BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. with ACCUBAKE 4.65 Cubic Foot Oven MODEL SF325PEG 8053373A Standard-Cleaning Gas Range A Note to You ...2 Range Safety ...3 Parts and Features ...5 Using Your Range...6...
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
ANGE AFETY Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”...
RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: WARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES.
ARTS AND EATURES Oven vent (p. 18) Surface burners and grates (pp.6-7, 19, 21-22) Anti-tip bracket (p. 3) Door stop clip (pp. 22-24) Model and serial number plate (behind left side of broiler door) Broiler door (p. 16) ONTROL PANEL Left rear Left front control knob...
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SING ANGE SING THE SURFACE BURNERS wWARNING Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan. Turn off all controls when not cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Using the control knobs Your range comes with electric ignitors.
SING THE SURFACE BURNERS In case of a prolonged power failure You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the setting you want. Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long...
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USING YOUR RANGE SING THE OVEN Positioning racks and pans Place the oven racks where you need them before turning on the oven. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge and lift it out. •...
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SING ALUMINUM FOIL • Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners, or cookware. Permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish. • Do not block the oven bottom vents. • Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. Doing so will reduce air circulation and overall oven performance.
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USING YOUR RANGE HE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Electronic display Oven selector BAKE BAKE pads (pp. 13, 15, 17) Temperature (pp. 13, 15, 17) Display/clock • When you first plug in the range, everything on the display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds, then a time of day and “PF”...
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ETTING THE CLOCK Press CLOCK. Set the time. Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Start the clock. SING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER The minute timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.
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USING YOUR RANGE SING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER Start the minute timer. The minute timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones, then four 1-second reminder tones every minute until you press TIMER OFF.
AKING ROASTING Your oven is designed with the ACCUBAKE temperature management system to constantly monitor oven temperature. The burner element will cycle, as needed, to maintain the desired temperature. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in operation. Place the racks where you need them in the oven.
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USING YOUR RANGE AKING ROASTING Press START/ENTER. A preheat conditioning time counts down the approximate preheat time after the oven temperature has been set and START has been pressed. The oven control automatically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature you select: •...
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DJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below.
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USING YOUR RANGE ROILING Broiler pan and grid The broiler is located below the oven door. The broiler pan and grid roll out for easy access. Always broil with the broiler and oven doors closed. NOTES: • Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door when it is open.
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ROILING ( CONT Press CUSTOM BROIL. Start oven. You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing START/ENTER. To change the setting, see “To custom broil at a lower temperature” below. After changing the setting, you do not have to press START/ENTER again. After broiling, turn off the oven.
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USING YOUR RANGE ROILING ( CONT Broiling guidelines Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom (0) to top (2) (see “Broiler pan and grid” earlier in this section.) You should rotate the broiler pan back to the front at the same time you turn the foods. MEAT Steak, 1"...
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ARING FOR Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. LEANING CHART Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE LEANING CHART ( CONT PART Surface burners Oven door glass Oven cavity • Food spills containing sugar and/or milk • Heavily soiled areas Oven racks Broiler pan and grid CLEANING METHOD • Soap and water • Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad •...
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EALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP Cleaning the surface burners • You should routinely remove and clean the burner cap. Always clean the burner cap after a spill- over. Keeping the burner cap clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame. •...
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE EALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP To clean the burners: Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base. Clean the burner cap with warm, soapy water and a sponge. You can also clean it with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser.
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EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR To remove: Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins, included with your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range. Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal. Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots. Tilt top of door toward range. Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins. NOTE: Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins.
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EMOVING THE OVEN BOTTOM Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the lip at the front of the panel is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity. Lift the bottom up and out.
ROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 28. ANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE...
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OOKING RESULTS PROBLEM SOLUTION • Cookware not level • on cooktop (Check to see if liquids are level in cookware) • Excessive heat on cooktop in areas around cookware • The oven temperature seems too low or too high control” section.) •...
When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” section). This information will help Whirlpool better respond to your request. Our consultants provide assistance with: •...