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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 manufacturfng. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. tt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Important Safbty Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to ersons, or damage when using the range, follow Easic precautions, including the following: General l l Read all instructions before using the range. Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the range be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
@Useonly d potholders. Moist or damp po7 holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul d catch on fire. ‘Keep range vents unobstructed. ‘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 range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
Grease Care aryi cleaning @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. ADOnot 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 good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the seal. Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide.
PartsAnd Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Using Your Range In This Section Uslng the surface Posltlonlng units ..................................... Page T7 racks and pans ............................... For best air drculation ..................................... 9 10 Brolllng tips ....................................................... Energy saving tlps ..... ..” ................................... The oven vent ........................................... Page 13 14 ..I .... 15 Uslng aluminum foil for baking ...................
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a gulde. For best results, start l cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. 1 SEITING HI 1 l l Medium-high l l Medium l l Medium-low LO Cookware l l RECOMMENDED USE To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. To hold a rapid boil. To fry chicken or pancakes. For gravy, pudding and icing. To cook large amounts of vegetables. To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.
Home canning information To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners for best results. Do not use canners with dented or ridged (porcelain enamel-ware) bottoms. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop. l For best results, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner which can be centered over the surface unit. Large diameter canners, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to 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. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l Allow 1X-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. 4 Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.
Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, lift rack at front and pull out. For information on positioning racks, 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 Liiht will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Lght first goes off.
Adjusting the oven temperature 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. If. after using the oven for a perbd of time, you are not satisfii with the temperature settings, they can be adjusted by folbwing these steps: 1.
Custom broil tf food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterdockwlse 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 162.7%). These temperature settings albw the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking. The bwer the temperature, the slower the cooking.
Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usualty a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used effiiently. Here are some tips to help you conserve energy when using your cooking product. l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids. . Match the pan to the surface unit size. l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cixking time. l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.
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 unii 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. Burn and Fire Hazard lf you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit, use potholders when moving it. Pan handles can become hot enough to burn.
The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if excessive force or weight is applied to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. To verlfy the antl-tlp bracket Is engaged: l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel. l Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket. l See Installation Instructions for further details.
Caring For Your Range In This Surface Section unlls and reflector UH-up cooktop Page bowls . . . . . . . . . . .._..... 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 Removlng Cleanlng Your range is designed for ease of care. Most cleaning can be done with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep if looking and operating like new. Surface units and reflector Page the oven door . .
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 surfa- units and reflector bOWIS. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element holddown 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 holddown 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 1. cooktop Lift front of cookto~ at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal l l Injury;nd rdroduct Damage a 2f 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. Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can resuk to the porcelain and the cooktop 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 dean all parts of your range. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They may damage the finish of the knobs.
PART Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water OR Commercial l l l oven cleaners l l l l l l Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan l Make sure oven is cool. Remove dcor for easier access. Clean heavity soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. Remove door for easier access. Place newspaper on fbor to proted fbor surface. Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner. Rinse well with clear water. Use in well-ventilated room.
If You Need Assistance setvice Or 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 POSSIBLE Cooking results are not what you expected The range is not level. CAUSE The oven temperature too low or too high. seems The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe. There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking. The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used. 24 . SOLUTlON Level range.
2. If you need assistance ... Call Whlrlpool Consumer Asslstancs Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.: l-800-253-1 301 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. lf you prefer, write to: Mr.
WHIRLPOOL” Electric Freestanding Warranty Range EROl: LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSpd replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool= service company. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Lie of Product From Date of Purchase FSP replacement WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR parts for control knobs. WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to: 1.
