Whirlpool FEP314B Important Instructions Manual

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Parts and Features . . . . . 6 Using Your Range . . . . . . . 7 Caring for Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 If You Need Assistance or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 I-800-44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments. STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL FEP314B +5- PART NO. 3187696 Rev. A

Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance. Your RopeP range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. 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 the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance. Your safety is important to us. This guide contains warning symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol. Our toll-free number, l-800-44-ROPER (l-800-447-67371, is available 24 hours a day. If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 25. If you need further help, feel free to call us. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip, and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Phone

persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General @Read all instructions before using the range. @Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. @WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance, the appli- ance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. To check if the bracket is in- stalled properly, see “The anti-tip bracket” on page 18. @CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it. @Do not leave children alone or unattended 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. *Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working prop- erly. *Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. *Use the range only for its in- tended use as described in this manual. *Do not touch surface units, areas near units, heating elements, or interior surfaces of oven. Surface units and heating elements could be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heating elements, or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the sur- face near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door, could also become hot enough to cause burns. c, .Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. continued on next page 3

*Check to be sure glass cooking damp pot holders on hot surfaces utensils are safe for use on the could result in burns from steam. range. Only certain types of Do not let pot holder touch hot glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, heating elements. Do not use a earthenware, or other glazed towel or bulky cloth for a pot utensils are suitable for cook- holder. It could catch on fire. tops without breaking due to the @Keep range vents unobstructed. sudden change in temperature. *Do not heat unopened contain- *Never leave surface units ers. They could explode. The hot unattended at high heat set- contents could cause burns and tings. A boilover could result container particles could cause and cause smoking and greasy injury. spillovers that could ignite. ADO not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard. I- n w When using the cooktop *Turn pan handles inward, but *Do not cook on a broken cooktop. not over other surface units. If cooktop should break, cleaning This will help reduce the chance solutions and spillovers could of burns, igniting of flammable penetrate the broken cooktop and materials, and spills due to create a risk of electrical shock. bumping of the pan. Contact a qualified technician immediately. When using the oven aSelect a pan with a flat bottom aAlways position oven rack(s) in that is about the same size as the desired location while oven is surface unit. If pan is smaller than cool. If a rack must be removed the surface unit, some of the while oven is hot, do not let pot heating element will be exposed holder contact hot heating and could result in the igniting of element in oven. clothing or pot holders. Correct pan size also improves cooking aUse care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam es- efficiency. cape before removing or replac- ing food. 4

cleaners could produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns. *Do not clean door heat seal. It is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, dam- age, or move the seal. Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide. *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. *Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range. @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. *Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range 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 multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extin- guisher. -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 5

This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features, Surface unit Model and serial number plate Anti-tip floor bracket - (for information on optional wall- mounted anti-tip bracket kit, see P. 18) Removable Oven vent Black ceramic glass ’ cooktop Broil element Bake element Control panel Oven Clock/Minute temperature Manual oven control Right rear Right front Oven Timer control control light switch knob selector knob knob Left f;ont Left rear Surfac’e Hbt Oven control Su Lace control knob unit knob heating surface heating indicator indicator indicator marker light light light

units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Positioning racks and pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Broiling tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 For best air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using aluminum foil for baking . . . . . . 10 The oven vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..m.... 11 The storage drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Using the Minute Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The anti-tip bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Baking/roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Optional door panel pat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Adjusting the oven temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 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 units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on. Hot surface indicator light The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch. The Indicator Light will con- tinue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch, even after it is turned off. Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking. A fire could start or someone could be burned if a surface unit is accidentally left ON. 7

use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SETTING HI MED-HI MED MED-LO LO RECOMMENDED USE *To start foods cooking. *To bring liquids to a boil l To hold a rapid boil. *To fry chicken or pancakes. l For gravy, pudding, and icing. *To cook large amounts of vegetables. l To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting. l To keep food warm until ready to serve. Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: . The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HIGH setting - to maintain the proper tempera- ture setting you have selected. l Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating. See pages 20 and 21 for care and cleaning suggestions. Cookware tips . Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. l NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results. You can, however, use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels. This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results. Also, woks, canners, and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares. l The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid. . Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight. . The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results. . Handles should be made of sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely at- tached to the pan. l With your hand, feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop. l Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop. l Avoid spillovers on cooklop. Use pans with tall sides. l Do not cook food directly on cooktop. l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit.

unit for best results. l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. 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 the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Rack placement for specific foods: roasts, turkeys, angel 2nd level from Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats 2nd level from bottom Personal Injury Hazard *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. Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury. Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies 2nd or 3rd level from bottom When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom. NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15. 9

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 1 l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space of 1 irch (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. Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food. l Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results. l Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking will resutt. Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements. Failure to follow this precaution could result in electrical shock or fire hazard and damage to the elements. 10

set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. 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. NOTE: Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer. Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting. 1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want. 2. Without pushing it in, turn the knob back to the setting you want. When the time is up, a buzzer will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF. 11

turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is pre- heated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off. NOTE: Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles. 4. Put food in the oven. During baking/ roasting, the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements. NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red. 5. When baking/roasting is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off. 12

control Although your new oven is properly ad- justed 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: 1. Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over. 2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (25°C). 4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.W.z). 5. Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob. Locking Tooth Nokhes 13

on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo cm]). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature Control Knob to BROIL. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling. 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. The OVEN HEAT- ING Indicator Light will go off. Custom broil l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. l Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures. The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures. NOTE: Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 14

DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks, Yz” thick or less Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Not used for broiling 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. . 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 element. Meat placed too close to the element 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 recom- mended. If foil is used, cut slits in foil to line up with all openings in broiler grid. Grease can then drain away and cool in pan. Poor drainage of grease could result in fire. 15

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 Match the pan to the surface unit size. 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 unit control on low or off to finish cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when possible. l Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible. l Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit. 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 the 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 broiling, roasting, or cooking items such as casseroles. The oven vent Hot air and moisture escaoe from the oven Oven vent 16

make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out. Replacing the storage drawer: 1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2. Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed. Drawer slide rail 17

force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. Personal Injury Hazard *To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall- mounted anti-tip bracket kit. l If range is moved for cleaning or service, check that anti-tip bracket is engaged before using range. Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury. To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if you have a floor bracket): l Remove the storage drawer. (See page 17.) l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached to floor with screws. l Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti-tip bracket. l See Installation Instructions for further details. To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if you have a wall bracket): l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel. l Make sure the cable on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket. l Cable must be unhooked from wall bracket to move range for cleaning or service. Recon- nect cable before using range. . See Installation Instructions for further details. Rear leveling leg Floor bracket Wall bracket Cable (attached to rear of control panel) Optional door panel pat If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits from your Roper Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. l White (Kit No. 814071) l Almond (Kit No. 814072) 18

- In This Section Page Page Cleaning the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cleaning other range parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Removing the oven door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are off and the range is cool before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust-free and soil-free before heating. Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme and the razor scraper (both included with your range), and paper towels or a sponge are all you need to clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning methods, please review “Cleaning tips” on pages 20 and 21. Follow them after each use to ensure top perfor- mance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look. 19

from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts to prevent burns l Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner could produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop. l Do not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury. To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions: l Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cook-top if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs. l Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board. l Do not allow anything that may melt (such as plastic or aluminum foil) to come in contact with the surface while it is hot. l Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely. l Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or glass cleaning products with ammonia. These could damage the cook-top surface. l Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful with heavy skillets. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Cleaning tips What to use: l Cooktop Polishing Creme (included with your range) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge - This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container. l Razor scraper (included with your range) - Use to remove cooked-on soils from your ceramic cooktop. Razor blades will not scratch your cooktop. Store razor blades out of reach of children. NOTE: For more information on using the razor scraper, see back of scraper package. Steps to follow: 1. Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light(s) go off. 2. Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil using a paper towel. If some soil remains, leave some creme on the spot(s) and follow Step 3. 3. Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper. 4. Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel. 20

specks, and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing Creme. l Remove metal marks (from copper or aluminum pans) with Cc&top Polishing Creme before heating the cooktop again. If heated before cleaning, metal marks may not come off. l Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking. In time, these will be- come less visible as a result of cleaning. To prevent scratches and abrasions, use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly. l Nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for removing cooked- on soils. Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining. To obtain order information for Cook-top Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488) write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 OR Call 1-800-253-l 301 to order. You must have a major credit card to order by phone. Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so could result in electri- cal shock or burns. 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. 21

PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water away from control panel. l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs. l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry water thoroughly. l Do not use steel wool or abrasive OR cleansers. They may damage the finish. Paper towel and spray l Do not spray cleaner directly on panel. glass cleaner Apply cleaner to paper towel. Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, soapy l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry (other than cooktop water thoroughly. and control panel) l Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish. Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Steel-wool pad and warm, l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. soapy water Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray l Make sure oven is cool. glass cleaner l Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner. Warm, soapy water and a l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry nonabrasive, plastic thoroughly. scrubbing pad 22

Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking HOW TO CLEAN l Remove door for easier access. (See page 21.) l Wash, wipe with clean waler, and dry thoroughly. l Wipe well with water. l Remove door for easier access. l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface. l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner. l Wipe well with clear water. l Use in well-ventilated room. l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements, heat seal, thermostat, or exterior surfaces of the range. Damage will occur. l Place piece of foil or shallow pan, slightly larger than the cooking container, on lower rack to catch spillovers. NOTE: Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor. Poor baking/ roastina results could occur. 23

To turn the oven light on, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. *The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking, and from high oven temperatures. Because bulb cover is made of glass, be careful not to drop it. Broken glass could cause injury. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise. 3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appli- ance bulb. 4. Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise. Plug in appliance or recon- nect at the main power supply. 24

or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our toll- free telephone number for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request. 1. Before calling for assistance . . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing operates The power supply cord is Plug power supply cord into a live circuit not plugged into a live with proper voltage. (See Installation circuit with the proper Instructions.) voltage. A household fuse has Replace household fuse or reset circuit blown or a circuit breaker breaker. has tripped. The oven will not The Oven Selector is not Turn the Oven Selector to the desired operate turned to BAKE or setting. BROIL. The Oven Temperature Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob Control Knob is not to the desired setting. turned to a temperature setting. Surface units will A household fuse has Replace household fuse or reset circuit not operate blown or a circuit breaker breaker. has tripped. The control knob(s) will Turn knob(s) again, pushing in as you not turn. turn. continued on next page 25

Push control knob(s) in before turning to will not turn before trying to turn. a setting. Cooking The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instruc- results are not tions.) what you expected The oven temperature Adjust the oven temperature control. (See seems too low or too high. “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 13.) The oven was not pre- Preheat oven if called for in recipe. heated as the recipe calls for. The recipe has never Use only tested recipes from a reliable been tested or is not from source. a reliable source. The pan used is not the Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom- type or size recommended mended pan type and size. in the recipe. There is not proper air Allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides circulation around pan of the pans for air circulation. There must when baking. be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm). The cooking utensils are Use cooking utensils with smooth, flat not the proper shape or do bottoms that fit the surface units being not fii the surface units used. being used. 26

need assistance . . . Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: l-800-4~ROPER (l-800-447-8737) and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. For further information, write to: Mr. William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Roper Brand Appliances 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence. 3. If you need service . . . Contact the dealer from whom you pur- chased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area. For help finding an authorized servicer in your area, call our toll-free telephone number in Step 2. 4. If you need FSP@ replacement parts . . . FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Ropep appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Roper appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call our toll- free telephone number in Step 2. 5. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved . . . l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry. l Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer, and Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem. Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 l MACAP will in turn inform us of your action. 27

WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSV replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Roper service company. FULL THREE-Y EAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor for ceramic cooktop WARRANTY to the original purchaser of this product. We warrant that: From Date of Purchase - The ceramic cook-top will not discolor - The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off - The rubber seal between the ceramic cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack - The ceramic cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock - The surface units will not burn out WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. Instruct you how to use your range. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs. B. Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-family household use. C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by us. E. Repairs to ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide. F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. l/95 This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation of implied warranties, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to stale. Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Roper distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the “If You Need Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking “If You Need Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our toll-free telephone number, 1-800-44-ROPER (l-800-447-6737), from anywhere in the U.S.A. Prlllled on recycbd paper - 10% po~-oonsunwr wEL9te 52% recovered malerids PART NO. 3187696 Rev. A 0 15% Whirlpool Corporation Q Registered Tredemrk of Whidpod. U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.