Whirlpool FEP340Y Installation instructions

UseAndCare
A Note To You 2
Important Safety
Instructions 3
Parts And Features 6
Using Your Range 7
Caring For
Your Range 18
If You Need Assistance
Or Setice 25
Warranty 28
l-800-44-ROPER
Call us with questions or comments.
STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE
MODEL FEP340Y
(D-72

ANoteToYou
Thank you for buying a Roper appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone
into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain
your appliance properly and safety. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner-
ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new informa-
tion on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and
follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as
personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock. This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches, dents,
etc.) and damage to your personal property.
Our toll-free number, l-800-44-ROPER (l-800-447-67371, is
available 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If
You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 25. If you need further help, feel free to call us. When calling,
you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we
have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales
slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe
place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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ImportantSafetylnstructions
General
4ead all instructions before
using the range.
l Install or locate the range only
in accordance with the pro-
vided Installation Instructions.
4Jse the range only for its@- .
t;;i;z,use as described In this
.
areas near units, heating ele-
ments or interior surfaces of
oven. Surface units and heating
elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color.
Areas near surface units and
interior surfaces of an oven
@WARNING: To reduce the risk
of ti become hot enou h to cause
app iance must be secured by
P
ping of the appliance, the burns. During anc?
after use,
a proper1 installed anti-tip do not touch, or let clothing or
f! other flammable materials
bracket. o check if the bracket contact surface units, areas
is installed properly, see “The near units, heatin elements or
anti-tip bracket” on page 17. interior surfaces 0 oven until3
l CAUTION: Do not store things they have had sufficient time
children mi ht want above the to cool. Other surfaces of the
range. Chil %ren could be range may become hot enough
burned or injured while climb- to cause burns; such as, the
ing on it. oven vent opening, the surface
l Do not leave children alone or near the vent opening, the
unattended in area where the cooktop, the oven door and
range is in use. They should window.
never be allowed to sit or stand
on an
could II part of the range. They e burned or injured.
l Do not operate the range if
it is damaged or not working
properly.
.Do not use the range for @Donot wear loose or hanging
warming or heatin %
the room. garments when using the
Persons could be urned or range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and
injured, or a fire could start. you could be burned.
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*Use only dry
damp pothol cp
otholders. Moist or
ers on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth for a
potholder. It could catch on fire.
@Keep range vents unobstructed.
@Donot heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury.
l Do not store flammable materials
on or near the ran e. The fumes
can create an exp osion and/or
P
fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
*Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cookin %without reflector bowls
may su ject the wirin and com-
ponents underneath t
a em to
damage.
l Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners ma result in a risk of
electric sI!ock or fire.
*Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller
than the surface unit, some of
the heatin
posed an8 element will be ex- may result in the
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8 niting of clothing or potholders.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
l Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
range. Only certain types of
glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
eNever leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
.Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i niting of
flammable materia s,9 and spills
due to bumping of the pan.
When usina the oven
*Always osition oven rack(s) in
desired ocation while oven ISP
cool. If a rack must be removed
while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating
element in oven.
aUse care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.

~Grease
l Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
overs immediately.
*Do not use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flaming pan on
range by coverin with a well-
fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat%
tray. Flaming grease outside of
E
an can be ex-tin uished with
aking soda or, i
?available, a
multipurpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Care and cleanina
*Do not soak removable heating
elements in water. The element
will be damaged and shock or
fire could result.
@Donot 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 recommended
in this Use and Care Guide.
*Do not repair or replace any
part of the range unless specifi-
cally recommended in this
manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a quali-
fied technician.
@Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

PartsAnd Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the
location and appearance of all parts and features.
Anti-tip bracket
(on wall behind control panel )
L?\
-Oven vent
Automatic oven
- light switch
- Broil element
Removable - Bake element
Control panel
Left front Left rear Manual oven
Clock/Minute
Oven temperature Oven
control knob selector
indicator light control knob control knob
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Using Your Range
In This Section
Paw
Using the surface units ..................................... .7
Positioning racks and pans .............................. .9
For best air circulation ..................................... 10
Using aluminum foil for baking.. .................... .10
Setting the electronic clock ............................. 11
Using the electronic Timer .............................. 11
Baking/roasting ................................................ 12
Paw
Adjusting the oven temperature control ...... ..13
Broiling .............................................................. 13
Broiling tips ....................................................... 15
Energy saving tips ............................................ 15
The oven vent ................................................... 16
The storage drawer .......................................... 16
The anti-tip bracket .......................................... 17
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives
you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.
Using the surface units
Control knobs must be pushed in before
turning them to a setting. They can be set
anywhere between HI and OFF.
Surface unit markers
The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows
which surface unit is turned on by that knob.
Surface heating indicator light
The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the
control panel will glow when a surface unit is
turned on.
Burn and Fire Hazard
Se sure all control knobs are turned to OFF
and all indicator lights are OFF when you
are not cooking.
Someone could be burned or a fire could
start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON.

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.
SElTlNG RECOMMENDED USE
HI
l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
MED-HI
l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes.
MED . For gravy, pudding and icing.
l To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
MED-LO
l To keep food cooking after
startina it on a hiaher settina.
LO
l To keep food warm until ready
to serve.
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.
l For best results and greater energy efficiency, use
only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact
with the surface units. To check the flatness of a
utensil:
-Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by
placing a ruler across it.
-Rotate the ruler in all directions. There should be
no gaps between the pan and the ruler.
NOTE: Woks, canners and teakettles with flat
bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now
available in most houseware stores or depart-
ments.
l The pan should have straight sides and a tight-
fitting lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans
that are fairly lightweight. Remember that a very
heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with
food.
l The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast
heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan
material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan
bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking
results.
l Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-resistant
material and be securely attached to the pan.
l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has
boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. It can overheat
and may damage the utensil or surface unit.
l Do not use canners, woks and specialty utensils
with rounded, warped, ridged or dented bottoms.
These could cause severe overheating which
damages the utensil and/or surface unit.
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Product Damage Hazard
If a surface unit stays red for a long time,
the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is
too small for the surface unit. Prolonged
usage of incorrect utensils for long periods
of time can result in damage to the surface
unit, cooktop. wiring and surrounding areas.
To prevent damage, use correct utensils,
start cooking on HI and turn control down to
continue cooking.

Home canning information
To protect your range:
l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results.
l For best results, use the largest surface unit.
Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered
over the surface unit and which does not extend
more than one inch outside surface unit area.
Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly
centered, trap heat and can cause damage to
the cooktop.
l Do not place canner on two surface units at the
same time. Excessive heat build-up will damage
the cooktop.
l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the
control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to
lowest position needed to keep water boiling.
l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
l To prolong the life of the elements:
-Prepare small batches at a time.
-Do not use elements for canning all day.
Optional canning kit
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can shorten the
life of regular surface units and cause damage to
the cook-top.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we
recommend the installation of a Canning Kit.
Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Roper
dealer or authorized Roper service company.
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack
should be placed so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1l/z to
2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan
and the oven walls and other pans.
For proper cooking, follow these guidelines
for specific foods:
l Angel and bundt cakes, yeast breads, frozen
pies, large roasts and turkeys-place rack on
lowest level.
l Casseroles, muffins, most quick breads and
meats-place rack on second or third level from
bottom.
l Cookies, biscuits, cakes and non-frozen pies-
place rack on second or third level from bottom.
When baking on two racks, arrange racks on
bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when
broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on
page 14.
Personal Injury Hazard
l Always position oven rack(s) in desired
location before turning oven on. Be sure
the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven is
hot, use potholders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions
may result in personal injury.

For best air circulation
The hot air must circulate around the pans in the
oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven.
This results in better baking.
l Place the pans so that one is not directly over
the other.
l Allow 1X-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around
each pan and between pans and oven walls.
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.
Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.
NOTE: “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss,
longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or
roasting results. Use a reliable kitchen timer to
keep track of the cooking time.
Using aluminum foil for baking
Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or
casseroles.
l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack
with the food. The foil should have the edges
turned up and be about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all
around than the dish holding the food.
l Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil.
It will reduce air circulation and cause poor
cooking results.
l Do not line oven bottom with foil or other liners.
Poor baking will result.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard
Do not allow foil to touch the heating
elements because it will damage them and
could result in shock or fire hazard.
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Setting the electronic clock
When you first plug in the range, or if your
electricity was off for a while, the display will
show “88:88”, then change to “--:--“. SET and
CLOCK will show in the display.
1. Push the Clock button. “12:OO” will show in the
display.
2. Turn the Set Knob until the correct time shows
in the display.
3. Push the Clock button to start clock operation.
Using the electronic Timer
The Timer does not start or stop the oven. It
works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to
24 hours.
1. Push the Timer button. SET and TIMER will
come on and the display will show “:OO”.
2. Turn the Set Knob until the desired time
shows in the display. The timer will begin
counting down two seconds after the time is
set. You will hear two tones when one minute
is remaining on the timer. When the time is up,
you will hear three tones. You will hear two
tones every 10 seconds until you cancel the
Timer.
3. To cancel, push the Clock button and the
display will return to the time of day.
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Baking/roasting
1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on
the oven. To change rack position, lift rack
at front and pull out. For further information,
see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9.
2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE.
3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to
the bakingroasting temperature you want.
The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come
on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN
HEATING Indicator Light first goes off.
NOTE: Do not preheat oven when roasting or
cooking items such as casseroles.
4. Put food in the oven.
During baking/roasting, the elements will
turn on and off to maintain the temperature
setting. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light
will turn on and off with the elements.
NOTE: The top element helps heat during
baking/roasting, but does not turn red.
5. When baking/roasting is done, turn both the
Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature
Control Knob to OFF. The OVEN HEATING
Indicator Light will go off.
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Adjusting the oven temperature control
Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your
old oven? The temperature of your old oven may
have shifted gradually without you noticing the
change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to
provide accurate temperatures. But, when
compared to your old oven, the new design
may give you different results.
If, after using the oven for a period of time, you
are not satisfied with the temperature settings,
they can be adjusted by following these steps:
1. Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to
the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip
it over.
2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control
knob. Note the position of the notches.
3. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle
firmly and move the tooth a notch counter-
clockwise. Each notch equals about 10°F
(5°C).
4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle
firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise.
Each notch equals about 10°F (5°C).
Tighten the locking screws and replace the
control knob.
Broiling
1. Position the rack properly before turning on
the oven. The oven rack should be positioned
so that the surface of the food is at least 3 in-
ches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element.
See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 14.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open
about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay
open by itself.
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature
Control Knob to BROIL. The OVEN HEATING
Indicator Light will come on.
NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling.
5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven
Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob
to OFF. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light
will go off.
Notch- Tooth
Locking screws
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Custom broil
l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven
Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise
until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light
goes off.
l If you want the food to broil slower from the
start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob
between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C).
These temperature settings allow the broil
heating element to cycle and to slow cooking.
The lower the temperature, the slower the
cooking.
l Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook
better if you use lower broiling temperatures.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all
broiling temperatures.
NOTE: The oven door must be partly open
whenever the oven is being used to broil. Leaving
the door open allows the oven to maintain proper
temperatures.
Broiling rack position chart
RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/
FROM BOlTOM DONENESS
4 Quickly searing food, rare
steaks
Medium steaks and o-
patties, ham slices, fish e
steaks, frankfurters e
Well-done steaks and
patties, lamb chops, split o-
chicken, pork steaks and
chops, whole fish
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Broiling tips
l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They
are designed to drain excess liquid and fat
away from the cooking surface to help prevent
spatter, smoke or fire.
l Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook
for correct broiling times.
l 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.
Energy saving tips
Afthough the energy used for cooking is usually a
very small percentage of the total energy used in
the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently.
Here are some tips to help you conserve energy
when using your cooking product.
l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and
tight-fitting lids.
l Match the pan to the surface unit size.
l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help
shorten cooking time.
l Preheat pans only when recommended and for
the shortest time possible.
l Start food on higher heat settings, then set
surface unit control on low or off to finish
cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when
possible.
l Use the more efficient surface units instead of
the oven when possible.
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Fire Hazard
l Place meat the correct distance from the
element. Meat placed too close to the
element may spatter, smoke, burn or
catch fire during broiling.
l To ensure adequate grease drainage, do
not use cookie sheets or similar pans for
broiling. Also, covering the broiler grid
with foil is not recommended. Poor
drainage of grease may result in fire. If foil
is used, cut slits in foil to correspond with
all openings in broiler grid. Grease can
then drain away and cool in pan.
l Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled
pan on the unit.
l “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer
cooking times and unsatisfactory baking
results. Rely on your timer.
l Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time is after a meal has been
cooked in it.
l Preheat the oven 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.
l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
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The oven vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven
through a vent under the right rear surface unit.
You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it
while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air
circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/
roasting can result.
NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt.
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Oven vent @f!gi&‘
Burn and Fire Hazard
If you leave a utensil on the right rear
surface unit, use potholders when moving
it. Pan handles can become hot enough to
burn.
Keep flammable materials away from oven
vent.
Failure to do so can result in burns or a fire.
The storage drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans.
The drawer can be removed to make it easier to
clean under the range. Use care 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 first stop. Lift front and pull out to the
second stop.
2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the
way out.
Replacing the storage drawer:
1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer
guides on both sides of opening.
2. Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops
on drawer slide rails clear white stops on
drawer guides. Lift drawer front again to clear
second stop and slide drawer closed.
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The anti-tip bracket
The range will not tip during normal use. How-
ever, tipping can occur if excessive force or
weight is applied to the open door without the
anti-tip bracket properly secured.
To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged:
l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached
with screws to the wall behind the control panel.
l Make sure the cable tether on the back of the
range is secured by the two hooks on the
bracket.
l See Installation Instructions for further details.
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Caring For Your Range
In This Section
Page
Surface units and reflector bowls ...................18
Lift-up cooktop .................................................21
Removing the oven door ..................................21
Page
Cleaning chart ...................................................22
The oven light ...................................................24
Your range is designed for ease of care. Most
cleaning can be done with items found around
your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills
or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard
operating like new. Make sure all controls are OFF and the
range is cool before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in burns or
electrical shock.
Surface units and reflector bowls
Removing
1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool
before removing surface units and reflector
bowls.
2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the recep-
tacle, just enough to clear the element hold-
down clip and the reflector bowl.
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3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the
receptacle.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart”
on page 22 for cleaning instructions.
Replacing
1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool
before replacing surface units and reflector
bowls.
2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the
surface unit receptacle and the element hold-
down clip.
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3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with
the terminal just started into the receptacle.
Push the surface unit terminal into the
receptacle.
4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle
as far as it will go, push down the edge of the
surface unit opposite the receptacle. The
element hold-down clip will keep the surface
unit from moving around.
NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the
utensils on the surface units. They also help
catch spills. When they are kept clean, they
reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl gets discolored, some of the
utensils may not be flat enough, or some may be
too large for the surface unit. In either case,
some of the heat that’s meant to go into or
around a utensil goes down and heats the
reflector bowl. This extra heat can discolor it.
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