Whirlpool FES310Y Installation instructions

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A Note To You
Important Safety
lnsttuctions
Parts And Features
Using Your Range
Using The Self-
Cleaning Cycle
Caring For
Your Range
If Yy Need
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SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE a-4
MODEL FES310Y

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. R is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain
your appliance properly and safely. 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-80044-ROPER (l-800447-6737), 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 26. 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
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, or damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
General *Use the range only for itsin- .
*Read all instructions before
using the range. t;;;;t,use as described In this
.
l Install or locate the range onl
accordance with the provide cy in
Installation Instructions. The
ran9e must be installed by a
qua ified installer. The range *DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE
must must be properly con- UNITS, AREAS NEAR UNITS,
netted to electrical supply and HEATING ELEMENTS OR
grounded. INTERIOR SURFACES OF
OVEN. Surface units and heat-
ing elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color.
Areas near surface units and
interior surfaces of an oven
l WARNING: To reduce the risk of become hot enou h to cause
tipping of the ap
Ii liance, the burns. During antpafter use, appliance must e secured by a do not touch, or let clothing or
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roperly installed anti-tip other flammable materials
racket. To check if the bracket contact surface units, areas
is installed properly, see “The near units, heatin
anti-tip bracket on page 18. interior surfaces 0 oven until
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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 burned range may become hot enough
or injured while climbing on it. to cause burns; such as, the
l Do not leave children alone or
unattended in area where the
range is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand
on an
could ‘bpart of the range. They e burned or injured.
l Do not operate the range if
it is damaged or not working
properly.
@Donot use the range for
warming or heatin ii the room.
Persons could be urned or
injured, or a fire could start.
@Donot wear loose or hanging
garments when using the
range. They could ignite if they
touch a hot surface unit and
you could be burned.
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l Use only dry
damp pothol d”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.
l Keep range vents unobstructed.
l Do not 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
can create an exp osion and/or?e. The fumes
fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
l Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cookin % without reflector bowls
may su ject the wirin a and com-
ponents underneath t em to
damage.
l Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
l 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 heatin8 element will be ex-
posed an may result in the
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orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
@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.
l Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i
9niting of
flammable materia s, and spills
due to bumping of the pan.
When usinn the oven
l 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.
@Usecare when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.

Grease
@Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
overs immediately.
ADOnot use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner rotective coating of
any kind sR
ould be used in or
around any part of the oven.
~DO not use water on grease
l Before self-cleaning the oven.,
remove broiler cf an, broiler
fires. Never pick up a flaming oven racks an 8rid,
other utensr s.
pan. Smother flamin
range by coverin pan on Do not use your oven to clean
fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat
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WIh a well-
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are instructed to do so in this
tray. Flaming grease outside of Use and Care Guide.
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an can be extin uished with
aking soda or, i
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available, a *Do not soak removable heating
multipurpose dry chemical or elements in water. The element
foam-type extinguisher. will be damaged and shock or
fire could result.
Care and cleaning *Do not clean door heat seal. It
4mall amounts of formalde- is essential for a good seal.
hyde and carbon monoxide are Care should be taken not to
grven off in the Self-Cleaning rub, damage or move the seal.
cycle from fiberglass insulatron Clean only parts recommended
and food decomposition. Sig- in this Use and Care Guide.
nificant exposure to these .Do not repair or replace any
substances can cause cancer part of the range unless specifi-
or reproductive harm. Exposure tally recommended in this
can be minimized by venting manual. All other servicing
with a hood or open window should be referred to a quali-
and wiping out excess food fied technician.
spills prior to self-cleaning.
l Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
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PartsAndFeatures
This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the
location and appearance of all pa& and features.
Anti-tip bracket
(on wall behind control panel )
Aemovable
Control panel
marker control knob control knob
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UsingYour Range
In This Section Paw
Using the 8urface 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
Bakinglroasting ................................................ 12
Adjusting the oven temperature control ....... .I2
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Broiling .............................................................. 13
Broiling tips ....................................................... 14
Energy saving tips ............................................ 14
Using the automatic MEALTIMER” clock ....... 15
The oven vent ................................................... 17
The storage drawer .......................................... 17
The anti-tip bracket .......................................... 19
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
Push in control knobs before turning them to a
setting. You can set them anywhere between HI
and OFF.
Swface 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
Be 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.
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Until you get used to the settings, use the
following as a guide. For best results, start
cooking at the high setting; then turn the control
knob down to continue cooking.
SElTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI
l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
MEPHI l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes.
MED
l For gravy, pudding and icing.
l To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
MEPLO l To keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
LO
l To keep food warm until ready
to serve.
Cookware tips
l Select a pan that is about the same size as the
surface unit.
l NOTE: For best results and greater energy
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that
make good contact with the surface units.
Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (porce-
lain enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could
cause severe overheating, which damages the
utensil and/or surface unit.
Woks, canners and teakettles with flat
bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
now available in most stores that sell
housewares.
l The pan should have straight sides and a tight-
fitting lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
pans that are fairly light-weight.
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 sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached to
the pan.
Product Damage Hazard
l 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.
l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which
has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The
utensil can overheat and may damage the
utensil or surface unit.
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Home canning information
To protect your range:
l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best
resufts.
l Use the largest surface unit for best results.
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. Too much heat will build up and
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.
. Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
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.
l To prolong the Me of the elements:
- Prepare small batches at a time.
- Do not use elements for canning all day.
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one rack, place the
rack so the top of the food will be centered in the
oven.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys
Angel and bundt cakes,
most quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins,
cakes, nonfrozen pies
2nd level from
bottom
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2nd or 3rd 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.
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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 For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm)
of space around each pan and between pans
and oven walls. There must be a minimum
space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).
l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one
time.
Use the following as a guide to determine where
to place the pans.
One pan
Place in the center of the oven rack.
Two pans
Place in opposite corners of the oven rack
Three or four pans
Place in opposite corners on each oven rack.
Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.
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. Turn up foil edges and make sure
foil is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) larger all around
than the dish holding the food.
. 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 resutt.
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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