;~F popping noise .Bumer is wet from washing. . Let dry.
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OPERATING PROBLEM
Control knob(s) will not CHECK IF WHATTODO
n YOUpushed in knob(s) before trying to
n Push in knob(s) before turning.
turn.
If the Self-Cleaning cycle
will not operate.
Cooking results are not
what you expected
. The clock shows the correct time of
day.
mThe Lock Lever is all the way to the
right.
#You have set a delay start time.
. Flame sizefits the cooking utensil
being used.
. Pansare the size called for in the
recipe.
. You arefollowing a tested recipe from
a reliable source.
. The cooking utensils have smooth, flat
bottoms and fit the surface burners.
. When baking, you have preheated the
oven asthe recipe calls for.
. When baking, you have allowed 1 l/2
to 2inches (4-5cm) on all sides of the
pans for air circulation.
l When broiling, you have completely
closedthe oven door. The broiler
provides best cooking results with the
oven door closed.
n Resetclock if necessary.
n Slide Lock Lever all the way to the right, if
necessary.
n Wait until the delay start time is reached.
mAdjustflame size to fit cooking UtensiL
n Usecorrect-size pans.
n Modify recipe or find a new recipe.
musecooking utensils with smooth, flat bot-
toms.
n Preheat the oven according to recipe’s
specifications.
n Reposition pans for best air circulation.
n Completely closeoven door.
The oven temperature
‘Your old oven was accurate. Your old
seems too low or too high.
. If, after using the oven, you are not satisfied
oven may have shifted gradually while with the temperature settings, they can be
your new oven may be more exact. adjusted by an authorized RoperSYservice
technician. (See“How to get service or
assistance” on page 16.)
[f there has heen a power
interruption, the display
will flash “88:88”.
. Resetthe clock (page 5).
“E” followed by a number
Irom 1 to 8 shows in the
3nall display.
. Call for service. (See“How to get service or
assistance” on page 16.)
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LIMITED WARRANTY
ZEEE’.
HomeAppUances
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
(From date of purchase)
PRODUCTSCOVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
All RoperAppliances Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defectsin
materials or workmanship.
FULLFwEYEARwARRANlY
Refrigerators Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed
Freezers refrigeration system (compressor,evaporator,
Air Conditioners condenser, drier or connecting tubing) which we find to
Dehumidifiers be defective in materials or workmanship.
ii!EEaPSTHYEAR Microwave Ovens Repair or replacement of magnetron tube which we find
to be defective in materials or workmanship.
LIMITED 2ND-5TH YEAR
WARRANTY
Automatic Washers Repair or replacement of any part ofthe gear case
assembly which we find to be defective in materials or
workmanship.
WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. SERVICECALLSTO:
1.Correct the installation of your appliance.
2.Instruct you how to use your appliance.
3.Replacehouse fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replaceowner accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairswhen appliance is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C.Pick up and delivery. Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damageto appliance caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of product not approved by US.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
This Roperappliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for
incidental or consequential damagesand all implied warranties are limited to the sametune periods stated in the express warranties
for RoperBrand Appliances. Somestates do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damagesor
limitations of how long an implied warranty may last, sothe above limitations or exclusions 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 franchised Roper distributor or military
exchange.
HOW TO GET SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
If you need service, first seethe “Before You Call For Service” section of this book. If you still need service after checking this section
additional help can be found if you:
. Contact your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your area?
OR
. Phone 1-806~@ROPER(l-800447-6737) between 8:00 a.m.and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday:
OR
‘For further information, write to: Consumer Relations Dept., RoperBrand Appliances, 2000M-63 North, Benton Harbor, MI 49022:
*When requesting assistance, please provide the model and serial numbers, date of purchase, and a complete description of the
problem. The model and serial numbers are located beneath the removable cooktop (seeillustration on page 3).
If you are not satisfied with the service received, contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is agroup
of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.
Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer or RoperBrand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
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