TM UseAndCare G U I D E Table of Contents (complete) ................ 2 A Note to You ............... 3 Oven Safety ............... 4-6 Getting to Know Your Oven ..................... 7 Using Your Oven .......... 8 Using the SelfCleaning Cycle ........... 25 Caring for Your Oven ............................ 30 Troubleshooting ......... 33 Requesting Assistance or Service.................... 35 Index............................ 39 Warranty .....................
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A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ovens are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Oven Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation.
O VEN SAFETY General • 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 properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The oven must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. • Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and soot, primarily from incomplete combustion.
O V EN S A F E T Y When using the oven • Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. • Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. • Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Using Your Oven To get the best cooking results, you should use your oven the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your oven safely and efficiently. This oven is equipped with an electronic ignitor for the oven burner and a second ignitor for the broil burner. The electronic ignitor automatically lights the oven burner each time it is used. This oven cannot be used during prolonged power failure.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 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. • Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. • For best results, allow 11⁄2-2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. • Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time. Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans: One pan Place in the center of the oven rack.
PREHEAT TIMER BAKE ON/OFF HR O DELAY BAKE CLN STOP CLEAN 10 BROIL BAKE TIME TIMER STOP TIME BROIL N DELAY BAKE CLEAN LOCKED CLOCK CANCEL
U SIN G YO U R O VEN Silent control panel Command buttons PREHEAT TIMER BAKE ON/OFF HR O DELAY BAKE CLN STOP CLEAN BROIL BAKE TIME TIMER STOP TIME BROIL N DELAY BAKE CLEAN LOCKED CLOCK CANCEL The command buttons tell the oven what to do and in what order. A few examples: – Clock tells the oven you are going to set the clock. – Cancel tells the oven to turn off. Each command button (except Cancel) has its own Indicator Light on the display.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in minutes and seconds up to 9 hours and 55 minutes. 1. Press the Timer On/Off button. PRESS YOU SEE TIMER ON/OFF TIMER 2. Press and hold the Up arrow button until the desired time shows on the large display. PRESS YOU SEE AND HOLD The Minute Timer will begin counting down 2 seconds after the time is set.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN Baking with preheating For best results when baking, preheat the oven before placing food in the oven. The oven can be programmed to preheat at any temperature from 170°F to 550°F. The preheat function will reduce preheating time. NOTES: • Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles. • Preheating requires approximately 10 minutes. When the preheat temperature is reset higher, preheating will take an additional 10 minutes.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N When the oven is finished preheating, one tone will sound and the small display will show the programmed set temperature. 4. Put food in the oven. The oven will automatically go from preheating into baking. You do not have to set a separate baking cycle. During baking, the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The ON Indicator Light will cycle on and off with the burner. NOTE: Do not place food directly on the oven bottom. 5.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 2. Press the Bake button. PRESS YOU SEE BAKE BAKE 3. Press and hold the Up or Down arrow button until the desired temperature shows on the small display. The display will increase in 5°F amounts. The burner will light in 50-60 seconds. NOTE: If the oven is still warm from an earlier use, the display will show the actual oven temperature and increase in 5°F amounts. PRESS YOU SEE AND HOLD BAKE (example shows 350°F baking/ roasting temperature) 4. Put food in the oven.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N Adjusting the oven temperature control Although 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 baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following these steps: NOTES: • DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 4. To change the setting, press and hold the Up or Down arrow button until the desired amount of offset appears on the display. PRESS YOU SEE AND HOLD You can change the setting up or down 35°F, in 5°F amounts. NOTE: If you have decreased the setting, a minus sign (-) will appear before the number. If you have increased the setting, there will not be any sign in front of the number. 5. Press the Cancel button. PRESS YOU SEE CANCEL (time of day) Broiling 1.
U S I N G Y O U R OVE N 3. Press and hold the Up or Down arrow button to the setting you want. PRESS YOU SEE AND HOLD When the oven turns on, the ON Indicator Light will come on. The burner lights automatically in 50-60 seconds. Preheat for 5 minutes. You can broil at one of two settings – “LO” or “HI.” When the oven turns on, the ON Indicator Light will come on. The burner lights automatically in 50-60 seconds. Preheat for 5 minutes. NOTE: For most foods, broil at “HI.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN Broiling 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. • If you broil small quantities, you may want to use a small broiler pan. They are available in the housewares section of many department stores. • Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. • To make sure the grease drains well, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N 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. – they will not rise properly. Before using the electronic MEALTIMER control, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 5. Press and hold the Up or Down arrow button until the desired baking/roasting temperature shows on the small display. The display will count down in 1-minute amounts. NOTE: When the oven starts heating, the display will show the actual oven temperature. The displayed temperature will increase in 5°F amounts until the set temperature is reached. 6. When baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically and three tones will sound.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N 3. Press and hold the Up arrow button until the desired baking/ roasting time, up to 11 hours 59 minutes, shows on the large display. PRESS YOU SEE AND HOLD BAKE TIMER BAKE (example shows 30-minute baking/roasting time) 4. Press the Stop Time button. PRESS YOU SEE STOP TIME BAKE 5. Press and hold the Up or Down arrow button until the desired stop time shows on the large display.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 7. Press and hold the Up or Down arrow button to set the desired baking/roasting temperature. NOTE: Changes can be made at any time by pressing a command button. PRESS YOU SEE AND HOLD DELAY BAKE STOP TIME DELAY BAKE (example shows 350°F baking/roasting temperature) 8. When the start time is reached: NOTE: When the oven starts heating, the display will show the actual oven temperature. The displayed temperature will increase in 5°F amounts until the set temperature is reached.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N The oven vents Oven vent OVEN LIGHT PREHEA HEAT BAKE CLEAN BROIL TIMER ON/OFF HR O DELAY BAKE CLN STOP BAKE TIME TIMER STOP TIME BROIL N DELAY BAKE CLEAN LOCKED CLOCK CANCEL Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through vents located above and below the control panel. The vents are needed for air circulation. The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the oven. Use care when handling the drawer.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. wWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.
U SI N G T H E S E L F -CL E A NING CYCLE TIPS: • Do not force the door lock. You could bend or break it. The door lock is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open. Wait until it opens. • Do not block the vent during the SelfCleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results. • Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent. They may melt. • Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface.
US ING T H E SELF- CLEAN IN G CYCLE To delay the start: 1. Press the Clean button and press and hold the Up or Down arrow button until the desired cleaning time shows on the display. • Use 2 hours for light soil. • Use 3 hours to 4 hours maximum for moderate to heavy soil. PRESS CLEAN PRESS YOU SEE AND HOLD O N CLN TIME CLEAN LOCKED (example shows 3-hour cleaning time) 2. Immediately press the Stop Time button and press and hold the Up or Down arrow button to the new stop time.
U SI N G T H E S E L F -CL E A NING CYCLE After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed: YOU SEE LOCKED (time of day) When the oven reaches HI broil temperatures: The LOCKED Indicator Light will go off when the cooling time is over (after 30 minutes or more). The door lock will release 12-15 seconds after the LOCKED Indicator Light goes off. You can then open the door. YOU SEE NOTE: If the door is opened too soon after the LOCKED Indicator Light goes off, the control will no longer work correctly.
US ING T H E SELF- CLEAN IN G CYCLE The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease. During the cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling. This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away. We recommend a 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. However, you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven. You can set the cycle anywhere between 2 and 4 hours. (See “Setting the controls” on page 26.
Caring for Your Oven Your oven is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your oven whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your oven.
CARIN G FO R YO U R O VEN PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water OR The Self-Cleaning cycle • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad • Make sure oven is cool. • Follow directions provided with the cleaner. • Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. Oven cavity Self-Cleaning cycle • See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” on pages 25-28.
C A R IN G F O R Y OUR OV E N The oven light The Oven Light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by pushing the wire holder to the side and pulling out the glass cover. 3. Remove the light bulb from its socket.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 35. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
TR OU B L E S H OOT ING PROBLEM CAUSE The cooling fan does not shut off after the SelfCleaning cycle is completed • The electronic controls have not cooled enough. The fan will only shut off after electronic controls have cooled. Canceling the SelfCleaning cycle will not turn off the cooling fan. Cooking results are not what you expected • The oven is not level. (See Installation Instructions.) • The oven temperature seems too low or too high.
Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 33-34. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* … Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
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Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE ......................................... 35 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER .............. 3 BAKING Aluminum foil ......................................... 5 Pans ................................................... 8, 9 Racks ..................................................... 8 Setting cycle ...................................
WHIRLPOOL Gas Built-In Oven 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 Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your built-in oven. 2. Instruct you how to use your built-in oven. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4.