® GAS DOUBLE OVEN RANGE Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents.........................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................2 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................4 COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................5 Cooktop Controls.........................................................................5 Sealed Surface Burners ...............................................................6 Home Canning ...........................
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch. • Do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
The Anti-Tip Bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly. WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. See the installation instructions for details.
COOKTOP USE This manual covers different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the items shown here may not match those of your model. C B A A. Left front control knob B. Left rear control knob E D C. Center burner (on some models) D. Right rear control knob E. Right front control knob Cooktop Controls WARNING Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the valve shaft.
To Clean: Sealed Surface Burners A D B IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. 1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean according to “General Cleaning” section. 2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth. 3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick.
Cookware 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 or grates. 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 CONTROLS This manual covers different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the items shown here may not match those of your model. A P A. Upper oven settings B. Oven display C. Upper oven start D. Upper oven cancel C B O N M E. Precise Clean™ Feature F. Oven light G. Control lock H.
Tones Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: Basic Functions One tone ■ Valid pad press ■ End of Kitchen Timer (long tone) ■ Function has been entered ■ Oven is preheated Three tones ■ Invalid pad press Four tones ■ End of cycle Adjusting Sound On or Off The oven sound is factory set for On but can be changed to Off. 1. Press SETTINGS twice until “SOUND” appears in the upper text area and “ON. Press (^) for OFF” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area. 2.
Language Control Lockout The Language is factory preset to English but can be changed to French. To Change the Language to French: 1. Press SETTINGS 10 times until “LANGUAGE” appears in the upper text area, and “ENGLISH. Press (^) for French” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area. 2. Press the Temp/Time “up” arrow pad to select French. If French is selected, “FRENCH. Press (^) for English” scrolls twice from right to left in the lower text area. 3.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Rack Positions - Lower Oven Racks ■ Position racks before turning on the oven. ■ Do not position racks with bakeware on them. ■ Make sure racks are level. ■ The upper oven is equipped with 1 flat rack. ■ The lower oven is equipped with 2 flat racks. ■ Place food so it will not rise into the broil burner. Allow at least ½" (1.
Bakeware Oven Vents The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. BAKEWARE/ RESULTS RECOMMENDATIONS Light colored aluminum ■ Light golden crusts ■ ■ Use temperature and time recommended in recipe. Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish ■ Brown, crisp crusts ■ May need to reduce baking temperatures slightly.
5. When the preheat cycle is complete, insert food in oven. “Insert food for one rack baking” or “Insert food for multi rack baking” will appear in the selected oven text area. “Bake” will scroll in the selected oven text area until CANCEL for the selected oven is pressed. 6. Place food in the oven when the preheat tone sounds. 7. Press UPPER or LOWER CANCEL when finished. 8. Remove food from the oven.
Convection Cooking - Lower Oven Only (on some models) During convection cooking, the fan provides increased hot air circulation throughout the oven. The movement of heated air around the food helps to speed up cooking by penetrating the cooler outer surfaces. ■ It is important not to cover foods so that surface areas remain exposed to the circulating air, allowing browning and crisping. ■ Keep heat loss to a minimum by opening the oven door only when necessary.
Convection Roasting (on some models) 1. Press CONVECT three times. “CONVECT ROAST” will appear in the lower text area, and 350°F (175°C) will be displayed, followed by “Push START.” 2. Press START. “Set temp or” will scroll in the lower oven text area, followed by “Push START.” 3. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads until the desired temperature is displayed. 4. Press START. “CONVECT ROAST” will appear in the lower oven text area, followed by “Preheating.
To Disable Sabbath Mode: 1. Open the lower oven door. 2. Press LOWER CANCEL. 3. Press and hold the Temp/Time “up” arrow pad for 5 seconds. “Sabbath off” appears in the upper text display area. 4. Close the oven door. To Activate or Deactivate an Enabled Sabbath Mode: Sabbath Mode can be activated or deactivated at any time during an enabled Sabbath Mode. 1. With a timed or untimed Bake function started (see the “Baking” section for help starting Bake), press and hold TIMER SET/OFF for 5 seconds.
RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) 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. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room. Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled.
To Delay Start Self-Clean: Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the oven door is completely closed or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. 1. Press START TIME. “PRESS (^) FOR UPPER OVEN” will scroll in the upper text area, and “PRESS ( ) FOR LOWER OVEN” will scroll in the lower text area. ^ 2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads to select the desired oven. “--:--” will be displayed, and “Set starting time.
COOKTOP CONTROLS To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. To avoid damage, do not soak knobs. When removing or replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position. Do not remove seals under knobs, if present. Cleaning Method: ■ Warm, soapy water: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove. Oven Light The ovens light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Lift the oven door while holding both sides. Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from the oven door frame. To Replace: 1. Insert both hanger arms into the door. 2. Open the oven door. You should hear a “click” as the door is set into place. 3. Move the hinge levers back to the locked position. Check that the door is free to open and close. If it is not, repeat the removal and installation procedures.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate ■ Is the proper cookware being used? See “Cookware” section. ■ Is the oven door open? The display will show “door.” Close the oven door all the way. ■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See “Cooktop Controls” section. ■ Has the function been entered? See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section. ■ Is the range level? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
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, follow the instructions below. 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. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you use only FSP® replacement parts.
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