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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions.
ImportantSafetyInstructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the including range, follow basic precautions, Read all instructions before using the range. l 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. l Do not use the range for warming or heating the room.
Important Continued l l l l l l Safety Instructions Do not clean door seal. It is essenl Do not touch surface units, areas tial for a good seal. Care should be near surface units, heating eletaken not to rub, damage, or move ments or interior surfaces of oven. the seal. Clean only parts recomSurface units and heating elemended in this Use and Care ments may be hot even though Guide. they are dark in color. Areas near surface units and interior surfaces Do not use oven cleaners.
UsingYourRange . Usingthe surfaceunits Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Surface unit indicator lights One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.
Using Your Range Continued Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids to a boil. Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken or pancakes. Use MED for gravy, puddings and icing: to cook large amounts of vegetables. Use MED-LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.
Settingthe clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the right time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Usingthe MinuteTimer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
Using Your Range Continued Usingthe ovencontrols Baking I. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1I/Zto 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more information, see the Cooking Guide. 4. Put food in the oven.
5. When baking is done, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF. The Oven ON and HEATING Indicator Lights will go off. 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.
Using Your Range Continued Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on BROIL. The Oven ON and HEATING Indicator Lights will come on. 5.
Usingthe automatic MEALTIMER’” clock The automatic MEALTIMER’” clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set...even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc...undercooking will result. To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day.
Using Your Range Continued To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Stan Time Knob is out. 4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE. 5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want. 6.
Theovenvent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result. Oien vent Burn Hazard When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics. Use potholders to move pans. Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface units.
Using Your Range Continued Optionalrotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No. 242985) from your Whrrlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Optionaldoorpanelpat If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits: White (Kit No. 814071) or Almond (Kit No. 814072) from your Whrrlpool Dealer. The kits Include easy installation instructions.
CaringForYourRange Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. Controlpanelandknobs 1. Pull control knobs straight off. 2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the control panel. Rinse and wipe dry. 3. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Do not soak. 4. Push control knobs straight back on. Make sure they point to OFF.
Caring For Your Range Continued For heavy spills: l Carefully scrape heavy spills using a single edge razor blade in a holder while the cooktop is still warm. Personal Injury Hazard Allow surface unit and surrounding area to reduce in temperature from hot to warm before removing heavy or sugary spills. Wear protective clothing such as oven mitts. l Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner may produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop.
Usingthe Self-Cleaningcycle The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Before you start 1. Clean the areas shown by hand. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on... l The inside of the door. (The center area of the door does not need to be hand cleaned.) l The frame around the oven.
Caring For Your Range Continued Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard a Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you. l Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish. l Do not force the Lock Lever, you could bend or break it. The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open. Wait until it moves freely. l Do not use foil or other liners in the oven.
2. Make sure the Clock. Start and Stop Times all have the right time of day.’ 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil. NOTE: Make sure the Start Time Knob is out. 4. Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position. The Oven HEATING and ON Indicator Lights will come on. 5. The Oven LOCKED Indicator Light comes on when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking temperatures.
Caring For Your Range Continued To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the right time of day. 2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF. When the Oven LOCKED Indicator Light goes off, move the Lock Lever back to the left. Do not force it. Wait until it moves easily. How it works During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling.. .approximately 875°F (468°C).
Cleaningtips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. Control panel Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Black-glass cooktop See pages 15 and 16 for cleaning instructions. Oven exterior Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wipe off regularly when cooktop and oven are cool. Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavilysoiled areas.
Caring For Your Range Continued Theovenlight The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. l l Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard 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. The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking, and from high oven temperatures. Broken glass could cause injury.
If YouNeedServiceOrAssistance Wesuggestyoufollow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
If You Need Service Continued Or Assistance 2. If you need assistance’... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE’ service assistance 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.
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Whirlpool’RangeProductWarranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool”” service company. WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls lo: 1. Correct the installation of the range product. 2. Instruct you how to use the range product. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4.
