ELECTRIC RANGE Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. Table of Contents ................................................. 2 To the installer: Please leave this instruction book with the unit. To the consumer: Please read and keep this book for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................6 Cooktop Controls.........................................................................6 Ceramic Glass ..............................
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.
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, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panels B D C A A. Left front control knob B. High heat (on some models) C. Left rear control knob A B A. Right front control knob B. Right rear control knob C. Bake and broil oven control knob E D. Electronic oven control E. Right rear control knob C F G F.
Range F A G H L I J K B C D E A. Surface cooking area or element B. Anti-tip bracket C. Door stop clip D. Model and serial number plate (behind left side of storage drawer) E. Storage drawer F. Control panel G. Hot surface indicator light (on ceramic glass models) H. Automatic oven light switch (on some models) I. Gasket J. Broil element (not shown) K. Bake element L.
■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. ■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used. ■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated. ■ Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Lift-up Cooktop Cookware (on some models) IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL A B C D E F Clock This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. To Set: Before setting, make sure the oven and Timer are off. 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to set the time of day. 3. Press START/ENTER or CLOCK. Tones K J A. Oven display B. Clock C. Timer/cancel D. Start/enter (control lock) E. Auto clean I H G F. Off/cancel G. Temperature/time H. Cook time I. Start time J. Custom broil K.
Control Lock The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the oven. When the control is locked, only the Clock and Timer pads will function. To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the oven and Timer are off. Touch and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds. A single tone will sound, and “LOC” and “LOCK’D” (on some models) will appear on the display. “LOC” will also appear whenever any command pad is pressed while the control is locked. Repeat to unlock.
OVEN USE Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and wellventilated room. Aluminum Foil IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish.
Meat Thermometer On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat, poultry and fish. The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance. ■ Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle. After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat ½" (1.
To Broil: 1. Press CUSTOM BROIL. The broil oven indicator light will light up. 2. Press START/ENTER. The On and Heat oven indicator lights will light up. The temperature setting can be changed any time before or after pressing START/ENTER. See “Custom Broiling” section. If broiling while the time is counting down, the set broiling temperature can be seen for 5 seconds by pressing CUSTOM BROIL.
RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) WARNING Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer: ■ Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt. ■ Remove all items from the storage drawer. How the Cycle Works Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some models) Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
BURNER BOWLS (on some models) Cleaning Method: ■ Solution of ¹ ₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool pad. ■ Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions. ■ Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad. Porcelain enamel only, not chrome ■ Dishwasher STORAGE DRAWER (on some models) Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning. For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section.
To Remove: 1. 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. Storage Drawer The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure drawer is cool and empty. To Remove: 1. Pull the storage drawer straight back past the drawer stop notch and the end of the side rails. 2. Slowly close the door until it rests against the door removal pins. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Oven temperature too high or too low ■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded outlet. ■ Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See “Oven Temperature Control” section. ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
■ Was the oven preheated? See “Baking and Roasting” section. ■ Is the proper length of time being used? Adjust cooking time. ■ Is the proper bakeware being used? See “Bakeware” section. ■ ■ Are the racks positioned properly? See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times. ■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1.
