Whirlpool FGS385B Thank you for buying a ROPER@ appliance, Your safety is important to us

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A Note to You

Thank you for buying a ROPER@ appliance.

Your ROPER range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. 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. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains warning symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol.

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This symbol will help alert you to such

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dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,

 

 

and personal

injury.

 

ALL RANGES CAN

TIP.

INJURY TO PERSONS

COULD RESULT.

INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICES PACKED

WITH RANGE.

SEE INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

For more information, see the “Theanti-tip brackets” on page 19.

Our toll-free number, 1-800-44-ROPER (l-800-447-6737), is available 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “IfYou Need Assistance or Service” on page 28. If you need further help, feel free to call us. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip, and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model

Number

Dealer

Name

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Serial

Number

Dealer

Phone

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Purchase Date

 

 

 

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Contents Range Using Safety Instructions PartsUsing Your safety is important to us Thank you for buying a ROPER@ applianceImportant Safety Instructions Read and Save These InstructionsWhen using the cooktop Grease When using the ovenCare and cleaning Parts and Features Control PanelsRange UsingUsing the surface burners Cookware tips Case of a prolonged power failureSetting Lite Recommended USEHome canning information Positioning racksPans FoodFor best air circulation Extra oven rack position roasting rackSetting the clock Using the Minute TimerBaking/roasting Adjusting the oven temperature control BroilingBroiling tips Rack Rack Position ChartEnergy saving tips Using the MEALTIMER’ clock To delay start and stop automaticallyTo start baking/roasting now and stop automatically Oven vent Storage drawerAnti-tip brackets To verify the anti-tip brackets are engagedBefore you start Using the Self-Cleaning CycleHow the cycle works This SectionSetting the controls To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time Special tipsCaring for Your Range Surface burner gratesLift-up cooktop Surface burnersPart Cleaning chartHOW to Clean To USEPart What to USE Oven light Solution If You Need Assistance or ServiceProblem Before calling for assistancePossible Cause Cooking results are not what you expected If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need serviceIf you need FSP@ Replacement parts If you need assistanceWE will not PAY for Gas Range WarrantyLength of Warranty WE will PAY for