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ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call:
1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737)
or visit our website at
www.roperappliances.com
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To the installer: Please leave this
instruction book with the unit.
To the consumer: Please read and
keep this book for future reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................6 Cooktop Controls.........................................................................6 Ceramic Glass...................
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RANGE SAFETY 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: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DANG
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in basic precautions, including the following: the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY Gl
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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 location and appearance of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panel A G BC D E F A. Left front control knob D. Electronic oven control F. Lo power indicator (on some models) B. Left rear control knob E. Right rear control knob G. Right front control knob C. Surface cooking locator indicator Range F A G L H I J K B
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COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls Ceramic Glass (on some models) The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It WARNING will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat level. It is normal for the surface of white and biscuit ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color. Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the
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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and To Replace: energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or 1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor receptacle. cooking results. Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. Cookware designed with slightly
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Cookware ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. ABCDEF Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and 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 they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates. Cookware material is a factor
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4. Press TIMER CANCEL* anytime to cancel the timer and/or stop reminder tones. To cancel the timer during the Off/Cancel countdown, press TIMER CANCEL* twice. The Off/Cancel pad stops any function except the Clock, Timer The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the and Control Lock. above steps. To display the time of day when the timer is The cooling fan may continue to operate after an oven function counting down, press CLOCK. has been canceled, depending on oven temperatu
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To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration (on models with manual oven control): OVEN USE 1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is in the Off position. Pull oven temperature control knob straight off and Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few turn it over. times, or when it 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
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BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS FOOD RACK POSITION(S) RESULTS Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, 1 or 2 Stainless steel May need to increase baking time. angel food cakes Light, golden Bundt cakes, most quick breads, 2 crusts yeast breads, casseroles, meats Uneven browning Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, 2 or 3 Stoneware/Baking Follow manufacturer’s nonfrozen pies stone instructions. Crisp crusts BAKEWARE Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so Ovenproof May
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Baking and Roasting Broiling and Custom Broiling Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe. cooking. Thicker cuts
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Custom Broiling If foods are cooking too fast, press the TEMP/TIME “up” or Timed Cooking “down” arrow pad until 325°F (163°C) shows on the display. 1. Press CUSTOM BROIL to broil foods slower from the start of WARNING cooking. 2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to enter a Food Poisoning Hazard temperature between 300°F and 500°F (149°C and 260°C). Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before 3. Press START/ENTER. or after cooking. 4. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished. Doi
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RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer: Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may WARNING melt. Remove all items from the storage drawer. How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds. Burn Hazard The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle
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General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser: Rub the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. on cleaning products. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless Burned-on soil otherwise noted. Cooktop Cleaner and Cooktop Scraper: Rub creme into soil with damp paper
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Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions. STORAGE DRAWER (on some models) Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad. Porcelain enamel only Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning. Dishwasher For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section. Mild detergent Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not included): Drawer Liner (on some models) See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner.
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2. Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge slot. Be certain not to scratch finish. Storage Drawer 3. Repeat procedure for other door stop clip. The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure drawer is cool and empty. To Remove: 1. Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins, included with To Remove: your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins 1. Pull the storage drawer straight back past the drawer stop while the door is removed from the ran
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Oven indicator lights flash Is the power supply cord unplugged? Do the oven indicator lights flash? Plug into a grounded outlet. See the “Display” and/or the “Oven Indicator Lights” section. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing, call for service. See Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker “Assistance or Service” section. tripped? Replac
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Is the proper length of time being used? Are baked items too brown on the bottom? Adjust cooking time. Move rack to higher position in the oven. Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Are pie crust edges browning early? Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or cooking times. reduce baking temperature. ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check Accessories U.S.A. “Troubleshoot
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT
