Whirlpool SF365BEP User manual

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1Contents
Pcme Page
BdoreYoulheYour
Pallgo , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safely Insbuctlons 3
Parts and Peahwes. . . . . 5
Using Your Range 6
Using the Surface Burners 6
Setttng the Clock 7
Using the Mlnute Timer, 8
Uslng the Oven Controls 8
Baklng . . . 8
Brolllng . . . . . . . 9
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER’ Clock . . . . 10
OvenVent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storage Drawer 12
Caring for Your Range .
Control Panel . . . . . . . . .
Surface Burner, Grates and
Reflector Pans.
Surtace Burners . . .
Removable Cooktop
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle .
Cleaning Chart
Cooktop Ltght . . . . .
Oven Llght . . . . . . .
If You Need Sewloe or
Assistance. . . . .
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I 01984 Whlrlpool Corpomtion ‘Trl
Before you useyour range
Read and carefully follow the g~INSTAUAllON INSTRUCTIONS”
packed wtlh your mqge.
Read thlr Use 6 Care Guide and The Cooklng Guide for Important safety
Information.

You are personally responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use & Care Guide and the
Cooking Guide.
l Having your range installed by a qualified installer.
l Installing the range where it is protected horn the elements, and on a level floor
strong enough to hold its weight.
l Having your range properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
[See “lnstallatton Instructtons:‘)
l Having your range properly connected to the proper gas supply and
checked for leaks. (See “lnstallattoh Instructtons:‘)
l Making sure the range is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it
properly
l Properly maintaining your range.
l Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
See “Cooking Guide” for Important safety and use Informalion.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but
play with any part of the range, not over another surface burner
or leave them unattended near to prevent burns, injury and to
it. They could be burned or help prevent the utensil from
injured. being pushed off the cooktop.
2. DO NOT store things children
7. DO NOT use water on grease
might want above the range. fires. The fire will spread. Cover
Children could be burned or tire with large lid or SmottIer wtlh
injured while climbing on it. baking soda or salt.
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch a 8. DO
MOT wear loose or hanging
hot surface burner, oven burner garments when using the range.
or areas around them They They could ignite if they touch a
could be hot enough to burn hot burner or surrounding area
severely. and you could be burned.
4. KEEP children away tram me
9.DONOlheatunopenedcon-
range when it is on. The cooktop, tainers. They could explode. The
oven walls, racks and door can hot contents could burn and
be hot enough to cause burns. container particles could cause
5. DO NOT use a range to heat a injury.
room. Persons in the room could
10. When adding or removing
be burned or injured, or a tire food, MAKE SURE to open the
could start oven door all the way to
prevent bums.
continued on next page

11. DO NOT use a wet pot holder.
Steam burns can result. DO MOT
use a towel or bulky cloth as a
pot holder. They could catch fire
and burn you.
M. MAKE SURE the utensils you use
are large enough to contain
food and avoid boil overs and
spilloven. This will help prevent
hazardous build-ups of food.
Heavy splattering or spilloven
left on a range can ignite and
burn you. Pan size is especially
important in deep fat frying.
13. DO NOT leave surface burners
on high heat settings. Boil overs
and greasy spillovers could
cause steam, smoke and could
ignite and burn you.
u. GREASE is flammable and
should be handled carefully. Let
fat cool before attempting to
handle it. Do not allow grease
to collect around range or
In vem Wipe spilloven
immediately.
15. NEVER use a match or other
flame to look for a gas leak.
Explosion and injury could result.
16. Do NOT repair or replace any
parts unless specifically recom-
mended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a
qualified service technician.
.FORYCUPSARn.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FIAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service, or call with a
question, have this information
ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers (from the plate located
as shown].
Mod.1 Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this lnformatian in these
spaces. Keep this book, your
Sorlal Number
warranty and sales slip together in
the Lttemture Pac.
PUICMSU Date
There Is no warranty registration
to return. Proof-of-purchase is all mat
Is required for It-bwarranty service.
Sorvke CompanYPhono Numbor

Parts and features
Models SF375BEP and SF365BEP
cLocw START STOP CLEAN LIGHT
OVEN SIGNAL
LIGHT TOP LIGHT
CHROME
REFLECTOR PAN
SURFACE BURNER
AND OVEN CONTROLS
OVEN RACK GUIDE
- LOCK LEVER
BLANKET-O-FLAME6
BROILER
FIBERGLASS
HEAT SEAL
STORAGE DRAWER
LITERATURE PAC
(not shown) SELF-CLEANING
OVEH &EN BURNER
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Using your range
TOP LIGHT OVEN OVEN
SWITCH TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
LEFl FRONT ’ LEFI REAR SURFACE RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB BURNER CONTROL KNOB CONlROl KNOB
INDICATORS
Using the Surface
Burners
Control knobs must be pushed In,
then turned to the LITEposition. 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 has stops for HI, MED and LOW,
however it can be set anywhere be-
tween HI and OFF Do not cook with
the control In the LllE posttton.
In Case of a Prolonged Power Failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted match near a burner
and turn the control to the LITEposition. After the burner lights, turn the control to
the desired sefflng.
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See the “Cooking Guide” for important utensil information.
Until you get used to the sefflngs, use the tollowing as a guide:
Use LITE to light
the burner. After
the burner lights,
turn control
back to a de-
sired setting to
stop the clicking
of me ignition.
Do not cook
with the control
In the LITEposi-
tton.
Use HI to start
foods cooking
or to bring liq-
uids to a boil.
Use MED to con-
tinue cooking or
to fry chicken or
pancakes; for
gravy, puddings
and icing or to
cook large
amounts of veg-
etables.
Use LOW to
keep foods
warm until
ready to serve.
Setting the Clock
Push In and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
1. Push In Minute Timer Knob and
turn clockwise until clock shows
the right time of day,
2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop
out. Turn clockwise until Minute
Timer hand points to OFF.The
clock setttng will change If you
push In the knob when turning.
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Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.
Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
DO NOT PUSH IN THEKNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
1. Without pushing it in, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the hand
passes the setting you want.
2. Without pushing in, turn the knob
back to the setting you want.
When the ttme is up, a buzzer
will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn
the Minute Timer hand to OFF
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THEMINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THECLOCK
SEllING.
Using the Oven Controls
Baking
Rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered
in the oven. Always leave at least
1Yzto 2 inches (4-5 cm] between
the sides of the pan and the oven
walls and other pans. For more
information, see the “Cooking
Guide:’
1. Position the rack(s) property
betore turning on the oven. To
change mck posltton, pull rack
out to stop, raise front edge and
litt out.

2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE.
4. Preheat the oven. Put food in the
oven. Note: Oven racks, walls
and door will be hot. Do not
place food directly on oven
bottom.
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3. Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you
want. The oven burner will auto-
matically light in 50-60 seconds.
5. During baking, the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain the
temperature setting.
When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Blloiling
The Blanket-C&Flame” Broiler uses infra-red rays to cook the food. Infra-red rays
create fast, searing heat and consume most smoke and spatters. Always broil
WHIIthe oven door closed.
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on. See rack placement
chart and broiling chart in
the “Cooking Guide” for recom-
mended rack positions.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the rack and Completely Close
me oven door, DO NOT PREHEAT
THEBROILERBEFOREUSING.

3. Set the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL. The broiler will automati-
tally light in 5040 seconds.
4. When broiling is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF
DO NOT PREHEATTHEBROILERBEFOREUSING. CLOSE OVEN DOOR
DURING BROILING.
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.
Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such
as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies,
etc...undercooking will result.
‘Tmk.
To start and stop baking automatically:
Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
3. Push in and turn the Start Time
Knob clockwlre to the time you 4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
want baking to start. Knob
clockwise to the time you
want the oven to shut off
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5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE.
6. Set the Oven Temperature Con-
trol on the baking temperature
you want. The oven will now start
and stop automatically.
After baking is done or to stop
the oven before preset time, turn
both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
To start baking now and stop automatically:
1. Position rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven
to shut off
4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want.
6. Atter baking is done or to stop the oven betore the preset time, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from
the oven through a vent just under
the cooktop light. Do not block
vent. Poor baking will result.
OVEN VENT

The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans.
Use care when handling the dmwer. The edges could be sharp.
Removing the storage drawer
1. Pull drawer straight out to the
first stop. Lift front and pull out to
the second stop.
Replacing the storage drawer
1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into
the drawer guides on both sides
of opening.
2. Lift back sliqhtly and slide drawer
all the way-out:
2. Lift drawer front and push in until
white stops on drawer slide rails
clear white stops on drawer
guides, men slide drawer closed.
Use & Cae Guide stomge
Store this booklet, along with your
“Cooking Guide:’ sales slip and war-
ranty in the Literature Pat, inside the
storage drawer.

Caring for your range
Control Panel
1. Pull knobs straight off.
3. Wash knobs in warm soapy water
or use baking soda and a damp,
soft cloth. Rinse well and dry
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive
cleansers. They could rub off the
marklngs.
2. Use warm soapy water or baking
soda and a damp soft cloth to
wipe the control panels. Rinse
and wipe dry.
4. Push the knobs straight back on.
Make sure they point to OFF.
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Surface Burner Grates and Reflector Pans
3. Wash the grates and reflector
pans in warm soapy water. Rinse
and dry well.
2. Lift off the burner grates. For
Model SF375BER lift off the reflec-
tor pans.
4. Replace reflector pans (Model
SF375BEP). Replace burner
grates.
Surface Burners
I
TYPICAL TOP BURNERFLAME
To remove the cooktop, follow the instructions on page 15.
Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a soft cloth after each use.
Occasionally check surface burner flames for size and shape as shown. If
flames do not bum properly, you may need to remove the burners for cleanrng
(see page20). or call a qualified technician for adjustment
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Removable Cooktop
1. Remove Surface Burner Grates.
For Model SF375BEFI remove
Reflector Pans.
3. Wipe surface under the cooktop
with warm soapy water. Use
soapy Steel-WOOI pad on stub-
born spots.
2. Lift front of cooktop enough to
clear front of range. Grasp both
sides of the cooktop, lift and pull
forward to remove.
15

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start.
make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely,
Before You Start
1. Clean the shaded areas by hand
They do not get hot enough dur-
ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for
soil to burn away. Use hot water
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
and detergent or a soapy steel
wool pad on...
l the frame around the oven.
l the inside of the door, especially
the part outside the oven seal.
2. Remove the racks, broiler pan
and any pots and pans you may
have stored in the oven. They
can’t stand the high heat.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke and
possible flare-ups during the
cleaning cycle.
Oven racks and chrome reflec-
tor pans must not be cleaned in
the oven. They will warp and
discolor.
Clean Door
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle.
This will help remove smoke, odor and heat that are normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven
cleaners in your oven. Damage to
the porcelain finish may occur.
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 use toil or other liners in the
oven. During the cleaning cycle foil
can burn or melt and damage the
oven sutface.
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Sefting the Controls for Self-Cleaning
Be sure the kitchen Is ventilated during the Self-Cleanlng cycle. lhls will
remove normal smoke and heat odors from the room as quickly as posslble.
1.
Make sure the Clock, Start and
Stop Times all have the right time
of day.
3. Set the Oven Selector to CLEAN
The Oven Temperature Control
must be in the OFF position.
t
5. After the Clean Cycle is
completed and the oven tem-
perahrre has dropped below
500°F (260X), the Lock Lever can
be moved back to the COOk
Position. Do not force ft. Wait until
it will move easily, Turn the Oven
Selector to OFF
2. Push in the Stop Time Knob and
turn the hand clockwise 2-2Yz
hours.
l Use 2 hours for light soil.
l Use 2!‘2hours for moderate to
heavy soil.
4. Move the Lock Lever to the CLEAN
position. This will start the Self-
Cleaning Cycle. If the door is not
completely closed or the lever
is not all me way to me right, the
cycle will not start.
When the oven temperature
exceeds normal baking tem-
peratures, the oven door can’t
be opened and the Lock Lever
must not be moved.
6. After the oven Is cool, wipe off
any residue or ash with a damp
d0m. If needed, touch up spots
with cleaner or plastic scouring
pad. 17

Special flps
Keep the kitchen well ventilated
during the cleaning cycle to help
get rid of normal heat, odors and
smoke.
If the cleaning cycle doesn’r get
the oven as clean as you ex-
pected, the cycle may not have
been set long enough or you
may not have prepared the oven
properly. Set the cleaning time
longer the next time and hand
clean areas noted on page 16.
Clean the oven before it gets
heavily soiled. Cleaning a very
soiled oven takes longer and
results in more smoke than usual
To stop the cleaning cycle at any
ttme:
1. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwIse until it points to
the right time of day.
2. Turn the Oven Selector to OFF.
When the oven temperature
drops below 500°F (260°C) the
Lock Lever can be moved to the
COOK Position. Do not force it.
Wait until it moves easily.

How It Works
During the self-cleaning cycle. the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking
or broiling...approximately 875’F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease and Soil and
burns it off.
The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning
cycle for 2Yz hours.
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE - 2Y2 HOUR SEI’TING
(Approximate Temperatures and TimesJ
1000-F
800-F
6Oo’F
400°F
200°F
538’C
A27’C
316’C
SIART V? hr. 1 hr 1K hrs. 2 hrs. 2Vz hn. 3 hrs. STOP
Notice that the heating stops when the 2Y2hour setting is up, but that it ta kes
longer for the oven to coal down enough to unlock.
Cleaning Chart
PART
EXld0r
surfacer
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Sort cloth and warm soapy l Wipe off regularly when cook-
water or baking soda. top and lower oven are cool.
Nylon or plastic scrubbing l Do not allow toad contalnlng
pad for stubborn spots. acids (such as vinegar, tomato,
lemon Juloe or milk) to remain on
surlace. Adds wll remove the
glossy flnlsh.
l Donotuseabrasiveorharsh
cleansers.
Surtace bumer Automatic dlshwasher or
l Wash with other cooklng
0-m
warm soapy water and utensils.
plastic scrubbing pad. l Dry completely.
l Do not place In Se&Cleaning
OVUL
Automatic dlshwasher or
l Wash wlm other cooklng
warm soapy water and utensils.
plastlc scrubbing pod. .DonotplacelnSelt-Cm
oven.
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PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Surlace mrs Warm soapy water, a
l Remove cooktop, see page 15.
plasttc scrubbing pad, l Wipe off spills immedlately
dishwashing detergent atter burner has cooled.
or a solution of 1quart In case ot stubborn stains:
of bolling hot water
l Remove burner trom manltold
and 2 tablespoons with philllps screwdrlver.
of DIP IT?
l Soak in warm soapy water and
wipe with plastic scrubbing pad
and dlshwashlng detergent. If
stain Is sltll there, soak 20 mln-
utes In bolllng water and DIP IT@
solution. Be sure the solulton
covers the whole burner.
l Rinse and dry well.
l If ports are clogged, clean with
a straight pin. Do not enlarge or
dlstorl portr. Do not use a
wooden toothplck.
9 Do not clean surtace burner In
dlshwasher.
Bmller pan
and grid Warm soapy water and plastic scrubbing pad.
l Wash with other cooking
utensils.
l Do not place In Self-Cleaning
Oven.
Control knobs
Control panels
Oven mcks
Warm soapy water and
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
soft cloth. 9 Do not soak.
Warm soapy water or
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
baking soda, soft cloth
l Follow directions provided with
and spray glass cleaner. cleaner.
Warm soapy water and
l Wash, rinse and dry well. Use
plastic scrubbing pad. plastic scrubbing pad tor stub-
born areas.
l Do not place In Selt-Cleaning
Oven. The Intense heat could
warp them.
Oven door
gla$s Spray glass cleaner; warm
l Make sure oven Is cool.
soapy water and sott cloth. l Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
Setl-Cleaning
Oven For areas outside Self- * Follow directions starting on
Cleaning area use warm page 16. ‘Using the Self-
soapy water or plastic Cleaning Cycle:’
scrubbing pad. 9 Do not use commercial oven
cleaners.
l Do not use toll to Ilne the bot-
tom of your Selt-Cleaning Oven.
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