UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using The Setf-Cleaning Cycle 20 Caring For Your Range 23 If You Need Assistance Or Service 28 Warranty 32 1-800~44-ROPER Call us with SELF-CLEANING 0 THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS Kl I STRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. questions or comments.
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.
Important READ Safety Instructions AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfacton/ operation. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion could result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
‘Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual. . Do not touch surface burners, areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven. Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners, areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.
- - T Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. @Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks and other utensils. Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide.
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. Oven control panel \ Automatic oven It switch ldel FGS385B Surface burner control panel Broil burner i Oven burner (not shown) Iiaht switch Anti-tip on brackets Removable (Model FGS395B has a door window.
Using Your Range In This Section Page . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 7 Broiling Page .I3 ............................................. racks and pans . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. 9 Broiling tips ....................................... Using the surface Positioning burners For best air circulation Setting . .. .. .. . .. ... . . .. .. . . IO the clock . .. .. .. . . . ... .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 11 Energy saving tips ............................ Using the MEALTIMEFY The oven vent ....................
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. r l SETTING r LITE HI RECOMMENDED l l l MED l l l l LOW l USE To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor. To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. To hold a rapid boil. To fry chicken or pancakes. For gravy, pudding and icing.
l l l l Handles should be made of a sturdy, heatresistant material and be securely attached to the pan. Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect. Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty. Use cookware only as it was intended to be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven.
Extra oven rack (roasting rack) position When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position, place rack on bottom of oven. For proper roasting, follow these guidelines: l The rack must be level. l Use adequate amount of liquid (meat juices or water) so food does not get overdone. l Do not try to pull rack out over door. Rack will be at the same level as door when door is opened.
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 points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour.
Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “lmportant Safety Instructions” on page 3 for more ihformation. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 31.Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to the baking/ roasting temperature you want.
Adjusting the oven temperature control 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: Oven temperature 1. Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over. 2.
5. Set the Oven Selector to BROIL. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. 6. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF. Broiling l l l l l l l tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire.
Broiling rack position chart FOOD RACK POSITION FROM BOlTOM 4 Rare steaks and fish 3 Medium and well-done steaks and hamburgers; well-done foods such as chicken, lobster, ham slices and pork chops 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.
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. Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes, will result. cookies, etc. - undercooking Before using the MEALTIMER clock, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 11.) To delay start automatically: and stop 1.
To start baking/roasting and stop automatically: now 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. 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to the baking/ roasting temperature you want. 5.
- The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting will result. NOTE: Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. Burn Hazard When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent could become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics. Use potholders to move pans.
The anti-tip brackets 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 brackets property secured. Personal Injury Hazard @To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with properly installed anti-tip brackets supplied with range. l If range is moved for cleaning or service, check that anti-tip devices are engaged before using range. Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury.
- - Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section How the cycle works Page . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. 20 Before you start . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 20 Setting the controls Page . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . 21 Special tips . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . 22 The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior.
l l Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a dishwasher. if most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l l Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the Seff-Cleaning cycle. l l Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny.
4. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The Clean Indicator Light will come on. 5. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is started, the Lock Indicator Light comes on when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures. The door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved when the Lock Indicator Light is on. 4. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven reaches normal baking/roasting temperatures, the Lock Indicator Light will go off.
Caring For Your Range In This I Section Page chart . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . . . .. .. .. . .. . 25 Surface burner Page grates . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. ... . . .. 23 Cleaning Lift-up . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . . 24 The oven light . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . 27 cooktop Surface burners . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . 24 Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home.
Lift-up cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates. 2. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could result to the porcelain and the cook-top frame. 3. Wipe with warm, soapy water.
5. Before putting the burners back, dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes. 6. Replace burners, making sure they are properly seated and level. Replace screws. pork 7. Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see page 24) or call a qualified technician for adjustment. *. 0 I 0 DO 00 0 ‘.
PART Surface burner grates Surface burners Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher Sponge and warm, soapy water Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water OR The Self-Cleaning cycle Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad
The oven light Model FGS385B: The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Model FGS395B: To turn on the light, press the Oven Light Switch on the top left corner of the backguard. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. .The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven.
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 tollfree telephone number for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSE The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage. Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.) A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker. In case of prolonged power failure, manually light burners (see page 8). Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin (see pages 24 and 26).
PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected 30 POSSIBLE CAUSE The range is not level. The oven temperature too low or too high. SOLUTION Level range. (See Installation Instructions.) seems Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 13.) The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for. Preheat oven if called for in recipe. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. Use only tested recipes from a reliable source.
2. If you need assistance ... Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial tdl-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-80044-ROPER (l-800-447-6737) and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. For further information, write to: Mr.
ROPER” Gas Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. Instruct you how to use your range. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs. B.
