Instruction for Use

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THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING,

please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the range, or a Whirlpool designated service company.

You will need your model and serial number (located on the oven frame behind the storage drawer panel) and the purchase date.

ELECTRIC RANGE USER INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY.......................................................................................2

The Anti-Tip Bracket.............................................................................2

COOKTOP USE........................................................................................4

OVEN USE ................................................................................................4

Aluminum Foil........................................................................................4

Positioning Racks and Bakeware.........................................................4

Oven Vent..............................................................................................5

Baking and Roasting.............................................................................5

Broiling ..................................................................................................5

RANGE CARE...........................................................................................5

General Cleaning...................................................................................5

Oven Light (on some models)...............................................................6

TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................7

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................7

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ....................................................................8

W10618518A

Summary of content (8 pages)

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ELECTRIC RANGE USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the range, or a Whirlpool designated service company. You will need your model and serial number (located on the oven frame behind the storage drawer panel) and the purchase date. Table of Contents RANGE SAFETY.......................................................................................
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RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
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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. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
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COOKTOP USE WARNING REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot. Coil Elements and Burner Bowls Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also help catch spills. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) over the coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce excess heat, causing the burner bowl to change color. Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking.
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Oven Vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. The element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) over the element. A A.
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COOKTOP CONTROLS SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models) To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. Do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position. On some models, do not remove seals under knobs. Cleaning Method: ■ Soap and water: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove. The coil cooktop will lift up to provide easy access for cleaning beneath.
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TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Nothing will operate Power supply cord is unplugged. Plug into a grounded outlet. Household fuse is blown, or a circuit breaker is tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Cooktop will not operate The control knob is not set correctly. Push in knob before turning to a setting.
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance, or a Whirlpool designated service company. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. W10618518A © 2013. Whirlpool Corporation. All rights reserved.