Whirlpool FGC355V Range User Manual


 
Caring For Your Range
Bum, Electrical Shock, Fire And
Explosion Hazard
. Make sure all controls are OFF
and the range is cool before
cleaning.
m Do not use oven cleaners, bleach
or rust removers.
. Do not use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors to
clean this or any other appliance.
. Keep the appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
. Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in bums, electrical
shock, fire or explosion.
The control knobs
1. Turn control knobs to the OFF
position.
2. Pull control knobs straight off.
3. Wash in warm, soapy water.
4. Rinse well and dry completely. Do
not soak.
The control panel
1. Wipe with warm, soapy water or
spray glass cleaner, and a soft cloth.
2. Rinse well.
3. Dry with soft cloth.
4. Replace control knobs by pushing
them firmly into place.
NOTE:
When cleaning, never use steel
wool, abrasives, or commercial oven
cleaners which may damage finish.
After cleaning, make sure all control
knobs point to the OFF position.
The surface burner grates
1. Make sure all surface burners are
off and the surrounding parts are
cool.
2. Lift off the surface burner grates.
3. Wash the grates with warm soapy
water or in a dishwasher. Use a
non-abrasive plastic scouring pad
for cooked-on foods. Rinse and dry
well.
4. Replace burners grates.
The lift-up cooktop
1. Remove surface burner grates.
2. Lift front of cooktop at corners. (If
there is not enough clearance on
either side of cooktop to lift at
corners, lift cooktop at burner
opening.) Hold cooktop up securely
with one hand.
NOTE:
Models FGC355V, FGP355V,
FGP345V, FGP335V, FLP330V,
FGP325V, FLP320V & FGP320V
have removable cooktops. For these
models, lift cooktop completely off.
3. Wipe surface under cooktop with
warm, soapy water. Use a soap-
filled plastic scouring pad on
heavily-soiled areas.
4. If your model has a removable
cooktop, replace cooktop.
Personal Injury And Product
Damage Hazard
m Hold cooktop up securely. For
models with removable cooktop,
do not try to clean under the
cooktop without removing the
cooktop first. The coolctop could
accidentally fall and injure you.
. Do not drop the cooktop. Damage
can result to the porcelain and the
cook-top frame.
The surface burners
1. Lift up the cooktop, following the
instructions above.
2. Wipe off surface burners with warm,
soapy water and a soft cloth after
each use. Use a plastic scouring pad
for cooked-on foods.
3, If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight
pin. DO NOT enlarge or
distort the ports. DO NOT use a
toothpick to clean the ports.
Typical top burner flame
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4. Occasionally check the burner
flames for proper size and shape as
shown above. If flames lift off ports,
are yellow, or are noisy when
turned off, you may need to clean
the burners (see above), or call a
qualified technician for adjustment.
5. If your model has a removable
cooktop, replace cooktop.
The removable oven door
Removing the oven door will help make
it easier to clean the oven.
Bum And Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure all controls are OFF and
the oven is cool before removing
oven door. Failure to do so can
result in bums or electrical shock.
1. Open the door to the first stop
position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift
it
at the same angle it is in.
3. To replace,
fit the bottom corners
of the door over the ends of the
hinges.
Push the door down evenly. The
door wih close only when it is on
the hinges correctly.
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