® &ppliances UseCare A Note to You ............ 2 Range Safety ............ 3 Parts and Features .... 5 Using Your Range ...... 6 Using the SelfCleaning Cycle ........ 24 Caring for Your Range ...................... Troubleshooting ...... 34 Requesting Assistance or Service .................... 36 index ........................ 39 Warranty .................. 40 Call our Consumer with questions Assistance Center or comments. TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
ANOTE TO YOU The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. 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 Product Registration notify you about any new information on your appliance. Card provided with your appliance.
RANGE SAFE Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothers isveryimportant. 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: You will be killed or seriously follow instructions.
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 ANDFEATURES Oven vent Electronic oven control (p. 23) (p. 10-22) Surface burners and c (pp. 6, 28, 30-31) panel (pp. 5, 28) oven light switch (p. 33) Anti-tip (p. 3) Door stop clip (p. 31-33) Model and serial number plate ........................ (behind left side of storage drawer) Storage drawer (p.
USING YOURRANGE Use the following chart as a guide. LIGHT • To light the burner. (left front burner) Fire Hazard siart food cooking...... HiGH Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan. Turn off all controls when not cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. setting. • To bringliquid to a boil. (betweenHIGH and LOW) LOW • To frychickenor pancakes. • Forgravy,pudding,and icing. • To cook largeamounts of vegetables. • To keep food warm.
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• Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners, or cookware. Permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish. • Do not block the oven bottom vents. • Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. I • Place tent-shaped foil loosely over meat or poultry to slow down surface browning for long term roasting. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes. • Use narrow strips of foil to shield piecrust edges if browning too quickly.
i iii!!i !!!iliiiii liililiij iii iiillll''liliiiiii iii...... Electronic display Minute timer set and off pads (pp. 11, 12) Clock pad (p. 11) Manual oven ................. light pad (p. 33) l - II Oven selector pads (pp. 13, 16, 25) Electronic Temperature pad MEALTIMER TM (pp. 13, 15, 17) control pads (pp. 19-22) Minute pads pads (p. 11) (p. 11) Start/enter Off/cancel pad pad (pp. 11, 12) (p.
iliilt!!i i ii!ii!iilii, ili!i 1. Press CLOCK. PRESS YOU SEE Q 2. Set the time. Press the "up" (i,) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. PRESS MN YOU SEE hil_l=l (example for 5:30) 3. Start the clock. PRESS YOU SEE 1, Press TIMER SET. PRESS YOU SEE 2. Set the time. PRESS YOU SEE The minute timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 12 hours, 59 minutes.
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Yourovenis designedwiththeACCUBAKE ® temperature management systemto constantly monitoroventemperature. Theburnerwillcycle,as needed,to maintainthedesiredtemperature. This featureis automatically activatedwhenthe ovenis in operation. IMPORTANT: Do not try to light the oven burner during a power failure. Never place food or cookware directly on the oven door or the oven bottom. 1. Placethe rackswhereyouneedthem.
5. Press START/ENTER. PRESS A preheat conditioning time counts down the approximate preheat time after the oven temperature has been set and START has been pressed. The oven control automatically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature you select: YOU SEE (example for set temperature of 350°F) • For 245°F and less, the preheating time is 4 minutes. • For 250°F-445°F, the preheating time is 10 minutes. YOU SEE • For above 450°F, the preheating time is 15 minutes.
Althoughyournewovenis properlyadjustedto provideaccuratetemperatures, it maycookfaster or slowerthanyouroldoven. If youarenot satisfiedwiththe baking/roasting results,youcanchangetheoffsettemperature by followingthe stepsbelow. NOTE:DONOTmeasuretheoventemperature with a thermometer. Openingthe ovendoorwill lower theoventemperature andgiveyouanincorrectreading.Also,thethermometer temperature readingwill changeasyourovencycles. 1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds.
NOTE: • Do not preheat when broiling unless your recipe recommends it. 1. Place the rack where you need it in the oven. See "Broiling guidelines" later in this section. Front Rear 2, Put your food on the broiler pan and place the pan in the center of the oven rack. Close the door. 3 ) ) ,'1 i t 3. Press CUSTOM BROIL. PRESS YOU SEE 4, Start the oven. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE You the can change the temperature setting any time before or after pressing START/ENTER.
i: PRESS YOU SEE • If your food is cooking too fast, press the • temp pad until "325°F '' shows on the small display. (example shows broil at 325°F) • If you want your food to broil slower from the start, press CUSTOM BROIL and press the • temp pad so a temperature between 300°F and 525°F shows on the small display. Press START/ENTER. Lower temperature settings let the broil heating element cycle and slow cooking results. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.
iiiiiiii,i i,f iili ii i___i!:_ iiiiii _,_i ¸,̧!!_ _iii! _i::_ _!!! iiiii iiI_:_!_ii;; i¸,_ ___/¸ :i_ Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For best results, place food 3 inches or more from broil burner.
liiiiii i,!i!ii!!!l l!iiii i! i!! iii ii!lil:il '¸''' ii,....iilii ii !iii iiiiziiii...... iiiiii i The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods that do not need a preheated oven, like meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. - they will not rise properly. Before using the electronic MEALTIMER control, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
5. Set the cook time. PRESS YOU SEE Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. (example shows 30-minute baking/roasting time) 6. Start the oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTES: • You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing START/ENTER by repeating Steps 3 or 5.
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Hotairandmoisture escapefromtheoventhrough a ventthatisnearthe middleofthebackguard. The ventletsaircirculateproperly.Becarefulnotto blockthevent,or youwill getpoorbaking/roasting results. NOTE:Neverstoreplastics,paper,or otheritems thatcouldmeltor burnneartheovenvent,or any of the surfaceburners. i i!ii:i' iil!ll il;!!ili! ii!ii,iiii i!i!ii iil !i!!iii Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under your range.
USING THESELF-CLEANING CYCLE Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes. ii lili! ilill liii!!iiiiii! i i '' Before you start the Self-Cleaning sure you: cycle, make NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the gasket. You may get poor cleaning, baking, and roasting.
iii! l'Ii i ii iiii if NOTE: Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See "Setting the clock" in the "Using Your Range" section.) 1. Press AUTO CLEAN. This will automatically Cleaning cycle. PRESS YOU SEE set a 31/_-hour Self- NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down 1/_hour before the cycle is over. = Set the cleaning time (optional). PRESS If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3_ hours, use the hour and minute pads to set the cleaning time you want.
!l" @ii@' iiii ii :;!!iiii' i:['iii: iiiisiii) ' @i@ I i!i :sii ii:''iiiiiii@i?::: "ill 1, Press AUTO CLEAN. This will automatically Cleaning cycle. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE set a 31/_-hour Self- NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down 1/_hour before the cycle is over. 2. Set the cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3_ hours, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the cleaning time you want.
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CARIN FOR Your Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range. PART CLEANING Control Knobs • Soap and water • Dishwasher • DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. • Pull knobs straight away from control panel. • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS • See the "Sealed surface burner" section in the "Caring for your range" section. Oven door glass Oven cavity • Food spills containing sugar and/or milk • All other spills Oven racks • Soap and water • Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth. • Spray glass cleaner • Wipe with paper towel. • Soap and water • When oven cools, wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth. See the "Using the self-cleaning cycle" section.
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1. Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base. = = 5. After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports, Alignment Clean the burner cap with warm, soapy water and a sponge. You can also clean it with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do not clean the burner cap in a dishwasher or self-cleaning oven. replace the burner cap. pin .............................................. _ To replace the burner :i alignment cap, make pins sure on thethe cap are properly aligned with the burner base.
lilii !iiiii_i !_tiili]il!ii!_i;_i;! _!!_iitii!i_ii_ll (_i:_i:!!iiil:ii) 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. 2. Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins. NOTE: The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both door hinges. 1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface. 32 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on page 36. PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works • The range is not plugged into a properly grounded outlet (120v polarized). • The range is not properly connected to the gas supply.
!i i!i ,,,,i !! i i!ii!!ii iiiiiil! !l li!iilli ,ii ii ' ii iii, i!i!ii iiil PROBLEM The Self-Cleaning CAUSE cycle • You did not press START/ENTER. will not work • You have set a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control. PROBLEM SOLUTION Cookware not level on cooktop • Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.) • Use cookware with a flat bottom.
REQUES'gNG ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the "Troubleshooting" the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the "A Note to You" section). This information will help Whirlpool better respond to your request.
INDEX TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ...................................................... ASSISTANCE .............................................................. 3 36 BAKING ACCU BAKE _ system .......................................... 13,14 Aluminum foil ............................................................ 9 Bakeware .................................................................. 9 Pans ...................................................................... 7, 8 Preheat conditioning ........
WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL (;AS RANCE LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR 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.
