HOW TO MAKE A HOME RullJ.” UseAndCare A Note to You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring for Your Range 16 If You Need Assistance or Service 23 Warranty 28 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions STANDARD-CLEANING TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. or comments.
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we 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 READ Safety Instructions AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
l l l Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. Personal injury could result. Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure. Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual. l l l l l l l Do not touch surface burners, areas near surface burners, or interior surfaces of oven.
Care and cleaning l l l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan. Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners. When l l usina l l 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. l Do not clean door heat seal.
part, and Features of your range. Use them to become familiar with T~is section contains captioned ihStrati0n.S the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners racks and pans . . .. .. . .. .. . .. g Positioning For best air circulation Lighting Page ..,............ , 7 standing pilots .,.................. 10 . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. . 11 Page . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. 13 Energy saving tips . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. 14 The oven vent . . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . ..*........ 15 Broiling The anti-tip bracket .. . .. ..
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. ( RECOMMENDED LITE l HI l l Medium l l l l l USE To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting. 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.
l l l l Handles should be made of a sturdy, heatresistant material and be securely attached to the pan. Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges, or areas where food might collect. Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty. Use cookware only as it was intended to be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven.
For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all pans 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‘/z-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.
Lighting To light range standing pilots pilots: 1. Make sure all controls are turned off. 2. Remove the surface burner grates from the cooktop. Remove the cooktop. (See “Removable cooktop” on page 17.) 3. To light, hold a lit match over the pilot light located between the front and back burners. The pilot flame should be l/4 to 3/ain (.6-l cm) high. 4. If the pilot flame needs adjustment, turn the pilot adjustment screw midway down the length of the manifold pipe, behind the control panel. 5.
Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 4 for more information. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, pull rack out to the stop, raise the front edge, and lift out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to the baking/ roasting temperature you want.
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 temperature calibration by following these steps: 1. Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over. 2.
1. Pull the broiler drawer open. Broiler door will tilt down when opened. 2. Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides into lower part of the broiler pan. See picture. 3. Before the broiler is turned on, place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels. 4. Close broiler drawer. 5. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. 6.
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting will result. NOTE: Never store plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. Burn Hazard When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent could become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics. Use potholders to move pans.
Caring for Your Range In This Section Page Surface burner grates . . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . 16 Removing Page the oven door . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. 18 . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. 17 Removing the broiler Removable cooktop Surface burners .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. 17 Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home.
Removable cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates. 2. Lift front of cooktop enough to clear the front of the range. Grasp both sides of the cooktop, lift and pull forward to remove. Personal Injury Hazard Do not try to clean under the cooktop without removing it first. Failure to follow this precaution could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame. 3.
4. Occasionally check the burner fjames for proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see page 17), or call a qualified technician for adjustment. Ports 5. Replace cooktop. Typical surface burner flame at highest setting Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven.
Removing the broiler carriage The broiler carriage can be removed for easier cleaning. To remove: 1. Pull broiler drawer open. Broiler door will tilt down when opened. 2. Remove the broiler pan and grid. 3. Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all the way out. To replace: 1. Push broiler carriage in until carriage is locked under placement tab in rear of broiler carriage body. Make sure spring clip at front of carriage snaps into slot in broiler carriage body.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART Control knobs HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water l l l l Control panels Sponge and warm, soapy water OR l l Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces (other than control panels) l Sponge and warm, soapy water l l l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers.
PART Surface burners Sponge and warm, soapy water Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Broiler drawer, pan and grid (clean after each use) Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Oven door glass (some models) Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE Remove the cooktop. (See page 17.
1 Oven cavity (continued) 22 WHATTO USE HOW TO CLEAN 1 l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heat seal, thermostat, or exterior surfaces of the range. Damage will occur.
If You Need Assistance or Service 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.
F PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION CAUSE Burner flames are uneven Burner ports are clogged. Clean with a straight pin (see pages 17 and 21). If this fails, call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for service. Burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned Air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check air/gas mixture. Burner makes popping noise when on Burner is wet from washing. Let dry.
2. If you need assistance ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere 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” Gas 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. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. Instruct you how to use your range. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4.
