Whirlpool SF378PEW User Manual

HOW TO MAKE A HOME R$lJ.” UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . .

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn th

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 sur

Extra oven rack position (roasting rack) When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position, place rack

Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until

Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 5 fo

Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faste

4. Set the Oven Selector to BROIL. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL. The broiler will automat

Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION FROM BOlTOM 4 i 3 FOOD Rare steaks and fish Medium and well-done steaks and hamburg- ers; well

Using the automatic MEALTIMER’” clock The automatic MEALTIMER clock is de- signed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even

To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push i

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The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard. The vent is needed for

The anti-tip brackets The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight t

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven i

l Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without grid) in the oven if you have

4. Move the Lock Lever to the right -the Clean position. This will start the Self- Cleaning cycle. If the door is not completely c

Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning yo

Surface burners and cooktop The cooktop and burner box areas are specially designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners

Cleaning the surface burners l The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. Always clean burner caps after a spillover.

6. After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports, replace the burner cap and burner grate. To replace burner cap, make sure cap is

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Surface burners, Warm, soapy water and l See pages 25-28 for cleaning instructions. grates, and caps a

A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool range

The oven light The Oven Light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, push

If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outl

PROBLEM Burner fails to light Burner flames are uneven Burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off Burner make

PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected POSSIBLE CAUSE The range is not level. The oven temperature seems too low or too high

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.

WHIRLPOOL” Gas Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct

Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention

General l Install or locate the range only in accor- dance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed b

When using the cooktop l Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil- overs and spillovers. Hea

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. Clea

Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location

Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important