Whirlpool FES364B Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool self-cleaning electric range use and care guide fes364b

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Home Appliances
UseAndCare
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A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important
Safety
Instructions
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Parts and Features
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Using Your Range . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Self-
Cleaning
Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Caring for Your
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
If You Need
Assistance
or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Warranty
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I-800-44-ROPER
Call us with questlons
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SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE
PART NO. 3187697 Rev. B
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MODEL FES364B

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  • Page 1 ..... . 32 I-800-44-ROPER Call us with questlons or comments. MODEL FES364B lo’% ..6...
  • Page 2 A Note to You Thank you for buying a ROPER@appliance. Your ROPER range gives you all the functionality 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.
  • Page 3: Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions General ORead all instructions before using the range. .Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. range must be installed by a qua- lified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
  • Page 4 @Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire.
  • Page 5: Instructions

    Grease @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.
  • Page 6 Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations the location and appearance of all parts and features. Control panel Surface unit Model and serial Anti-tip floor Removable Control panel MEALTIMER” clock/minute timer Left rear Left front Start control control time knob knob of your range.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units ... 7 Positioning racks and pans ... 9 For best air circulation ... 9 Using aluminum foil for baking ... 10 Setting the clock ... 11 Using the Minute Timer ... 11 ...
  • Page 8 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 continue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch, even after it is turned off.
  • Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans

    Home canning information Use the largest surface unit for best results. Start with hot water.‘This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce Positioning racks and 1 General guidelines Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. To move rack(s), lift rack(s) at front and pull out.
  • Page 10: Using Aluminum Foil For Baking

    Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: Place the foil on the oven rack below the Turn up rack with the food. foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.
  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    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 clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand The clock setting will...
  • Page 12: Baking/Roasting

    Baking/roasting Position before the rack(s) properly oven:To change rack turning on the position, lift pull out. rack at front and For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. the Oven Selector to BAKE. the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature want.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control

    Adjusting the oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted 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.
  • Page 14: Broiling

    Broiling Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15. the broiler pan and food on the rack. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [ 10 cm]). The door will stay open by itself.
  • Page 15: Broiling Tips

    Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOlTOM DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks, 1/2” thick or less Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium pat- ties, ham slices, fish steaksfrankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish...
  • Page 16: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is 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: pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fitting...
  • Page 17: Using The Mealtimer" Clock

    Using the MEALTIMER’” The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc.
  • Page 18: The Oven Vent

    To start baking/roasting and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in.
  • Page 19: The Storage Drawer

    The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean underthe range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor Use care when bracket (if you have one). handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: Empty drawer of any pots and pans Pull...
  • Page 20: The Anti-Tip Bracket

    The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. Connect anti-tip bracket to the range feet. Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
  • Page 21 Using the SetfCleaning works ......21 Before you start ....B... 22 The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior.
  • Page 22 Before you start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you: Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel-wool pad for cleaning.
  • Page 23 Make sure the clock and Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day. Push In and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise two or three hours. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. two hours for light soil. three hours or more for moderate to heavy soil.
  • Page 24: Range

    Caring for Your Range In This Section Cleaning the cooktop ..... . . 24 Cleaning other range parts ....27 Your range is designed for easy care.
  • Page 25 To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions: Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on while the the cooktop if not removed ceramic surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs. Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
  • Page 26 To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3164477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488), write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPone, IN 46350 l-800-253-1301 Call to order. You must have a major credit card to order by phone.
  • Page 27 Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range. PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, soapy...
  • Page 28 The oven light To turn on the oven light, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug oven before changing light bulb. Replace light bulb cover before using the oven. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
  • Page 29: Or Service

    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 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 descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date.
  • Page 30 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 2ontrol knob(s) are not pushing in Mill not turn before trying to turn. self-Cleaning The Oven Selector and Oven Temperature :ycle will not aperate Knob are not set to CLEAN. The range clock does not show the correct time of day.
  • Page 31 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 ROPER@ appliance. FSP replacement...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    Care Guide. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized appliance. This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential limitation may not apply to you.

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