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Whirlpool FGP325A Instruction Book

Whirlpool range fgp325a, fgp320a user guide
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A Note To You
Important Safety
lnsttuctions
Parts And Features
Using Your Range
Cating For Your
Range
If You Need
iiE:z
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Warranty
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1-80~44-ROPER
Call us with questions
or comments.
STANDARD-CLEANING
GAS RANGES
TO THE INSTALLER:
PLEASE LEAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION
BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
MODELS FGP325A FGP320A
TO THE CONSUMER:
PLEASE READ AND
FLP320A
FGP315Y
KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
FGP310Y FLP31OA

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  • Page 1 KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. A Note To You Important Safety lnsttuctions Parts And Features Using Your Range Cating For Your Range If You Need iiE:z Warranty 1-80~44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments. GAS RANGES MODELS FGP325A FGP320A FLP320A FGP315Y FGP310Y FLP31OA...

  • Page 2: A Note To You

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance .properly and safely.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions and satisfactory operation. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, includ- ing the following: WARNING:...
  • Page 4 CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it. Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range.
  • Page 5 Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan. Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners. When using the oven Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool.

  • Page 6: Parts And Features

    Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Anti-tip bracket ion wall behind Oven vent --- Surface burners and grates Broiler drawer Control panel Surface...

  • Page 7: Using Your Range

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners racks and pans ... Positioning For best air circulation Lighting standing pilots ... Baking/roasting To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.
  • Page 8 Until you get used to the setting, use the following as a guide. For best results, turn cooking at the high setting; then the control knob down to continue cooking. RECOMMENDED USE To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting.
  • Page 9 Home canning information The larger diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooklop. To protect your range: For best reeufts, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner.

  • Page 10: For Best Air Circulation

    For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. For best results, allow I/Z-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans...

  • Page 11: Lighting Standing Pilots

    Lighting standing (models FGP320A, FLP32OA, FGPBiOY and FLP310A) To light range pilots: Make sure all controls are turned off. 2. Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop. Lift the cooktop. (See “Lift-up cooktop” on page 17.) hold light, a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners.
  • Page 12 Baking/roasting 1. Position before the rack(s) properly turning To change rack position, lift on the oven. pull out. rack at front and For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature want.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Oven Temperature

    -__- Adjusting the oven Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though 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 temperature settings, you can adjust them by following these steps:...

  • Page 14: Energy Saving Tips

    4. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. 5. When broiling is done, turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before using. Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling.

  • Page 15: The Anti-Tip Bracket

    The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. How- ever, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti- tip bracket properly secured. To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged: Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the backguard.

  • Page 16: Caring For Your Range

    Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates ... lift-up cooktop ... Surface burners Your range is designed for ease of care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new.

  • Page 17: Lift-Up Cooktop

    Lift-up cooktop Remove surface burner grates. 2. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully ex- tended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could resuft in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling.

  • Page 18: Removing The Oven Door

    5. Before putting the burners back, dry thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for minutes. 6. Replace burners, making sure they are Replace properly seated and level. screws. 7. Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color.

  • Page 19: Removing The Oven Bottom

    To replace: 1. Be sure the hinge arms are in the open Be careful position. if pulling the hinges open by hand. Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers. 2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door.
  • Page 20 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all 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 (other than control water...
  • Page 21 (clean after each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner (Models FGP325A, FGP320A and FLP320A) Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, scrubbing pad Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy...

  • Page 22: If You Need Assistance Or Sewice

    If You Need Assistance Or Sewice 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.
  • Page 23 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Burner makes Burner is wet from washing. popping noise when on Control knob(s) You are not pushing in before will not turn turning. Cooking results The range is not level. are not what you expected The oven temperature low or too high.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Damage to appliance caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by us. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. under this warranty for incidental or consequential same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances.

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