Whirlpool SF356BEK User Manual

SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGEUse & Care GuideFor questions about features, operation, performance,parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or

10BAKEWARETo cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart

11OVEN USEBaking and RoastingBefore baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it i

12BROILING CHARTFor best results, place food 3 in. (7 cm) or more from the broil burner. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for ind

13RANGE CARESelf-Cleaning Cycle(on some models)IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Clean

14PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPSFood spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps

154. Pull door straight up, then toward you. Hinge hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot. Do not remove door removal pins until the door is

16Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop Is the cookware the proper size?Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or s

17ASSISTANCE OR SERVICEBefore calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you st

WHIRLPOOL® GAS COOKTOP AND RANGE WARRANTYFULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTYFor one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained

2TABLE OF CONTENTSRANGE SAFETY ... 3The Anti-Tip Bracket ...

3RANGE SAFETYYou can be killed or seriously injured if you don'timmediately follow instructions.You can be killed or seriously injured if you don

4The Anti-Tip BracketThe range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door witho

5PARTS AND FEATURESThis manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. Th

6COOKTOP USECooktop ControlsElectric ignitors automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LIGHT.Before setting a control

7To Clean:IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust remov

8ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL(on some models)Oven Indicator LightsThe indicator lights are located to the left of, below, and within the display. The indic

9Control LockThe Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the oven.When the control is locked, only the CLOCK and T