Whirlpool SF379LEK User manual

GAS RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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Models: SF379LEK SF380LEK
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INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RANGE SAFETY ......................................................................... 3
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................4
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 5
COOKTOP USE........................................................................... 6
Cooktop Controls.........................................................................6
Surface Burners ...........................................................................7
Home Canning .............................................................................8
Cookware .....................................................................................8
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL................................................ 9
Display..........................................................................................9
Start/Enter ....................................................................................9
Off/Cancel ....................................................................................9
Clock ............................................................................................9
Timer.............................................................................................9
Control Lock.................................................................................9
Oven Temperature Control ........................................................10
OVEN USE................................................................................. 10
Aluminum Foil.............................................................................10
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ..............................................10
Bakeware....................................................................................11
Meat Thermometer.....................................................................11
Oven Vent...................................................................................11
Baking and Roasting..................................................................12
Broiling........................................................................................12
RANGE CARE ........................................................................... 13
Self-Cleaning Cycle....................................................................13
General Cleaning........................................................................14
Oven Door ..................................................................................15
Storage Drawer ..........................................................................15
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................... 16
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................... 17
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................17
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 20

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RANGE SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”or
“WARNING.”These words mean:
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may 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:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch.
•Do not use any phone in your building.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
•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.
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list
of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde,
carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.

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The Anti-Tip Bracket
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door
without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children
and adults.
WARNING
Anti-Tip Bracket Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
•Slide range forward.
•Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
•Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
Range Foot
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the
range, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE
SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP
DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE
INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD,
LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY
ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK
SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP
BRACKET.
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CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above a range or on the
backguard of a range –children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
■Proper Installation –The range, when installed, must
be electrically grounded in accordance with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Be sure the
range is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
■This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding
plug for your protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a properly grounded
receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the
appliance.
■Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the
Room.
■Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors
or drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the
doors or drawers.
■Maintenance –Keep range area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
■Storage in or on the Range –Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
■Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does
not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
For self-cleaning ranges –
■Before Self-Cleaning the Oven –Remove broiler pan
and other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage
before initiating the cleaning cycle.

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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The
locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match your model.
Control Panel
Range
1. Left Rear Burner Control
2. Left Front Burner Control
3. Right Front Burner Control
4. Right Rear Burner Control
5. Surface Burner Locator
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1. Oven Vent
2. Surface Cooking Area
3. Anti-Tip Bracket
4. Oven Door Hinge
5. Model and Serial Number
Plate (behind left side of
storage drawer)
6. Storage Drawer
(Warming Drawer on some
models)
7. Control Panel
8. Center Grate (on some
models)
9. Surface Burner Control
10. Automatic Oven Light
Switch
11. Oven Rack
12. Gasket
13. Oven Door Window
14. Self-Clean Latch
15. Gas Regulator
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COOKTOP USE
Cooktop Controls
Electric ignitors automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LIGHT.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or while the grate
is unoccupied.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LIGHT.
All four surface burners will click. Only the burner with the
control knob turned to LIGHT will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Use the
following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LIGHT. After burner lights, turn knob to
setting.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the
edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LIGHT ■Light the burner.
HIGH ■Start food cooking.
■Bring liquid to a boil.
BETWEEN
HIGH and LOW
■Hold a rapid boil.
■Quickly brown or sear food.
■Fry or sautéfoods.
■Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■Stew or steam foods.
LOW ■Keep food warm.
■Melt chocolate or butter.
■Simmer.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire
cooktop area may become hot.

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Surface Burners
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and
cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust
removers.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help prevent poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
“General Cleaning”section.
1. Burner cap
2. Burner base
3. Alignment pins
4. Ignitor
5. Gas tube opening
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from spillovers
by always using a burner cap.
1. 1-1¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm)
2. Burner ports
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.
To Clean:
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to “General Cleaning”section.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins on
the cap are properly aligned with the burner base.
1. Incorrect
2. Correct
5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.
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Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
■Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
■Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements
or surface burners at the same time.
■On ceramic glass models, only use flat-bottomed canners.
■On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit
is recommended. If not installed, the life of the coil element
will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service”for ordering
instructions.
■For more information, contact your local U.S. Government
Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact
Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home
canning products can also offer assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-
fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum ■Heats quickly and evenly.
■Suitable for all types of cooking.
■Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron ■Heats slowly and evenly.
■Good for browning and frying.
■Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
■Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■Heats slowly, but unevenly.
■Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper ■Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware ■Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
■See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel ■Heats quickly, but unevenly.
■A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
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ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
Display
When power is first supplied to the appliance, “PF”will appear on
the display. Press OFF to clear.
Any other time “PF”appears, a power failure has occurred. Press
OFF and reset the Clock if needed.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
When using COOK TIME (on some models,) the display will show
either hours and minutes, or minutes and seconds.
Start/Enter
The START/ENTER pad begins any oven function except the
Timer. If not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function
pad, the “START?”indicator light will flash as a reminder. On
some models, “START?”will appear on the display.
If not pressed within 4 to 5 minutes (depending on your model)
after pressing a function pad, the oven display will return to the
time of day mode and the programmed function will be
cancelled.
Off/Cancel
The OFF pad stops any function except the Clock, Timer and
Control Lock.
Clock
On some models, if you do not want the clock time to be
displayed, press and hold the CLOCK pad (button) for 5 seconds.
When the clock is not displayed, you can see the time for 5
seconds by pressing the CLOCK pad (button).
To Set:
Before setting, make sure the oven, TIMER and COOK TIME are
off.
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press the HR or MIN “up”or “down”arrow pads (buttons) to
set the time of day.
3. Press CLOCK or START.
Timer
The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and 59
minutes, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start
or stop the oven.
To Set:
1. Press TIMER SET.
If no action is taken after one minute, the display will return to
the time of day mode.
2. Press the HR or MIN “up”or “down”arrow pads (buttons) to
set the length of time.
3. Press START.
If not pressed within 5 seconds, the display will return to the
time of day mode and the programmed function will be
cancelled.
When the set time ends, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then,
if on, reminder tones will sound every minute.
4. Press TIMER OFF anytime to cancel the Timer.
Remember, do not press the OFF pad (button) because the
oven will turn off.
To display the time of day when the timer is counting down, press
CLOCK.
Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent
unintended use of the oven.
When the control is locked, only the CLOCK and TIMER pads will
function.
To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the oven
and Timer are off. Press and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds. A
single tone will sound, “LOC”and “LOCK’D”(on some models)
will appear on the display. “LOC”will also appear whenever any
command pad is pressed while the control is locked.
Repeat to unlock. “LOC”and “LOCK’D”(on some models) will
disappear from the display.
1. Oven Settings
2. Temperature
3. Display
4. Clock
5. Timer
6. Oven Light
7. Hour
8. Minute
9. Start/Enter (Control Lock)
10. Off/Cancel
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Oven Temperature Control
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
temperature because opening the oven door and element or
burner cycling may give incorrect readings.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature
calibration can be adjusted. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or
Celsius.
A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed
amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed
amount. Use the following chart as a guide.
To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display
shows the current calibration, for example “00.”
2. Press the TEMP “up”or “down”arrow pad(s) to increase or to
decrease the temperature in 10°F (5°C) amounts. The
adjustment can be set between 30°F (15°C) and -30°F
(-15°C).
3. Press START/ENTER.
OVEN USE
Odors are normal when the range is new. This happens the first
time the oven is used or when the oven is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well
ventilated room.
Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil,
liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the
oven bottom finish.
■Do not block or cover the oven bottom vents.
■Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to
move freely for best cooking results.
■To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is
at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned
up at the edges.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven
door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain
finish.
RACKS
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks
with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. To move a
rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift
out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.
ADJUSTMENT °F
(ADJUSTMENT °C) COOKS FOOD
10°F (5°C) ...a little more
20°F (10°C) ...moderately more
30°F (15°C) ...much more
-10°F (-5°C) ...a little less
-20°F (-10°C) ...moderately less
-30°F (-15°C) ...much less
FOOD RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys,
angel food cakes 1 or 2
Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles, meats 2
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, non-
frozen pies 2 or 3
Extra large items 6