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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, war/d-c/ass 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.
Important safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to ersons, or damage when using the range, follow Ii asic precautions, including the following: General Read all instructions before using the range. 4nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. l @WARNING: To reduce the risk of ti ping of the appliance, the app Piance must be secured by a proper1 installed anti-tip bracket.
some of the heatin element will be.exp.osed an %may result ~l$%$E2tAZSt~FfZle also improves cooking efficiency. .Do not wear loose or hanging @Checkto be sure lass cookarments when usin the range. ing utensils are sa3e for use on Bhey could ignite if t I?ey touch a the ran e. Only certain types of kzt;;irde unrt and you could glass, g9ass-ceramic, ceramic, . earthenware or other glazed 4Jse only dry otholders.
Grease Care and cleaning @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. *Do not soak removable heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result. @Donot clean door heat seal. It is essential for a ood seal. Care should be ta% en not to rub, damage or move the seal. Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide. .
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. wen vent Control panel / uk .
Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface units ...................... 7 Posltionlng racks and pans ............... 9 For best air circulation ..................... 10 Using aluminum foil for baking ....... 10 Baking/roasting ................................ 11 Adjusting the oven temperature control . .... ............ .............................. 12 Page Broiling .............................................. 12 Broiling tips .......................................
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. 1 SElllNG 1 RECOMMENDEDUSE l For gravy, pudding and l To cook large amounts of l 1 I Medium-low LO Cookware l l l l l l 8 tips Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units.
Home canning information To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best resufts. l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop. l Do not piece canner on two surface units at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.
For best air circulation 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 For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm). 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.
Baking/roasting 1. Posltion 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 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off.
Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can change them by following these steps: 1. Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over. 2.
5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. The OVEN HEATING indicator Light will go off. Custom broil if food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterciockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77% and 163°C).
Broiling l l l tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven.
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt. Bum and Fire Hazard l if you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit, use potholders when moving ft. Pan handles co&l become hot enough to burn.
The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. Personal Injury Hazard .To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wallmounted anti-tip bracket kit. l If range is moved for cleaning or service, check that anti-tip device is engaged before using range.
Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls ... 17 Lift-up cooktop ................................. 20 Removing the oven door ................. 20 Cleaning chart ... .. ... ............ ............... 21 Your range is designed for ease of care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new.
3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 21 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hokldown clip.
3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. The element hold-down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around. NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They also help catch spills.
Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cook-top at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally ~ falling. Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop. Damage couM 1 result to the porcelain and the cooklop 1 frame. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 3.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART Control knobs Control Panel Exterior surfaces (other than control panel) Surface units Chrome reflector bowls Broiler Pan and grid (dean after each use) Oven racks Oven door glass HOW TO CLEAN Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs. l Replace knobs.
Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE PART Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas l l l Remove door for easier access. (See page 20.) Wash, rinse and dry well. Rinse well with water. OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy-duly aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking 22 Remove door for easier access. Place newspaper on fbor to protect floor surface. l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner. l Rinse well with clear water.
tf You Need Assistance service Or This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model ati serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
PROBLEM Cooklng results are not what you expected 24 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The range is not level. Level range. (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 12.) The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for. Preheat oven if called for in recipe. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. Use only tested recipes from a reliable source.
2. lf you need assistance ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 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. If you prefer, write to: Mr.
WHIRLPOOL@ Electric Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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 an authorized WhirlpoolSMservice company. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for control knobs. I WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.