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Oven vent
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CONTINUOUS-CLEANINGGASRANGE
SF332BSW/EW
STANDARD-CLEANINGGASRANGE
SF302OSW/EWSF302BSW/EW(shown)

Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions ........ .3
Using Your Range ........................... 6
Using the surface burners .............. .6
Lighting standing pilots ................... .7
Using the oven control ................... .8
Baking ........................................ .8
Adjusting the oven temperature
control ..................................... 9
Broiling ...................................... 10
The oven vent ............................... 11
Caring For Your Range ................. 12
Control panel and knobs ............... 12
Surface burner grates ................... 13
Surface burners ............................ 14
Removable cooktop ...................... 15
Removable oven door ................... 16
Using the standard-cleaning oven .17
Using the continuous-cleaning
oven .......................................... 17
Cleaning tips ................................. 20
If You Need Service
Or Assistance ............................... .22
Whirlpool Range Warranty ........... .24
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide
label. It will be easier to remove before
the range is used. To remove any
remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
or
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-
ing detergent before removing glue as
described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the finish.
See “Important Safety Instructions” on
page 3.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card pro-
vided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this
information ready if you need set-vice or
call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (located as shown) and pur-
chase date from sales slip.
l Keep this book, the Cooking Guide
and sales slip together in a handy
place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
You are responsible for:
l Installing and leveling the range on a
floor strong enough to support its
weight, and where it is protected from
the elements. (See the Installation
Instructions.)
l Making sure the range is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Properly maintaining the range.
l Using the range only for jobs ex-
pected of a home range.
9 Making sure the range is secured by
properly installed anti-tip bracket(s),
with rear leveling leg(s) positioned
under bracket(s).
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ImportantSafetyInstructions
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:
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT,
ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN
CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER
TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDI-
TIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED
INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, MANUFACTURER
(DEALER) OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
- IMPORTANT -
TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP
THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Important Safety Instructions
Continued
l Install or locate the range only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions. It is
recommended that the range be
installed by a qualified installer.
The range must be properly con-
nected to the proper gas supply
and checked for leaks. The range
must also be properly connected to
electrical supply and grounded.
l To reduce the risk of tipping of the
appliance, the appliance must be
secured by properly installed anti-
tip bracket(s). To check if the
bracket(s) is installed properly,
shine a flashlight under range
toward rear corners and verify that
the anti-tip bracket(s) is engaged.
See Installation Instructions for
further details.
l Gas fuels and combustion can
result in potential exposure to
chemicals known to cause cancer
or reproductive harm. For example,
benzene is a chemical which is a
part of the gas supplied to the
range. It is consumed in the flame
during combustion. However,
exposure to a small amount of
benzene is possible if a gas leak
occurs. Formaldehyde, carbon
monoxide and soot are by-products
of incomplete combustion. Properly
adjusted burners with a bluish
rather than a yellow flame will
minimize incomplete combustion.
l Do not operate the range if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged.
l Do not use the range for warming
or heating the room. Persons could
be burned or injured, or a fire could
start.
l Use the range only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
l Do not wear loose or hanging
garments when using the range.
They could ignite if they touch a hot
surface burner and you could be
burned.
l Do not touch surface burners, areas
near burners or interior surfaces of
oven. Areas near surface burners
and interior surfaces of an oven
become hot enough to cause burns.
During use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materi-
als contact surface burners, areas
near surface burners or interior
surfaces of oven. Other surfaces of
the range may become hot enough
to cause burns; such as, the oven
vent opening, the surface near the
vent opening, the cooktop, and the
oven door.
l Make sure the utensils you use are
large enough to contain food and
avoid boil-overs and spill-overs.
Heavy splattering or spill-overs left
on a range can ignite and burn you.
Pan size is especially important in
deep fat frying.
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 Use only dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on surface burners
may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch surface
burners. Do not use a towel or bulky
cloth for a potholder. They could
catch on fire.
l Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
range. Only certain types of glass,
glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen-
ware or other glazed utensils are
suitable for ranges without breaking
due to the sudden change in
temperature.
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l Do not use decorative covers or
l Do not leave children alone or
trivets over the surface burners. unattended in area where the
l Do not heat unopened containers. range is in use. They should never
They could explode. The hot be allowed to sit or stand on any
contents could cause burns and part of the range. They could be
container particles could cause burned or injured.
injury.
l Never use a match or other flame
. Grease is flammable and should to look for a gas leak. Explosion
be handled carefully. Let fat cool and injury could result.
before attempting to handle it. Do
l Know where your main gas shut
not allow grease to collect around off valve is located.
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
overs immediately.
l Keep range vents unobstructed.
l Do not use water on grease fires. . Clean your range regularly. See
care and cleaning instructions in
Never pick up a flaming pan. this manual.
Smother flaming pan on range by
covering with a well-fitted lid,
l Be sure all range parts are cool
cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming before cleaning.
grease outside of pan can be
l Do not clean door heat seal. It is
extinguished with baking soda or, essential for a good seal. Care
if available, a multipurpose dry should be taken not to rub,
chemical or foam-type extin- damage, or move the seal. Clean
guisher. only parts recommended in this
l Never leave surface burners unat- Use and Care Guide.
tended at high heat settings. A
l Do not use oven cleaners on
boil-over could result and cause continuous-cleaning ovens. No
smoking and greasy spill-overs commercial oven cleaner or oven
that may ignite. liner protective coating of any kind
l Make sure surface burners are off should be used in or around any
when you are finished, and when part of the oven.
you aren’t watching.
l Do not repair or replace any part of
l Use care when opening oven the range unless specifically rec-
door. Let hot air or steam escape ommended in this manual. All
before removing or replacing food. other servicing should be referred
l Always position oven racks in to a qualified technician.
desired location while oven is cool.
l Disconnect the electrical supply
l Do not store flammable materials before servicing the range.
on or near the range. They could
explode or burn.
l Do not store things children might
want above the range. Children
could be burned or injured while
climbing on it. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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UsingYourRange
Surface burner
marker - 0;
Usingthe surfaceburners
Your range is equipped with either
standing pilots or electronic ignitors.
Standing pilots must be lit initially with
a match following the directions on
page 7. 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. Electronic ignitors automati-
cally light the burners each time the
control knob is turned to LITE.
Control knobs must be pushed in,
then turned to the LITE position. On
electronic ignitor models, the clicking
sound is the ignition sparking.
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob back
to a desired setting. The control knob
can be set anywhere between HI and
OFF.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner
marker shows which surface burner is
turned on by that knob.
Until you get used to the settings,
use the following as a guide. For best
results, start cooking at the high
settings; then turn the control knob
down to continue cooking.
Use LITE to light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control back to a
desired setting.
Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring
liquids to a boil.
Use a medium setting to continue
cooking or to fry chicken or pancakes;
for gravy, puddings and icing; to cook
large amounts of vegetables.
Use a low setting to keep food warm
until ready to serve. Set the heat higher
or lower within the low band to keep
food at the temperature you want.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in
the LITE position.
In case of a prolonged power failure
Surface burners with electronic ignitors
can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted
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 standing pilots.
Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard
l Burner flame should not extend
beyond the edge of the cooking
utensil. The flame can 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
cooking, or if there is a strong
gas odor, turn the burners OFF.
Wait five minutes for the gas
odor to disappear, before
relighting burner. If gas odor is
still present, see safety note on
page 3. Failure to follow these
precautions could result in
explosion or fire.
. Do not attempt to light the oven
burner during a power failure.
Personal injury could result.
Lightingstandingpilots
To light range pilots:
1. Make sure all controls are OFF.
2. Remove the surface burner grates
from the cooktop. Remove the
cooktop. (See “Removable cooktop”
on page 15.)

Using Your Range
Continued
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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/B in. (.6 - 1 cm)
high
If the pilot flame needs adjustment,
turn the pilot adjustment screw
midway down the length of the
manifold pipe, under the control
panel.
Replace the cooktop and the grates
before using the surface burners.
To light oven burner pilot:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Make sure the Oven Temperature
Control is OFF.
Remove the broiler drawer. Slide
drawer out to stops, lift both sides,
then slide the rest of the way out.
Hold a lit match over the oven burner
pilot located at the rear of the burner.
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.
Replace the broiler drawer.
Usingthe ovencontrol
Baking
1. Position the rack(s) properly before
turning on the oven. To change rack
position, pull rack out to stop, raise
front edge and lift out.
The rack(s) should be placed so
the top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least 1 l/2
to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the
sides of the pan and the oven walls
and other pans. For more informa-
tion, see the Cooking Guide.

2. Set the Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want.
The oven burner will automatically
light in 50-60 seconds.
3. Preheat the oven for 10 minutes. Put
food in the oven.
NOTE: Do not place food directly on the
oven bottom.
4. During baking, the oven burner will
turn on and off to maintain the
temperature setting.
When baking is done, turn the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
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 tempera-
tures. 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. Pull the Oven Temperature Control
Knob straight off.
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Using Your Range
Continued
2. Loosen both locking screws. Note
the position of the indicator above
the top screw.
3. To lower the temperature, turn skirt
counterclockwise one click. Each
click equals about 10°F (5°C).
4. To raise the temperature, turn skirt
clockwise one click. Each click
equals about 10°F (5°C).
Tighten the locking screws and
replace the control knob.
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
dram down sides Into lower par-l of
broiler pan. See picture.
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3. Before the broiler is turned on, place
food on broiler pan and position the
broiler pan at one of the three levels.
Refer to a reliable cookbook for
broiling chart.
Theovenvent
Oven vent \
Hot air and moisture escape from the
oven through a vent just under the
backguard. The vent is needed for air
circulation. Do not block the vent.
Poor baking will result.
Burn Hazard
c
t When the oven is ON, pans and
pan handles left near the oven
vent can become hot enough to
burn the user and to melt plastics.
Use potholders to move pans.
Never store plastics, paper or
other items that could melt or
burn near the oven vent, or any of
the surface burners.
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CaringForYourRange
Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and
Explosion Hazard
9 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 use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors to
clean this or any other appli-
ance.
l Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
l Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in burns, electrical
shock, fire or explosion.
Controlpanelandknobs
1. Turn control knobs to the OFF
position.
2. Pull control knobs straight off.
3. Use warm soapy water or spray
glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe
the control panels. Rinse and wipe
dry with a soft cloth.

4. Wash control knobs in warm soapy
water. Rinse well and dry with a soft
cloth. Do not soak.
5. Replace control knobs by pushing
them firmly into place.
NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel
wool, abrasives, or commercial oven
cleaners which may damage the finish.
After cleaning, make sure all control
knobs point to the OFF position.
Surfaceburnergrates
1. Make sure all surface burners are off
and the surrounding parts are cool.
2. Lifl off the burner grates.

Caring for Your Range
Continued
3. Wash the grates with warm soapy
water or in a dishwasher. Use a non.
abrasive plastic scouring pad for
heavily-soiled areas. Rinse and dry
well.
4. Replace burner grates.
Surfaceburners
To remove the cooktop, follow the
instructions in “Removable cooktop” on
page 15.
Wipe off surface burners with warm
soapy water and a soft cloth after each
use.
Typical surface burner flame
Occasionally check the burner flames
for proper size and shape as shown.
If flames lift off ports, are yellow,
or are noisy when turned off, you may
need to clean the burners (see “Clean-
ing tips” on page 20), or call a qualified
technician for adjustment.
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Removablecooktop
1. Remove surface burner grates.
2. Lift front of cooktop enough to clear
front of range. Grasp both sides of
the cooktop, lift and pull forward to
remove.
3. Wipe surface under the cooktop with
warm soapy water. Use a soap-filled
plastic scrubbing pad on heavily-
soiled areas.
4. Replace cooktop by fitting back of
cooktop into grooves in rear brack-
ets. Lower cooktop. Replace surface
burner grates.
Personal Injury and Product
Damage Hazard
l Do not try to clean under the
cooktop without removing it
first. The cooktop could acci-
dentally fall and injure you.
l Do not drop the cooktop.
Damage can result to the
porcelain and the cooktop
frame.
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Caring For Your Range
Continued
Removableovendoor
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 can
result in burns or electrical shock.
1. Open the door to the first stop
position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift it
at the same angle it is in.
3. To replace, fit the bottom corners of
the door over the ends of the hinges.
Push the door down evenly. The
door will close only when it is on the
hinges correctly.
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Fat spatter
beads up.
Turns black.
Standard
porcelain
Fat spatter Continuous-
spreads out. cleaning
Burns away. porcelain
Usingthestandard-
cleaningoven
(ModelsSF302BSW/EW81
SF302OSW/EW)
The Standard Oven has to be hand
cleaned. Use warm soapy water, soapy
steel wool pads or a commercial oven
cleaner. See “Cleaning tips” on page 20
for further instructions.
Do not allow commercial oven
cleaner to contact the oven seal,
thermostat or exterior surfaces of
the oven. Damage will occur.
Use foil during cooking to keep oven
clean. See “Using foil” on page 19 for
more information.
Usingthecontinuous-
cleaningoven
(ModelSF332BSW/EW)
Standard oven walls are coated with
smooth porcelain. Your Continuous-
Cleaning oven walls are coated with a
special, rougher porcelain. A fat spatter
beads up on the smooth surface, but
spreads out on the rougher surface.
The bead of fat on the smooth surface
chars and turns black. The spread-out
fat on the rough surface gradually
burns away at medium to high baking
temperatures so the oven can return to
a presentably clean condition.

Caring For Your Range
Continued
Cleaning tips
1. The oven racks are not coated.
Clean them by hand.
2. The oven door does not get as hot
as the walls. Some hand cleaning
may be needed.
3. If you do more broiling than baking,
hand cleaning may be needed.
4. Use aluminum foil or a shallow pan
on the lower rack according to
instructions on page 19. Spill-overs
may not burn away and could stain
the bottom.
Hand cleaning
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not use oven cleaning prod-
ucts in a continuous-cleaning
oven. Some can become trapped
in the porcelain surface and give
off harmful fumes.
RACKS - Use a soapy steel wool pad
for best cleaning results. Rinse well.
WALLS AND DOOR - Wash with warm
soapy water. Use a steel wool pad or
plastic scouring pad for heavily-soiled
areas. Rinse well.
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Using foil (standard and continuous-
cleaning ovens)
To catch sugar or starchy spills from
pies and casseroles, use a piece of
heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow
pan on the lower rack, slightly larger
than the cooking container.
Burn, Electrical Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
l Make sure all controls are OFF
and the oven is cool before
using foil. Failure to do so can
result in burns or electrical
shock.
l Do not use foil to cover oven
floor or to completely cover a
rack. Good air circulation is
needed for the oven to operate
properly. Poor cooking results
and damage to the oven could
occur.
1. Turn off all controls.
2. Put foil or pan under the cooking
container. Make sure the foil is
centered and large enough to catch
any spill-overs.

Caring For Your Range
Continued
Cleaningtips
Control knobs
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft
cloth.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
9 Do not soak.
Control panels
Clean with warm soapy water or spray
glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Follow directions provided with the
cleaner.
Exterior surfaces (other than
cooktop)
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft
cloth.
l Wipe off regularly when cooktop and
oven are cool.
Use a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing
pad for heavily-soiled areas.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
NOTE: Do not allow food containing
acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon
juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids
may remove the glossy finish. Be careful
when cleaning around model and serial
number plate; the numbers wipe off
easily.
Surface burners
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft
cloth.
l Remove cooktop (see page 15).
l Wipe off spills immediately after burner
has cooled.
For cooked-on food:
l Remove burner from manifold with
phillips screwdriver.
l Wash with warm soapy water and a
non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.
l Rinse and dry well.
l If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight pin. Do not enlarge or
distort port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick.
l Do not clean surface burner in dish-
washer.
Surface Burner grates
Clean with warm soapy water and a
non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Dry completely.
OR
Clean in a dishwasher.
Broiler pan and grid
Clean with warm soapy water or a
soapy steel wool pad.
l Clean after each use.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
Oven racks
Clean with warm soapy water or soapy
steel wool pads.
l Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel
wool pads for heavily-soiled areas.
Oven door glass
Use spray glass cleaner or warm soapy
water and a non-abrasive plastic
scrubbing pad.
. Make sure oven is cool.
l Follow directions provided with the
cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
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