Whirlpool FES310Y Installation instructions

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A Note To You
Important Safety
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Parts And Features
Using Your Range
Using The Self-
Cleaning Cycle
Caring For
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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
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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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8 niting of clothing or potholders.
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-
7 miscellaneous parts unless you
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
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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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Setting the electronic clock
When you first plug in the range, or if your
electricity was off for a while, all indicators will
come on and the display will show “88:88”. The
display will then change to “--:--“. SET and the
Clock Indicator will show in the display.
1. Push the Clock button. “12:OO” will show in
the display.
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.
Push the Timer button. SET, TIMER, HR and
MN will come on and the display will show
“:OO”.
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. After the three
tones, the display will return to the time of day
and TIMER will flash. You will hear two tones
every 10 seconds until you cancel the Timer.
To cancel Timer after countdown is over,
push the Clock button and the display will
return to the time of day. TIMER will stop
showing.
To cancel Timer before
countdown is over:
Push the Timer button. The display will show
SET, TIMER, HR, MN and “:OO” for a few
seconds. The time of day will then be displayed.

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 informa-
tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on
page 9.
2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE.
3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to
the baking/roasting 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.
Adjusting the oven temperature control
Oven temperature controls will gradually shift
after years of use. So, even though your new
oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate
temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than
your old oven.
If, after using the oven for a period of time, you
are not satisfied with the temperature settings,
you can adjust them by following these steps:
1. Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to
the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip
it over.
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Loosen the locking screws inside the control
knob. Note the position of the notches.
To lower the temperature, hold knob handle
firmly and move the tooth a notch counter-
clockwise. Each notch equals about 10°F
(5°C).
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 V
control knob. Locking screws
Broiling
1. Position the rack properly before turning on
the oven. Position rack so that the surface of
the food is at least 3 inches (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.
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% 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: Leave the oven door partly open when-
ever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven
to maintain proper temperatures.
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Broiling rack position chart
RACK POSlTlON TYPE OF FOOD/
FROM BOlTOM DONENESS
Hamburger patties and thin
steaks, %” thick or less
Quickly searing food, rare
and medium steaks,
medium patties, ham slices,
fish steaks, frankfurters
Well-done steaks and
patties, lamb chops, split
chicken, pork steaks and
chops, whole fish
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 you leave it in the heated
oven.
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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 line up with all openings in
broiler grid. Grease can then drain away and
cool in pan.
Energy saving tips
Although 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 save 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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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 to keep track of the
cooking time.
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.

Using the automatic MEALTIMER” clock
The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to
turn the oven on and off at times you set ... even
when you are not around.
Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods
which do not require a preheated oven, such as
meats and casseroles. Do not use the delayed
time cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. ...
undercooking will result.
Before using the MEALTfMER clock, make
sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
(See “Setting the electronic clock” on page 11.)
To delay start and stop automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place
the food in the oven.
2. Push the Cook Time button. Then turn the
Set Knob to set the cooking time you want
(up to 11 hours, 50 minutes).
After five seconds, only COOK and the
cooking time will show in the display.
3. Push the Start Time button. Then turn the
Set Knob to set the start time you want (up to
11 hours, 59 minutes from the current time of
day). In example shown, a two-hour cooking
time and a 4 o’clock start time would cause the
oven to turn off at 6 o’clock.
After five seconds, only DELAY and the
time of day will show in the display.
4. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to
the bakingroasting temperature you want. The
oven will now start and stop automatically. The
OVEN HEATING and ON Indicator Lights will
come on when the start time is reached. Only
COOK and the cooking time will show in the
display.
6. After baking/roasting is done, you will hear
three tones, the display will return to the time
of day, and COOK will flash. You will hear two
tones every 10 seconds until you cancel the
MEALTIMER clock. To cancel, push any
button and COOK will stop showing. Turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature
Control Knob to OFF.
NOTE: If the Timer is on, the display will return
to the countdown. COOK will flash and TIMER
will come on. Push any button to make COOK
stop showing.
To cancel the setting after oven has started:
Push the Cook Time button twice.
To cancel the setting before oven has started:
Push the Cook Time button twice. Then push the
Start Time button twice. 15

To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place
the food in the oven.
2. Push the Cook Time button. Then turn the
Set Knob to set the cooking time you want (up
to 11 hours, 50 minutes).
After five seconds, only COOK and the
cooking time will show in the display.
3. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE.
4. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to
the bakinq/roasting temperature you want.
5. After baking/roasting is done, you will hear
three tones, the display will return to the time
of day, and COOK will flash. You will hear two
tones every 10 seconds until you cancel the
MEALTIMERTM clock. To cancel, push any
button and COOK will stop showing. Turn
both the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera-
ture Control Knob to OFF.
NOTE: If the Timer is on, the display will
return to the countdown. COOK will flash and
TIMER will come on. Push any button to make
COOK stop showing.
To cancel the setting after oven has started:
Push the Cook Time button twice.
To avoid sickness and food waste when
using the MEALTIMER” control:
. Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand
for more than two hours before cooking
starts.
l Do not allow food to remain in oven for
more than two hours after the end of
cooking cycle.
NOTE: Do not use foods that will spoil while
waiting for cooking to start. Such foods are:
dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and
cooked meats or fish. Also, foods containing
baking powder or yeast will not rise properly
when cooked using delay start.
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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.
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 resuft in burns or a fire.
Oven vent
The storage drawer
You can remove the storage drawer to make it
easier to clean under the range. Use care when
handling the drawer.
Removlng the storage drawer:
1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before
removing. 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 you apply too much
force or weight 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.
UsingTheSelf-Gleaning Cycle
In This Section Page
Page
How the cycle works ..,..................................... 19 Setting the
controls ..........................................
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Before you start ..........*....................................s 19 Special tips ..........................................
..............21
The Seff-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven
inferior. Like with the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-
to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless.
How the cycle works
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to
burn away soil and grease. During the cycle, the
oven gets much hotter than if does for normal
baking or broiling. This high heat breaks up the
soil or grease and burns it away.
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CLEANING CVCLE
OVEN Sn”T OFF
You can adjust the cycle time to the amount of
soil in your oven. You can set the cycle time
anywhere between 2 and 4 hours. (See “Setting
the controls” on page 20.)
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The graph at the right is representative of a
normal, 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Note that the
heating stops when the 3-hour setting is up, but it
takes longer for the oven to cool enough to
unlock
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3 STOP
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Before you start
Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle,
make sure you:
l Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get
hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to
burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a
soapy steel-wool pad for cleaning.
NOTE: DO NOT clean, move or bend the seal.
Poor cleaning, baking and roasting may result.
l Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and
pans being stored in the oven.
NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without
grid) in the oven if you have first removed most
of the soil by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. If
most of the soil is not removed, too much
smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid
will discolor if cleaned in the S&Cleaning cycle.
l Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will
help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle.
l Remove the oven racks from the oven if you
want them to remain shiny. You can clean the
oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they
will become harder to slide. (See page 25.) If you
clean racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, place
them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (Guides
are counted from bottom to top.)
l Heat and odors are normal during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated
by opening a window or by turning on a vent
hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.
Personal Injury and
Product Damage Hazard
. Do not touch the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. It could burn you.
l Do not use commercial oven cleaners in
your oven. Cleaners may produce
hazardous fumes or damage the porce-
lain finish.
l Do not leave foil in the oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil can burn or meft
and damage the oven surface.
NOTE: Do not force the Lock Lever. You could
bend or break it. The lever is designed to stay
locked until the oven is cool enough to safely
open. Wait until it moves freely.
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.
DO NOT
hand-clean seal
Hand-clean frame
Hand-clean door
around edge I
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Setting the controls
1. Make sure the clock has the correct time of
day.
2. Move the Lock Lever to the right -the Clean
position.
NOTE: A 3-hour Clean Time will automatically
appear in the display when you move the Lock
Lever to the Clean position.
3. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature
Control Knob to CLEAN. The OVEN HEAT-
ING Indicator Light will come on.
4. To start cleaning immediately:
If you want a Clean Time other than three
hours, turn the Set Knob until a time between
2-4 hours shows in the display.
l Use 2 hours for light soil.
l Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil.
The Self-Cleaning cycle will automatically start
2 seconds after setting the Lock Lever.
To delay the start uslng Start Time:
Push the Start Time button. Then turn the Set
Knob to set the Start Time you want (up to
11 hours, 59 minutes from the current time
of day).
If you want a Clean Time other than three
hours, turn the Set Knob until a time between
2-4 hours shows in the display.
l Use 2 hours for light soil.
l Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil.
The Self-Cleaning cycle will start when the
Start Time is reached.
NOTE: You must set the new Clean Time
within one minute after setting the Lock Lever
or setting a Start Time. If you do not, you must
move the Lock Lever back to the left and back
to the right again before entering the Clean
Time.
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