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.
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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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