Whirlpool SS3004SR User manual

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Model SS3004SR

Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR
RANGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
USING YOUR RANGE.
Using the Surface Burners
Using the Oven Control
Baking
Broiling
Oven Vent
LIGHTING STANDING PILOTS
Caring for Your Range.
Control Panel
Page
2 Surface Burner Grates
Lift-Up Cooktop
Surface Burners
Oven Door
Standard Oven Cleaning
Cleaning Chart..
If you Need Service or
Assistance,
1. Before Calling for
Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance.
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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01986 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your range
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
packed wlth your range.
Read this Use 81Care Guide and the Cooking 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 from the elements, and on a level
floor strong enough to hold its weight.
. Having your range properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
(See “Installation Instructions”.)
l Having your range properly connected to the proper gas supply and
checked for leaks. (See “Installation Instructions:‘)
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 information.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or
play with any part of the range,
or leave them unattended near
it. They could be burned or
injured.
2. DO NOT store things children
might want above the range.
Children could be burned
or injured while climbing on it.
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch
a hot surface burner, oven
burner or areas around them.
They could be hot enough to
burn severely.
4. KEEP children away from the
range when it is on, The cooktop,
oven walls, racks and door can
be hot enough to cause burns.
5. DO NOT use a range to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but
not over another surface burner
to prevent burns, injury and to
help prevent the utensil from
being pushed off the cooktop.
7. DO NOT use water on grease
fires. The fire will spread. Cover
fire with large lid or smother with
baking soda or salt.
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
garments when using the range.
Garments could ignite if they
touch a hot burner or surround-
ing area and you could be
burned.
9. DO NOT heat unopened con-
tainers They could explode. The
hot contents could burn and
container particles could cause
injury.
10. When adding or removing food,
MAKE SURE to open the oven
door all the way to prevent burns.
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11. DO NOT use a wet pot holder.
Steam burns can result. DO NOT
use a towel or bulky cloth as a
pot holder. They could catch fire
and burn you.
12. MAKE SURE the utensils you use
are large enough to contain
food and avoid boil-overs and
spill-overs. This will help prevent
hazardous build-ups of food.
Heavy splattering or spill-overs
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.
14. 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
vents. Wipe spill-overs
immediately.
15. NEVER use a match or other
flame to look for a gas leak. Ex-
plosion 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.
17. DO NOT use oven for storage
Stored items and range could be
damaged if oven is turned on
accidentally.
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. THEY COULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAVE 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
Model Number
Numbers (from the plate located
as shown).
Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book, your war-
ranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features
Model SS3004SR
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HEAi SEAL
BROILER DRAWER OVEN DOOR

Using your range
SURFACE
LEFT REAR BURNER RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB INDICATORS CONTROL KNOB
LEFT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB ‘OVEN CONTROL RIGHT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB
Using the Surface Burners
This range is equipped with standing pilots. Standing pilots must be lit
initially with a match following the directions on page 9. 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 LITEand the burner will light.
Control knobs must be pushed in,
then turned to LITEposition.
After the burner lights, turn the control
knob back to a desired setting.The
control knob can be set anywhere
between HI and a low setting. Do not
cook with the control in the LITE
posltlon.
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See the “Cooking Guide” for impottant utensil information. Until you get
used to the settings, use the following as a guide.
Use LITE to light
the burner. After
the burner lights,
turn control
back to o de-
sired setting.
Do not cook wlth
the control In
the LITE posltlon.
Use a hlgh
settlng to sta I
cooking or to
bring liquids
to a boil.
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Use a medium
setting to start
cooking or to fry
chicken or pan-
cakes; for gravy,
puddings and
icing or to cook
large amounts
of vegetables.
Use a low set-
tlng to keep
foods warm until
ready to serve.
Using the Oven Control
Baking
1. Position the racks properly before
turning on the oven. To change
rack posltlon, pull rack out to
stop, raise front edge and lift out.
Racks should be placed so the top
of the food will be centered In the
oven. Always leave at IeastlYz to 2
inches (4-5 cm) between the sides
of the pan and the oven walls and
other pans. For more informatlon,
see the “Cooking Guide:
2. Set the Oven Control to the baking 3. Preheat the oven for10 minutes
temperature you want. The oven before adding food. NOTE: Oven
burner will automatically light in racks, walls and door will be hot.
50-60 seconds. Do not place food directly on
oven bottom.

4. During baking, the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain the
temperature setting.
5. When baking is done, turn the
Oven Control to OFF.
Broiling
The Broiler Drawer is located below the oven door. Always broil With the
drawer and oven door completely closed.
1. Pull the broiler drawer open and
tilt the door panel down.
3. Place food on broiler pan and
position the broiler pan before
turning on the broiler. See pan
placement chart in the “Cooking
Guide” for recommended pan
positions.
2. Place broiler pan grid so grease
can drain down sides into lower
part of broiler pan. See picture.
4. Set the Oven Control to BROIL. The
broiler will automatically light in
50-60 seconds.
5. When broiling is done, turn the
Oven Control to OFF.
DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROILER BEFORE USING. COMPLETELY CLOSE
THE BROILER DRAWER DURING BROILING.

The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from
the oven through a vent located to
the rear of the cooktop. Do not
block vent. Poor baking will result.
Lighting Standing Pilots
To light Cookto~ Pilots:
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1. Remove the surface burner grates
from the cooktop. Lift the cooktop
and rest on support rod.
2. Make sure all controls are OFF.
To light Oven Burner Pilot:
1. Make sure the oven control is OFF.
2. Remove the broiler drawer. Slide
drawer out to stops, lift both sides,
then slide the rest of the way out.
3. To light, hold a lit match over the
pilot light located between the
front and back burners. The pilot
flame should be % to J/ein
(.635-,953 cm) high.
4. If the pilot flame needs adjust-
ment, turn the pilot adjustment
screw on the manifold pipe.
5. Lower the cooktop and replace
the surface burner grates before
using the surface burners.
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3. Hold a lit match over the oven
burner pilot located at the rear of
the burner.
4. After the oven burner pilot is burn-
ing steady, check burner lighting
by turning the Oven Control to a
temperature obove140”F (60°C).
The burner will take 50-60 seconds
to light.
5. Replace the broiler drawer. 9

Caring for your range
1. Pull knobs straight off.
3. Wash knobs in warm soapy
water or use baking soda and
a damp, soft cloth or follow
directions provided with glass
cleaner. Rinse well and dry.
CAUTION: Do not soak or use
abraslve cleansers. They could
rub off the marklngs.
2. Use warm soapy water, baking
soda and a damp soft cloth or
spray glass cleanerto 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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