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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
General l Read all instructions before using the oven. l Install or locate the oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The oven must be installed by a qualified installer. The oven must be roperly connected to electrica Psupply and grounded. l CAUTION: Do not store things children mi ht want above the oven. Chil 2 ren could be burned or injured while climbing on it. l Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the oven is in use.
l l cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition. Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self-cleaning. Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. Do not store flammable materials on or near the oven. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Double oven control panel Upper oven electronic MEALTIMERclock with oven controls and Minute Timer LOW8f oven temperature control LOWW oven 8eledor Oven bn indicator light Single oven control Manual oven light switch 6 Mania1 oven light switch panel Electronic MEALTIMERclock with oven controls and Minute Timer
Using Your Oven In This Section Positioning tacka and pans _..-.._._.._. For best air circulation Using duminum The eiectronic Setting _- -........-. Page -,.,7 - -...-... foil for baking -........ - -..._ oven controls ----l--_l Minute Timer _----. Using the Off/Cancel pad -......- Audible slgnais .-... . ..-.......-...................... the oven temperature control ,--14 9 Broiling in the single/upper 9 Broiling in the lower oven ~~~~~~-~...
For best air circulation The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l Allow 1 l/z to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time. Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans. One pan Place in the center of the oven rack.
The electronic (single/upper oven controls oven) _’ Clock Electronic set pad display sdector pa& pads MEALTIMER control pads There are two parts in the oven control section: -The display -The command pads Instructions for the oven control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the oven, a time of day and ‘PF will show in the temperature display. lf after you set the clock (page 10) the display again shows ‘PF, your electricity was off for a while.
Setting the clock 1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up in the display. 2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time of day. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed, push and hold the Clock/Set pad for 4 seconds. To display the clock time again, push the Clock/Set pad once.
3. Push the StarVEnter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show in the large display and you will hear four P-second tones. You will also hear four 1-second tones every minute until you push one of the two Timer pads. NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds. To reactivate the tones, follow the same procedure. To cancel l the Minute Timer: Push the Timer Off pad.
Baking/roasting in the single/upper 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 7. 2. Push the Bake pad. 350”” will show in the small display to indicate the preset temperature and BAKE will light up. 3. To cook at a different temperature, use the Temp pad(s). Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F increments.
Baking/roasting in the lower (for double ovens) oven 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 7. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN ON Indicator Light will come on. NOTE: Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles. 4. Put food in the oven.
Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results.
Broiling in the single/upper oven NOTE: Preheating is not necessary when broiling. 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Push the Broil pad. The small display will show “500’” and BROIL will light up. 5. Push the Start/Enter pad. HEAT, BROIL and “500°” show in the display.
Broiling in the lower oven (for double 1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL.
Broiling rack position RACK POSITION FROM BOTTOM 4 3 2 Broiling l l l TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS Quickly searing food, rare I steaks Medium steaks and patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire.
Using the electronic (single/upper oven) MEALTIMER” The electronic MEALTIMER” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Automatic baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatlc cycle for cakes, cookies, undercooking will result. etc. . . .
5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (r) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking/roasting time of 30 minutes. 6. Push the Start/Enter pad. “Lo”“, HEAT, BAKE, TIMED and the set cook time will show in the display to indicate that the oven is heating. NOTE: The display will show “doof and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake/roast.
3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F increments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display. After you have set the desired temperature, the display will show the set temperature and the time of day. BAKE will light up. 4. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and STOP TIME will show in the display. 5.
To delay start automatically Method l-Using and Start Time: and stop Cook Time 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock Is set to the correct tlme of day. (See “Setting the cloclc on page 10.) 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5’F increments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display.
7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (r) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will automatically shut off at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time). 6. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time.
Method 2-Using and Stop Time: Start Time 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock Is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 10.) 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5’F increments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display.
7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a cook time of 30 minutes (the difference between the start and stop times). NOTE: lf you do not set a stop time, the colon will flash in the display and STOP and COOK will flash alternately to remind you to program a stop time or a cook time.
Method 3-Using and Stop Time: Cook Time 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock Is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the cloclc on page 10.) 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F increments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display.
This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. The oven will automatically start cooking at 290 (the set stop time minus the set cook time). 9. Push the Stan/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. NOTE: The display will show “door* and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake/roast.
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the ovens through vents. On some models, the upper oven vent is on the top of the control panel. The lower oven vent is just above the lower oven door. These vents are needed for air circulation. Do not block the vents. Poor baking/roasting can result. Optional door panel pat (black glass 30” models only) lf you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits: l White (Kit No. 614069) l Almond (Kit No.
Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle (SingleJUpper Oven) II I In This Section Before Pa* Paw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..a.... 29 . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Seltfng the conlrols you start . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Special tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle. 3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle. 4.
lf a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil. Push the Start/Enter pad. TIMED and HEAT will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed for the Seff-Cleaning cycle.
6. After the Self-Cleanlng cycle is started, LOCKED lights up in the display when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed, the time of day will show in the display. 6. When the oven reaches normal baking/ LOCKED goes off roasting temperatures, and “End” and CLEAN TIME come on. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. DC NOT FORCE IT.
Special l l l l tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the SelfCleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth. Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. lf the SeWleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven property.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your oven.
PART Oven cavity (lower oven) WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas HOW TO CLEAN l l l l l l l l l l Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking 34 Remove door for easier access. (See page 35.) Wash, rinse and dry well. Remove door for easier access. Rinse well with water. Remove door for easier access. Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface.
Removable oven door(s) The oven door(s) can be removed to change optional oven door front(s) (if available). NOTE: lt is recommended not to remove the SelfCleaning Oven door (single/upper oven) unless you are changing the optional oven door front or installing the oven. The lower oven door (standard-cleaning oven) can be removed for easier cleaning. See “Cleaning chart” on page 33. Personal Injury Hazard Oven doors are heavy. Use both hands to remove the oven doors.
The oven lights In double ovens, the oven lights in both ovens come on when either oven door is opened. To turn the light(s) on when the oven door(s) is closed, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Use the switch again to turn off the light(s). Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns.
If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. First we outline possible problems, their causes and their solutions. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
PROBLEM Cooklng results are not what you expected The display shows “PF” “Fl” or “F3” shows In the display 39 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The oven is not level. Level oven. (See Installation Instructions.) The oven temperature seems too low or too high. Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 14.) Preheat oven when called for in recipe. The oven was not preheated before baking. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.
2. If you need assistance ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.: i-800-253-1301 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. Wyou prefer, write to: Mr.
WHIRLPOOL@ Electric Cooking Product Warranty ER008 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSV replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpools’ service company. From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the cooking product. 2. Instruct you how to use the cooking product. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 4.