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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class 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. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Important safety General l l l l l l l Read all instructions before using the oven. 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. CAUTION: Do not store things children mi ht want above the oven. Chil c?ren could be burned or injured while climbing on it. Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the oven is in use.
Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. l Do not store flammable materials on or near the oven. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard. When using the oven l Always osition oven rack(s) in desired Pocation while oven IS cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. l Use care when opening oven door.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. location and appearance of all parts and features.
Using Your Oven In This Section Positioning racks and pans .............................. For best air circulation ...................................... foil for baking.. Using aluminum The electronic Page oven control.. .6 .7 ...................... .7 ............................ Setting the clock ................................................ Bakinglroasting Adjusting ................................................ the oven temperature control Page 11 ....... .I2 Broiling ........
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 For best resutts, allow 1 ‘I$ 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.
The electronic oven control Ekcbonk OVA l elector Tempsmiur. pada Ekcbonk w-wcontrol Display/clock l When you first plug in the oven, a time of day and ‘PF will after you set again shows while. Reset l l l l l show in the temperature display. If the clock (page 9) the display ‘PF, your electricity was off for a the clock. When you are not uslng the oven, the control is an accurate clock.
Setting the clock 1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up in the display. 2. Uee 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 StarVEnter pad. NOTE: lf you do not want the clock time displayed, push and hold the Clock&et pad for 4 seconds. To display the clock time again, push the Clock/Set pad once, then reset the clock time if necessary.
3. Push the Start/Enter 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 2-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 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 6. 2. Push the Bake pad. “350”” will light up in the small display to show 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.
Adjusting the oven temperature 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. tf, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can adjust them by following these steps: 1.
Broiling NOTE: Preheating is not necessary when broiling. 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 14. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [ 10 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 rack position RACK POSITION FROM BOlTOM l l TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS 4 Hamburger patties and thin steaks Xh’ thick or less. ’ 3 Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fiih steaks, frankfurters. 2 Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish. 1 Not used for broiling. Broiling chart 0 0 0 0 tips Uaa the broiler pan and grid for broiling.
Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control 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 which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. - undercooking will result.
4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking/roasting time of 30 minutes. 5. Push the Start/Enter pad. “Lo”“, HEAT, BAKE, TIMED and the set cook time will light up in the display to show that the oven is heating. NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once a minute for 6 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake/roast.
2. 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. 3. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and STOP TIME will show in the display. 4.
To delay start automatically Method l-Using and Delay Start and stop Cook Time: Time 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. 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.
6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) 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 230 (the set start time plus the set cook time), 7. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is programmed to start at a later time.
Method 2-Using Delay Time and Stop Time: Start 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. 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. 3.
6. 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: If 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. 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. 3. Push the Cook Time pad.
This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. The oven will automatically start cooking at 2:00 (the set stop time minus the set cook time). 7. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to show 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.
Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle II In This Section How the cycle works Before Page . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . 25 you start . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 25 Setting the controls Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Special tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
l l l l Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle. Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle.
If 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 show that the oven is programmed for the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To delay the start using Delay Start Time: Push the Clean pad. Push the Delay Start Time pad. START, TIME, CLEAN and “cln” will light up. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY, CLEAN and the time of day will light up in the display to show that the oven is programmed to start the Self-Cleaning cycle at a later time.
6. When the oven reaches normal baking/ roasting ternPemturas, LOCKED goes off and ‘End” and CLEAN TIME come on. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wall until it moves easily. To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. Push the Off/Cancel pad. 2. When LOCKED goes off, move the Lock Lever back to the left. Do NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily. Special l l l tips Keep the khchen well ventilated during the l Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your oven. PART Control panel HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner l l l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish. Do not spray cleaner directly on panel. Apply cleaner to paper towel. NOTE: Make sure you have not turned the oven on when cleaning panel. If you have, push the Off/Cancel pad.
The oven light The oven light will come on when the oven door is opened. To turn on the light when the oven door is closed, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Use the switch again to turn off the light. 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.
If You Need Assistance Or Sewice 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 and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected “F, 11 or “F.J” POSSIBLE CAUSE The oven is not level. The oven temperature low or too high. SOLUTION Level oven. (See Installation seems too Instructions.) Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 12.) The oven was not preheated before baking. Preheat oven when 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. If you need assistance ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from any where in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 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. If you prefer, write to: Mr.
WHIRLPOOL@ Microwave Oven/Range Warranty 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 an authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave defective in materials or workmanship. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR ovens if WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.
