Whirlpool FGP320A Installation instructions

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A Note To You 2
Important Safety
Instructions 3
Parts And Features 6
Using Your Range 7
Caring For Your
Range 17
If You Need
Assistance
Or Service 25
Warranty 28
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A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Roper@’ appliance.
Your Roper@ range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price.
To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care
Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance
properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership
Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new
information 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.
l ALL RANGES CAN TIP.
l INJURY TO PERSOIIS
COULD RESULT.
l INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED
WITH RANGE.
l SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
For further information, see “The anti-tip brackets” on page 16.
Our toll-free number, I-800-44-ROPER (I-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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Important Safety Instructions
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Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with
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:
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion could result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
l Do not try to light any appliance.
l Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
l Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
l If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
General
b Install or locate the range only in accor-
dance with the provided Installation
Instructions. The range must be installed
by a qualified installer. The range must
be properly connected to the proper gas
supply and checked for leaks. The range
must also be properly connected to
electrical supply and grounded.
l Gas fuels and their use in appliances
can cause minor exposures to benzene,
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and
soot, primarily from incomplete combus-
tion. Significant exposure to these
substances could cause cancer or
reproductive harm. Properly adjusted
burners with a blue, rather than a yellow,
flame will minimize incomplete combus-
tion. Venting with a hood or an open
window will further minimize exposure.
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mDo not store things children might
want above the range. Children could be
burned or injured while climbing on it.
l Do not leave children alone or unat-
tended in area where 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.
l Do not operate the range if it is damaged
or not working properly.
l Do not use the range for warming
or heating the room. Persons could be
burned or injured, or a fire could start.
. Do not attempt to light the oven burner on
electric ignition models during a power
failure. Personal injury could result. Reset
oven controls to the off position in the
event of a power failure.
l Use the range only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
l Do not touch surface burners, areas near
surface burners or interior surfaces of
oven. Areas near surface burners and
interior surfaces of an oven become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact surface
burners, areas near surface burners or
interior surfaces of oven until they have
had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces
of the range, such as the oven vent
opening, the surface near the vent
opening, the cooktop, and the oven door,
could also become hot enough to cause
burns.
l Do not wear loose or hanging garments
when using the rarlge. They could ignite if
they touch an open flame and you could
be burned.
l Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces could result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholder
touch an open flame. 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 unopei?ed containers. 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 range. The fumes could create
an explosion and/or fire hazard.
l Do not use the oven for storage.
l Do not use aluminum foil to line area
around surface burners, oven bottom, or
any other part of the range. Use alumi-
num foil only as recommended in this
manual.
l Never use a match or other flame to look
for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could
result.
l Know where your main gas shutoff
valve is located.
When using the cooktop
l Make sure the utensils you use are large
enough to contain lood and avoid
boilovers and spillovers. Heavy splatter-
ing or spillovers lefi’ on a range could
ignite and burn you. Pan size is espe-
cially important in cieep fat frying.
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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.
l Never leave surface burners unattended
at high heat settings. A boilover could
result and cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that could ignite.
l Turn pan handles inward, but not over
other surface burners. This will help
reduce the chance of burns, igniting of
flammable materials, and spills due to
bumping of the pan.
l Do not use decorative covers or trivets
over the surface burners.
When using the oven
l Always position the oven rack(s) in
desired location while oven is cool.
l Use 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 spillovers immediately.
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l Do not use water on grease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming
pan by covering with a well-fitted lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease
outside of pan can be extinguished with
baking soda or, if available, a multipur-
pose dry chemical or foam-type extin-
guisher.
Care and cleaning
l Do not clean door heat seal. It is essen-
tial 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.
l Do not repair or replace any part of the
range unless specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should
be referred to a qualified technician.
l Any additions, changes or conversions
required in order for this appliance to
satisfactorily meet the application needs
must be made by a Roper Distributor or
Qualified Agency.
l On some models, disconnect the
electrical supply before servicing the
range. On all models, disconnect the
gas supply at the shutoff valve near the
range before servicing.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with
the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Surface burn
and grates
Oven vent model)
Model and se
number plate
(under cooktop) Oven burner
Anti-tip brackets
Broiler drawer
Control panel
Surface burner Right rear
markers control knob Right front
control knob
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Left rear Left front
control knob control knob
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Oven temperature
control
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Using Your Range
In This Section
Page
Using the surface burners ................ .7
Positioning racks and .9
pans ..............
For best air circulation 10
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Page
Adjusting the oven temperature
control ............................................. .13
Broiling ............................................ .14
Lighting standing pilots .l 1 Energy saving tips. ......................... .15
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Baking/roasting ............................... .12 The oven vent ................................. .15
The anti-tip brackets ....................... .16
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 burners
Your range is equipped with either standing
pilots or electric ignitors. Standing pilots
must be lit initially with a match following the
directions on page 11. The pilot light will
remain lit when the burners are turned off.
To turn a burner on again, just push in and
turn the control knob to LITE and the burner
will light. Electric ignitors automatically light
the burners each time the control knob is
turned to LITE.
Push in the control knob and turn
counterclockwise to the LITE position. On
electric ignitor models, the clicking sound is
the ignitor sparking. Visually check that
burner has lit.
After the burner lights, turn the control
knob to the desired setting. You can set the
control knob anywhere between HI and LO.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner marker
shows which surface burner is turned on by
that knob.
Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings (see next
page). If the heat setting is too high, it can:
l Char bacon and cause curling.
l Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
l Toughen liver, fish and seafood.
l Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
l Cause a boilover.
Push in and turn
counterclockwise

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.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LITE
HI l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
Medium l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes.
l For gravy, pudding and
icing.
LO
l To light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control
back to a desired setting.
l To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
l To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the
LITE position.
In case of a prolonged power
failure
Surface burners with electric ignitors can be
manually lighted. Hold a lit match near a
burner and slowly turn the control knob on
until the burner lights. After the burner
lights, turn the control knob to the desired
setting. Power failures will not affect stand-
ing pilots. Do not attempt to operate an
electric ignition oven during a power
failure.
Burn, Fire, and Explosion Hazard
l Burner flame should not extend beyond
the edge of the cooking utensil. The
flame could burn you and cause poor
cooking results.
l Be sure all control knobs are turned
to OFF when you are not cooking.
Someone could be burned or a fire
could start if a burner is accidentally
left ON.
l If the flame should go out while cook-
ing, 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, see safety note on page 3.
Failure to follow these precautions
could result in explosion or fire.
Product Damage Hazard
Do not leave an empty utensil, or one
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
burner.
The utensil could overheat and could
damage the utensil or cooking product.
Cookware tips
No one brand of cookware is best for all
people. Knowing something about pan
materials and construction will help you select
the correct cookware for your needs.
l NOTE: For best results and greater fuel
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware
in good condition.
l The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
l The pan material (metal or glass) affects
how fast heat transfers from the surface
burners 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 Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be
sure there are no crevices, rough edges or
areas where food might collect.
l Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are
full or empty.
l Use cookware only as it was intended to
be used. Follow pan instructions. This is
very important for glass cookware because
some should be used only in the oven.
Other pans are marked as flameware and
may be used on the surface burners.
Home canning information
The larger diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can cause
damage to the cooktop.
To protect your range:
l For best results, use a canner which can
be centered over the surface burner.
l Do not place canner on two surface
burners 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.
l Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
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 RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large 1st or 2nd rack
roasts, turkeys guide from bottom
Angel and bundt cakes, 2nd rack guide
most quick breads, from bottom
yeast breads, casse-
roles, meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
When baking on two racks, arrange racks Failure to follow the above precautions
on first and third rack guides from bottom. could result in personal injury.
Personal Injury Hazard
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.
l Do not place items on the open oven
door.
l Be careful when installing and
removing large food items from extra
roasting rack position. Food will be
close to hot surfaces, including oven
bottom and sides.
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Extra oven rack position
(roasting rack)
When roasting food too large to be placed in
oven with rack in lowest position, place rack
on bottom of oven.
For proper roasting, follow these
guidelines:
l The rack must be level.
l Use adequate amount of liquid (meat
juices or water) so food does not get
overdone.
l Do not try to pull rack out over door.
Rack will be at the same level as door
when door is opened.
Extra oveli rack
position
For best air circulation
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‘h-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.
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Lighting standing pilots
(models FGP320Y, FGP320A, FLP320A, and FLP3lOY)
To light range pilots:
1. Make sure all controls are turned off.
2. Remove the surface burner grates from
the cooktop. Lift the cooktop. (See “Lift-
up cooktop” on page 18.)
3. To light, hold a lit match over the pilot
light located between the front and back
burners. The pilot flame should be l/4 to
3/ain (.6-l cm) high.
4. If the pilot flame needs adjustment,
turn the pilot adjustment screw midway
down the length of the manifold pipe,
behind the control panel.
5. Lower the cooktop and replace the
grates before using the surface burners.
To light oven burner pilot:
1. Make sure the Oven Temperature
Control is turned off.
2. Remove the oven bottom (see “Remov-
ing the oven bottom” on page 21). Then
unscrew the burner baffle located on the
burner (see Installation Instructions for
more information about the baffle).
3. Hold a lit match over the oven burner
pilot located at the rear of the burner.
4. After the oven burner pilot is burning
steadily, check burner lighting by turning
the Oven Temperature Control to a
temperature above 140°F (60°C). The
burner will take 50-60 seconds to light.
5. Replace the burner baffle and oven
bottom.
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Baking/roasting
NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven
burner on electric ignition models during a
power failure. See “Important Safety Instruc-
tions” on page 4 for more information.
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. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature
Control counterclockwise to the baking/
roasting temperature you want. The oven
burner will automatically light in 50-60
seconds.
3. When baking, preheat the oven for
10 minutes. Put food in the oven.
NOTES:
l Do not preheat when roasting or
cooking items such as casseroles.
l Do not place food directly on the oven
bottom.
4. During baking/roasting, the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain the tem-
perature setting.
5. When baking/roasting is done, turn the
Oven Temperature Control clockwise to
OFF.
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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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Make sure the Oven Temperature Control
Knob is turned to the off position. Pull
knob straight off and flip it over.
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
clockwise. Each notch equals about 20°F
(11 “C).
To raise the temperature, hold knob
handle firmly and move the tooth a notch
counterclockwise. Each notch equals
about 20°F (11 “C).
Tighten the locking screws and replace
the control knob.
To lower
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Broiling
The broiler drawer is located below the oven
door. Always broil with the oven door
closed.
1. Pull the broiler drawer open and tilt the
door panel down.
2. Place broiler pan grid so grease can
drain down ribbing and through slots into
lower part of the broiler pan. See picture.
Drain slot Rib Front
3. Before the broiler is turned on, place
food on broiler pan and position the
broiler pan at one of the three levels.
4. Close broiler drawer.
5. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature
Control counterclockwise to BROIL. The
broiler will automatically light in 50-60
seconds.
6. When broiling is done, turn the Oven
Temperature Control clockwise to OFF.
NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before
using. Completely close the broiler drawer
during broiling.
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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 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 burner control on low to finish
cooking.
l Use the more efficient surface burners
instead of the oven when possible.
l Turn on the surface burner only after
placing filled pan on the burner grate.
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 to bake is right after a
meal has been cooked in the oven.
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.
The oven vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven
through a vent located under the backguard.
The vent is needed for air circulation. Do
not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting
will result.
NOTE: Never store plastics, paper or other
items that could melt or burn near the oven
vent, or any of the surface burners.
Burn Hazard
When the oven is ON, pans and pan
handles left near the oven vent could
become hot enough to burn the user
and to melt plastics. Use potholders to
move pans.
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The anti-tip brackets ’
The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much
force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip brackets properly secured.
Personal Injury Hazard
*To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with properly
installed anti-tip brackets supplied with range.
l If range is moved for cleaning or service, check that anti-tip devices
are engaged before using range.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury.
To verify the anti-tip brackets
are engaged:
l Grasp rear of range and carefully try to tilt
forward. If anti-tip brackets are attached to
floor with screws and rear leveling legs are
positioned under brackets (one for each
rear leveling leg), range should not tilt
forward.
l See Installation Instructions for further
details.
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Caring For Your Range
In This Section
Page Page
Surface burner grates .......................17 Removing the oven door .................20
Lift-up cooktop .................................18 Removing the oven bottom .............21
Surface burners ................................19 Cleaning chart ...................................22
Your range is designed for easy care. You
can do most cleaning with items found
around your home. Cleaning your range
whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to
keep it looking and operating like new.
Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and
Explosion Hazard
l Make sure all controls are OFF and
the range is cool before cleaning.
l Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or
rust removers.
l Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air.
keep appliance area clear and free of
combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Failure to follow these guidelines could
result in burns, electrical shock, fire or
explosion.
Surface burner grates
1. Make sure all surface burners are off and
the surrounding parts are cool.
2. Lift off the surface burner grates.
3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water
or in a dishwasher. Use a nonabrasive,
plastic scrubbing pad for cooked-on
foods. Rinse and dry well.
4. Replace burner grates.
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Lift-up cooktop
1. Remove surface burner grates.
2. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners
until the support rods lock into place.
Personal Injury Hazard
Be sure both support rods are fully
extended and in the locked position.
Failure to do so could result in per-
sonal injury from the cooktop acciden-
tally falling.
Product Damage Hazard
Do not drop the cooktop. Damage
could result to the porcelain and the
cooktop frame.
3. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a
soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled
areas.
NOTE: When cleaning under the cooktop
on standing pilot models, be careful not to
extinguish pilots.
4. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from
both sides while pressing the support
rods back to unlock them. Lower the
cooktop into place. Replace surface
burner grates.
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Surface burners
1. Lift up the cooktop, following the instruc-
tions above.
2. Before cleaning, remove screws that
hold each of the burners in place. The
screws prevent the burners from moving
during shipment. Remove the shipping
screws with a Phillips screwdriver, lift the
burner up, tilt it to one side at the end
closest to the ignitor and move it toward
the back of the range. This separates the
burner from the gas valve at the front of
the range, so it can be easily removed.
3. Wipe off surface burners with warm,
soapy water and a sponge after each use.
To remove cooked-on food, soak the
burners in a vinegar and water solution for
20-30 minutes. Scrub with a plastic
scrubbing pad.
4. If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort
the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to
clean the ports.
5. Before putting the burners back, dry
them thoroughly by setting them in a
warm oven for 30 minutes.
6. Replace burners, making sure they are
properly seated and level. Replace
screws.
7. Occasionally check the burner flames
for proper size and shape as shown. A
good flame is blue in color. If flames lift off
ports, are yellow, or are noisy when
turned off, you may need to clean the
burners (see above), or call a qualified
technician for adjustment.
Typical surface burner flame
at the highest setting
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Removing the oven door
Removing the oven door will help make it
easier to clean the oven.
Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure all controls are OFF and the
oven is cool before removing oven
door.
Failure to do so could result in burns or
electrical shock.
To remove:
1. Open the door as far as it will go.
2. Remove the screws on each side of the
oven door.
3. Close the door about ?Aof the way.
4. Lift the door up and off the hinges.
To replace:
1. Be sure the hinge arms are in the open
position. Be careful if pulling the hinges
open by hand. Hinges may snap back
against the oven frame and could pinch
fingers.
2. Hold the door at the sides near the top.
Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom
of the door. Insert arms evenly, as far as
they will go.
3. If the door is not in line with the oven
frame, remove it and repeat the above
steps.
4. Replace the screws on the oven door.
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