Whirlpool SF380PEW User manual

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UseAndCare
Table of Contents
(complete) ...................2
A Note to You ................3
Range Safety .................4
Getting to Know Your
Range .............................8
Using Your Range ........9
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle ............................27
Caring for Your
Range ...........................32
Troubleshooting .........38
.........................41
Index ............................42
Warranty ......................44
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MODEL SF380PEW

Table of Contents
A Note to You ............................................ 3
Range Safety ............................................ 4
Getting to Know Your Range ................... 8
Using Your Range .................................... 9
Using the surface burners .................... 9
Positioning racks and pans ................ 11
For best air circulation ........................ 12
The electronic oven control ................ 13
Setting the clock ................................ 14
Using the electronic Minute Timer ...... 15
Canceling a function .......................... 15
Baking/roasting .................................. 16
Adjusting the oven temperature
control ............................................... 17
Broiling .............................................. 18
Broiling tips ........................................ 19
Energy saving tips ............................. 20
Using the electronic MEALTIMERTM
control ............................................... 20
The oven vent .................................... 24
The storage drawer ............................ 25
The anti-tip brackets .......................... 26
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ............... 27
Before you start ................................. 27
Setting the controls ............................ 28
Special tips ........................................ 30
How the cycle works .......................... 31
Caring for Your Range ........................... 32
Surface burner grates and
reflector pans ..................................... 32
Removable cooktop ........................... 33
Surface burners ................................. 34
Cleaning chart ................................... 34
The oven light .................................... 37
Troubleshooting ..................................... 38
Requesting Assistance or Service ....... .41
Index ....................................................... 42
Warranty ................................................. 44

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use,
save time, and help you manage your home better. 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 in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever vou call to request service for Model Number -
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You’can find this information on the model
and serial number plate (see diagram on
paqe 8 for location of plate).
Serial Number
Purchase Date -
Dealer Name
-
Please also record the purchase date of
vour appliance and your dealer’s name, Dealer Address -
address, and telephone number. Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Assistance Center
24 hours a day.
1-800-253-1301 1

Range Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire, and
electrical shock.
. ALL RANGES CAN TIP.
. INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT.
l INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES PACKED
WITH RANGE.
. SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE: For more
information, see the
“The anti-tip brackets”
on page 26.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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General
l 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.
.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 sub-
stances could cause cancer or reproduc-
tive harm. Properly adjusted burners with
a blue, rather than a yellow, flame will
minimize incomplete combustion.
Venting with a hood or an open window
will further minimize exposure.
l Do 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.
l Do not attempt to light the oven burner
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 ,3n oven become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after
use, do not touch, cr let clothing or other
flammable materials contact surface
burners, areas near surface burners, or
interior surfaces of (oven until they have
had sufficient time lo cool. Other surfaces
of the range, such as the oven vent open-
ing, the surface near the vent opening, the
cooktop, and the oven door and window,
could also become hot enough to cause
burns.
l Do not wear loose or hanging garments
when using the range. They could ignite if
they touch an open flame and you could bc
burned.
l Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces could result in
burns from steam. Do not let pot holder
touch an open flame. Do not use a towel o
bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch
on fire.
l Keep range vents unobstructed.
l Do not heat unopened 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 areas
around surface burners, oven bottom, or
any other part of the range. Use aluminum
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.
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When using the cooktop
l Make sure the utensils you use are large
enough to contain food and avoid boil-
overs and spillovers. Heavy splattering or
spillovers left on a range could ignite and
burn you. Pan size is especially important
in deep fat frying.
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 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 cleanina
l Small amounts of formaldehyde and
carbon monoxide are given off in the Self-
Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation
and food decomposition. Significant expo-
sure to these substances could cause
cancer or reproductive harm. Exposure
can be minimized by venting with a hood
or open window and wiping out excess
food spills prior to self-cleaning.
l Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.
l Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks, and
other utensils. Do not use your oven to
clean miscellaneous parts unless you are
instructed to do so in this Use and Care
Guide.
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 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 Whirlpool service
company or Qualified Agency.
l Disconnect the electrical supply and the
gas supply at the shutoff valve near the
range before servicing the range.
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Getting to Know Your
Range
This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with
the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific
parts and features quickly, page references are included.
Electronic .
MEALTIV I
control
b. 20)
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Surface burners,
(PP. 9,32)
(pp. 28-30)
Surface burner
Model and serial
Oven burner
Removable
storage
drawer
(P. 25)
Control panel
Manual
oven light
switch
(P. 37)
Left front Left rear Right rear Right front
control knob control knob control knob control knob
(PP. 9; 34) (pp. 9, 34) (PP. 9?34) (PP. y> 34)
Surface burner
marker
8 (P. 9)

Using Your Range
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 electric ignitors.
Electric ignitors automatically light the
burners each time they are used.
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.
Push in and turn
counterclockwise
Push in control knob and turn counter-
clockwise to the LITE position. The clicking
sound is the ignitor sparking. Visually
check that burner has lit.
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob to the
desired setting. The control knob has stops
for HI, Medium, and Low. However, you can
set the control knob anywhere between HI
and OFF.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner
marker shows which surface
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burner is turned on by that knob.
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Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings. 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.
SElTING RECOMMENDED USE
LITE
HI
l To light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control
back to a desired setting to
stop the clicking of the
ignitor.
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.
Low
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 can be manually lighted.
Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the
control knob to the LITE position. After the
burner lights, turn the control knob to the
desired setting.

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 4.
Failure to follow these precautions
could result in explosion or fire.
NOTE: 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 cook-
ware in good condition.
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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:
. 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 HI. 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 For proper roasting, follow these
the rack so the top of the food will be cen- guidelines:
tered in the oven. l The rack must be level.
Rack placement for specific foods: l Use adequate amount of liquid (meat juices
FOOD
Frozen pies, large RACK POSITION
1st or 2nd rack
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
roasts, turkeys, angel guide from bottom
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most 2nd rack guide
quick breads, yeast from bottom
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
When baking on two racks, arrange racks
on first and third rack guides from bottom.
To change rack position, pull rack to the
stop, raise the front edge, and lift out.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement
when broiling, see “Broiling rack position
chart” on page 19.
Extra oven rack position
(roasting rack)
Extra oven rack position
When roasting food too large to be placed in
oven with rack in lowest position, place rack
on bottom of oven.
is opened.
Personal Injury Hazard
l Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location before turning oven
on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven is
hot, use pot holders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
l Do not place items on the open oven
door.
l Be careful when installing and remov-
ing large food items from extra oven
rack position. Food will be closer to
hot surfaces, including oven bottom
, and sides.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in personal injury.
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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 1M-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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The electronic oven control
Oven off
button (p. 15)
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Display (see below)
Set knob (p. 14)
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Min/sec Time of Stop time Bake time Self-clean Broil Bake temp
timer button day button button button button button
(P. 15) pdly; (P. 22) (P. 21) (P. 2’3 (P. 18) (P. 16)
Display/clock
l When you first plug in the range, the
display w,ill flash until you set a new time. If,
after you set the clock (page 14), the time
display again flashes, your electricity was
off for a while. Reset the clock.
l When you are not using the oven, the
control is an accurate clock.
l When you are using the oven or Minute
Timer, the display will show times, tem-
perature settings, and what command
buttons have been pressed.
l When showing the time of day, the
display will show the hour and minutes.
l When you are using the Minute Timer,
the display will show minutes and seconds
in the following sequence:
- For settings from 0 to 1 minute 55
seconds, the display will increase in
Ssecond amounts and count down each
second.
- For settings from 2 minutes to 9
minutes 50 seconds, the display will
increase in 1O-second amounts and
count down each second.
- For settings from 10 to 59 minutes, the
display will increase in 1-minute amounts
and count down each second.
- For settings from 1 hour to 1 hour
55 minutes, the display will increase in
Sminute amounts and count down each
minute.
- For settings from 2 hours to 9 hours
50 minutes, the display will increase in
lo-minute amounts and count down
each minute.
l When you are using
Bake Time and/or
Stop Time, the
display will show
hours and minutes.
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Command buttons
The command buttons tell the oven what to
do and in what order. A few examples:
-Time of Day tells the oven you are going to
set the clock.
-Oven Off tells the oven to turn off.
Each command button (except Oven Off) has
its own Indicator Light. The Indicator Light
comes on when you press the command
button.
Once you’ve pressed a command button to
tell the oven what you want it to do, you’ll
use the Set Knob to set a temperature or
time. Turning the Set Knob clockwise
increases the number on the display. Turning
the Set Knob counterclockwise decreases
the number on the display.
Setting the clock _
1. Press the Time of Day button.
PRESS YOU SEE
2. Turn the Set Knob until the
TURN YOU SEE
correct time shows on the large
display.
(example shows 1 o’clock)
3. Press the Oven Off button to
start the clock.
PRESS YOU SEE
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Using the electronic Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the
oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be
set in minutes and seconds up to 9 hours and
50 minutes. You will hear 3 tones when the
set time is up.
1. Press the MinlSec Timer button.
PRESS YOU SEE
2. Turn the Set Knob until the
TURN YOU SEE
desired time shows on the large
display.
The Minute Timer will begin counting
down 2 seconds after the time is set.
When time is up, you will hear 3 tones,
then one reminder tone every 10 seconds
until you press the Min/Sec Timer button.
(example shows 30 seconds)
To cancel the Minute Timer:
Press the Min/Sec Timer button
PRESS YOU SEE
and turn the Set Knob until
“0:OO” shows on the large display.
TURN
Canceling a function
The Oven Off button will cancel any function
except for times set with the Min/Sec Timer
button. When the Oven Off button is pressed,
the large display will show the time of day or,
if the Minute Timer is being used, the time
remaining.
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Baking/roasting
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven.
For further information, see “Positioning
racks and pans” on page 11.
2. Press the Bake Temp button.
PRESS YOU SEE
NOTE: If the oven door is latched when
you try to bake, “door” will appear on the
large display and you will be unable to
continue. If the LOCK Indicator Light is on,
wait until it goes off. Then move the Lock
Lever all the way to the left to unlatch
the door.
3.Turn the Set Knob until the de-
sired temperature shows on the
small display.
TURN
YOU SEE
The display will increase in 5” amounts.
The burner will light in 50-60 seconds.
(example shows 350°F
bake temperature)
4. When baking, preheat the oven
for 10 minutes.
NOTES:
l Do not preheat when roasting or
cooking items such as casseroles.
l The small display will show the actual
oven temperature in 5” amounts,
starting at loo”, while the oven is
preheating.
5. Put food in the oven. I s
During baking/roasting, the oven burner
will turn on and off to keep the oven 2 c
temperature at the setting. 2
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6. When baking/roasting is done, PRESS
press the Oven Off button or
turn the Set Knob until “---“’
shows on the small display.
The oven will then shut off.
Adjusting the oven temperature control
Although 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 baking/roasting
results, you can change the temperature
calibration by following these steps:
NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature
with a thermometer. Opening the oven door
will lower the oven temperature and give you
an inaccurate reading. Also, the thermometer
temperature reading will change as your
oven cycles.
1. Press the Bake Temp button.
PRESS YOU SEE
Turn the‘Set Knob ciockwise to
a temperature setting above
500°F.
TURN
2. Immediately press and hold the
PRESS
Bake Temp button again until
AND HOLD YOU SEE
the display shows “-35” (about : ’
5 seconds).
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3. Turn the Set Knob clockwise to
TURN YOU SEE
increase the temperature.
The temperature can be increased in
5” amounts. Select the number which
represents the “F you want to increase the
oven temperature. For example, to
increase the oven temperature S’, you
would select “-30”.
(example shows increasing
offset temperature by 5°F)
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4. Press the Oven Off button to
enter the new temperature
adjustment.
PRESS
Your oven bake and broil temperatures
are now adjusted hotter. The control
“remembers” this temperature adjustment
even if the power goes out.
Broiling
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on.
Position the oven rack so that the surface
of the food is at least 3 inches (7 cm)
away from the broil burner. See “Broiling
rack position chart” on page 19.
2. Put food on broiler pan and place
in the center of the oven rack.
3. Completely close the oven door
to ensure proper broiling tem-
peratures.
4. Press the Broil button. PRESS YOU SEE
NOTE: If the oven door is latched when
you try to broil, “door” will appear on the
large display and you will be unable to
continue. If the LOCK Indicator Light is on,
wait until it goes off. Then move the Lock -
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Lever all the way to the left to unlatch
the door.
5. Turn the Set Knob 2 clicks and
HI will show on the small dis-
play. Turn the Set Knob 1 click
and LO will show on the small
display.
The burner will light in 50-60 seconds.
TURN YOU 5EE
6. When broiling is done, press the
PRESS YOU SEE
Oven Off button.
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Broiling tips
l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling.
They are designed to drain excess liquid
and grease away from the cooking surface
to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire.
l If you broil small quantities, you may want
to use a small broiler pan. They are avail-
able in the housewares section of many
department stores.
l Broiling rack position determines how
the burner cooks your food. The lower
the position, the more broiler grid area
covered. See “Broiling rack position chart”
below for more information.
l To sear meat, place broiler pan at one of
the higher rack positions so that meat is
very near the flame.
l Small steaks may be broiled in the higher
rack positions.
. To cook large steaks and other thick cuts
of meat well done, move them to a lower
rack position after searing.
*After broiling, remove the broiler pan from
the oven when you remove the food.
Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave
it in the heated oven.
Fire Hazard
l Place meat the correct distance from
the burner. Meat placed too close to the
burner could spatter, smoke, burn, or
catch fire during broiling.
‘To ensure adequate grease drainage,
do not use cookie sheets or similar pans
for broiling. Also, covering the broiler
grid with foil is not recommended. Poor
drainage of grease could result in fire.
Broiling rack position chart
RACK POSITION
FROM BOlTOM FOOD .
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4 Rare steaks and fish
3 Medium and well-done
steaks and hamburg-
ers; well-done foods
such as chicken,
lobster, ham slices,
and pork chops
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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 roasting or cooking
items such as casseroles.
l Keep reflector pans clean for best heat
reflection.
Using the electronic MEALTIMERTM control
The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn
the oven on and off at times you set, even
when you are not around.
Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for
foods which do not require a preheated oven,
such as meats and casseroles. Do not use
delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies,
etc. - undercooking will result.
Before using the electronic MEALTIMER
control, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day. (See ‘Setting the clock”
on page 14.)
To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically
1. Position the oven rack(s)
properly and put food in the oven.
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