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ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-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 Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (
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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 Glazed
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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 items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panels A BC DE F G H I A CB D E F G H I A. Electronic clock/timer (on some models) D. Surface burner locator G. Surface heating indicator light B. Oven indicator lights E. Left front burner control H. Right rear burner control C. Oven temperature control F
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COOKTOP USE To Remove: 1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then Cooktop Controls lift it enough to clear the burner bowl. WARNING 2. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle. Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. On some models, the surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned on. Use the follo
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Cookware OVEN USE IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a times, or when it is heavily soiled. well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to thickness. the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to Rough finishes
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Timer Aluminum Foil The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, minutes and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the or stop the oven. oven bottom finish. Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to To Set: move freely for best cooking results. 1. Press TIMER. To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is
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Bakeware Oven Vent The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. A BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS Light colored Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe. A. Oven vent Light golden crusts The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and Even browning should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering vent will cause poor ai
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BROILING CHART For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil Broiling element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are temperature when broiling allows more precise control. The lower numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and “Positioning Racks and Bakewar
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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 the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions BURNER BOWLS (on some models) on cleaning products. Cleaning Method: Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES pad. (on some models) Oven cleaner: Follo
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Cleaning Method: BROILER PAN AND GRID (on some models) Mild detergent Drawer Liner (on some models) Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle. Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner. Cleaning Method: Clean with mild detergent Mildly abrasive cleanser: All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not Scrub with wet scouring pad. included): Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Soak for 20 m
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Storage Drawer The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure To Replace: drawer is cool and empty. 1. Lift up the back of the drawer and place it inside the range in its fully forward position. To Remove: 2. Lift up the front of the drawer to a level position. 1. Pull the storage drawer straight back past the drawer stop 3. Slowly push the drawer into the range until the drawer side notch and the end of the side rails. rails engage with the gap in the drawer glides. A B A A.
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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? Oven cooking results not what expected See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Is the appliance level? Make sure batter is level in the pan. Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions. Is the proper length of time being used? Is the proper temperature set? Adjust cooking time. Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Is
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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
