Standard-Cleaning Gas Range A Note to You............ 2 Range Safety ........ 3-5 Parts and Features ... 6 Using Your Range ..... 7 Caring for Your Range ..................... 22 Troubleshooting ...... 30 Requesting Assistance or Service .................... 32 Index ....................... 33 Warranty ................. 36 1-800-253-1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments. TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance. ® Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances 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.
RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: wDANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units. • Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
PARTS AND FEATURES This section contains captioned pictures of your range. Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like. Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in. F ON TIMER BROIL LOCK'D HEAT BAKE START TIMER SET Oven vent (p. 20) BAKE CUSTOM BROIL TEMP CLOCK LIGHT HR MIN ENTER OFF CANCEL 5 SEC TIMER OFF ACCUBAKE Electronic oven control (p. 11) M SYSTE Surface burners and grates (pp.
USING YOUR RANGE To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently. USING THE SURFACE BURNERS wWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame. Doing so can result in death, heart attack, or convulsions. Your range comes with electric ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time you turn the control knobs to LIGHT.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.) In case of a prolonged power failure You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the setting you want. Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.
USING YOUR RANGE POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results. • Before turning on the oven, place oven racks where you need them. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the front edge, and lift it out. • Be sure the rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.
USING YOUR RANGE 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. results, • For best allow 11⁄ 2-2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. For best baking results, bake 1 sheet of cookies at a time using rack 3. • If baking with 2 cookie sheets, use racks 2 and 4. Increase baking time if necessary.
USING YOUR RANGE THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Electronic display ON HEAT BAKE BROIL LOCK'D Oven selector pads (pp. 14, 19) BAKE CUSTOM AUTO BROIL CLEAN Temperature pads (pp. 14, 17, 19) TEMP CLOCK TIMER TIMER SET LIGHT HR MIN TIMER OFF Clock pad (p. 12) START OFF ENTER CANCEL 5 SEC Minute Oven Hour Minute Start/enter timer set light pads pads pad and off pad (p. 12) (p. 12) (p. 13) pads (p. 29) (pp. 12, 13) Off/ cancel pad (p.
USING YOUR RANGE SETTING THE CLOCK NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed, press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. To display the clock time again, press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. You should not have to reset the time. 1. Press the clock pad. PRESS YOU SEE CLOCK TIME 2. Set the time. Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. PRESS HR YOU SEE MIN TIME (example for 5:30) 3. Start the clock.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER (CONT.) 3. Start the minute timer. The minute timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. PRESS YOU SEE START ENTER TIMER 5 SEC (display counts down) YOU SEE When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones, then four 1-second reminder tones every minute until you press the timer off pad. TIMER NOTE: To display the time of day while the minute timer is counting down, press the clock pad. 4.
USING YOUR RANGE BAKING/ROASTING Your oven is designed with the AccuBake temperature management system to constantly monitor oven temperature. The burner element will cycle, as needed, to maintain the desired temperature. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in operation. IMPORTANT: Do not try to light the oven burner during a power failure. 1. Place the racks where you need them in the oven. Front For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” earlier in this section.
USING YOUR RANGE BAKING/ROASTING (CONT.) 5. Press the start/enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature you select: • For 245°F and less, the preheating time is 4 minutes. • For 250°F-445°F, the preheating time is 10 minutes. • For above 450°F, the preheating time is 15 minutes. As the preheat countdown ends, the selected oven temperature replaces “PrE” on the display and the time of day reappears.
USING YOUR RANGE BAKING/ROASTING (CONT.) 6. When baking, put your food in the oven after the preheat countdown time ends. During baking/roasting, the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. 7. After cooking, turn off the oven. Save energy and save money • “Oven peeking” can make cooking times longer and affect food quality. • Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking time.
USING YOUR RANGE 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 you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below. NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading.
USING YOUR RANGE BROILING The broiler is located below the oven door. The broiler pan and grid roll out for easy access. Always broil with the broiler and oven doors closed. NOTES: • Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door when it is open. This could damage the door. • Do not preheat the broiler before using it. Completely close the broiler door during broiling. 3. Before the broiler is turned on, place your food Ledge 2 Ledge 1 Ledge 0 . 1.
USING YOUR RANGE BROILING (CONT.) 5. Press the custom broil pad. PRESS YOU SEE CUSTOM BROIL 6. Start oven. You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start/enter pad. To change the setting, see “To custom broil at a lower temperature” below. After changing the setting, you do not have to press the start/enter pad again. 7. After broiling, turn off the oven.
USING YOUR RANGE BROILING (CONT.) Broiling guide Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom (0) to top (2) (see “Broiling” earlier in this section.) For best results, turn your meat after about 2⁄ 3 of the broiling time. Turn chicken pieces after about 1⁄2 of the broiling time. Very thin cuts, such as fish fillets, may not need to be turned at all. You should rotate the broiler pan back to the front at the same time you turn the foods.
USING YOUR RANGE THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly. wWARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. See the installation instructions for details.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and working like new. wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. CLEANING CHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART (CONT.) PART HOW TO CLEAN Surface burners • See “Sealed surface burners and cooktop” later in this section for cleaning instructions. Broiler pan and grid • Wash the pan and grid with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse Broiler 1. Make sure the broiler is cool before cleaning. 2. After each use, wipe the interior with a warm, damp sponge. For heavily and dry well. OR • Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher. soiled areas, use a soapy steel-wool pad.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE SEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP The sealed burner cooktop is specially designed to make cleaning easier. Cleaning the cooktop • Wipe the cooktop with a damp sponge and dry. NOTE: Do not remove the cooktop. Doing so could result in product damage. Cleaning the contoured well areas The contoured well is an area around each burner that is lower than the rest of the cooktop. If spills occur in the contoured well section: 1. Blot up the spill with a paper towel. 24 2.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE SEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP (CONT.) Cleaning the surface burners • You should routinely remove and clean the burner cap. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover. Keeping the burner cap clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame. • For the proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner, do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the gas tube opening or burner ports.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE SEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP (CONT.) To clean the burners: 1. Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base. 2. Clean the burner cap with warm, soapy water and a sponge. You can also clean it with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do not clean the burner cap in a dishwasher or self-cleaning oven. 3. If the gas tube opening has become soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area. 4.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR (CONT.) To remove: 1. Open the door about halfway. Insert door 3. Rotate the door toward the range. Lift up the door until it stops. Do not use the door handle to lift the door. Rotate the door toward the floor and pull it toward you. removal pins into both hinge hangers. Do not remove them while the door is removed from the range. 2. Close the door as far as the door removal pins will let you.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN BOTTOM You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning. To remove: 1. Let oven cool. 2. Remove the oven racks. 3. Remove the 2 hold-down screws at the rear of the oven. If the screws are too tight to remove by hand, use a screwdriver. Remove 4. Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the lip at the front of the panel is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity. 5. Lift the bottom up and out.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE THE OVEN LIGHT The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed: • Push the oven light pad. LIGHT To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of 4. Replace the light bulb cover by turning it clockwise. the oven by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Plug in range or reconnect power. 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 32. R ANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works • The range is not properly connected to the gas supply. Contact an authorized service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply. (See the Installation Instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING COOKING RESULTS PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not what you expected • The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 17 to adjust the oven temperature. • You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in the recipe). • You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size. Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size. • There is not enough air space around the pan when baking.
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” section).
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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 AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 10 FEATURES ................................................................... 6 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 21 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER .................................. 2 ASSISTANCE ..........................................
WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL GAS RANGE ® LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE 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. WHIRLPOOL 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. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs. B.
