Self-Cleaning Gas Ranges A Note to You .............2 Range Safety..............3 Parts and Features.....5 Using Your Range ......6 Using the SelfCleaning Cycle .........21 Caring for Your Range .......................24 Troubleshooting ........30 Requesting Assistance or Service......................32 Index.........................35 Warranty ...................36 1-800-253-1301 TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. 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. Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance.
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.
PARTS AND FEATURES Manual oven light switch (p. 29) ON Electronic Oven control (pp. 10-18) Oven vent (p. 19) Surface burners and grates (pp. 6, 24-27) Control panel (pp. 5, 24) Automatic oven light switch (p. 29) Anti-tip bracket (pp. 3, 19) Gasket (p. 21) Door stop clip (pp. 27-29) Model and serial number plate (behind left side of storage drawer) Storage drawer (p.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS wWARNING Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan. Turn off all controls when not cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Burner heat settings Use the following chart as a guide. SETTING LIGHT RECOMMENDED USE • To light the burner. POWER™Burner (left front burner) • To provide highest heat HIGH • To start food cooking. • To bring liquid to a boil. • To hold a boil.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.) • Refer to your canner manual for specific 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 USING THE OVEN Positioning racks and pans Place the oven racks where you need them before turning on the oven. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, 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. • For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
USING YOUR RANGE BAKEWARE CHOICES Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. BAKEWARE TYPE BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES Light colored aluminum • Light golden crusts • Even browning • Use temperature and time recommended in recipe. Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull, and/or non-stick finish • Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F. • Use suggested baking time.
USING YOUR RANGE THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Electronic display Indicator lights (see below) ON Start/enter pad (pp. 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 22) Bake pad (pp. 13, 15) Off/cancel pad (pp. 12, 14, 16, 22) Custom broil Auto clean Temperature/ pad time pad pad (pp. 16, 17) (pp. 11, 13, (p. 22) 15, 17, 22) Display/clock Using the control lock • When you first plug in the range, “PF” will appear The control lock lets you disable the control panel command pads.
USING YOUR RANGE SETTING THE CLOCK 1. Press CLOCK. PRESS YOU SEE CLOCK 2. Set the time. PRESS YOU SEE Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. TIME (example for 5:30) 3. Start the clock. NOTES: • To see the time of day when the clock time is not on the display, press CLOCK. • You must reset the clock if the power goes off for more than 1 second.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER (CONT.) 3. Start the minute timer. The minute timer will begin counting down immmediately after the timer is started. PRESS YOU SEE START ENTER 5 SEC (display counts down) YOU SEE When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones. NOTE: To display the time of day while the minute timer is counting down, press CLOCK. 4. To clear the display, turn off the minute timer.
USING YOUR RANGE BAKING/ROASTING IMPORTANT: Do not try to light the oven burner during a power failure. 1. Place the racks where you need them. For more Front Rear information, see “Positioning racks and pans” in “Using the Oven” earlier in this section. NOTE: Do not place food directly on the oven door or the oven bottom. 2. Choose the bake setting. PRESS YOU SEE ON The bake indicator light will light up. BAKE 3. Set the temperature (optional).
USING YOUR RANGE BAKING/ROASTING (CONT.) 5. Press START/ENTER. PRESS A preheat conditioning time counts down the approximate preheat time after the oven temperature has been set and START has been pressed. The heat, bake, and on indicator lights will light up. 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.
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 NOTE: Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. 1. Place the rack where you need it. See “Broiling 2. Put your food on the broiler pan and place the guidelines” later in this section. pan in the center of the oven rack. Front Rear 3. Close the door. 4. Press CUSTOM BROIL. PRESS YOU SEE ON YOU SEE ON The broil indicator light will light up. CUSTOM BROIL 5. Start the oven. PRESS The on and heat indicator lights will light up.
USING YOUR RANGE BROILING (CONT.) To custom broil at a lower temperature: • PRESS YOU SEE ON If food is cooking too fast, press the t temp pad until “325°F” shows on the display. TIME (example shows broil at 325°F) • If you want food to broil slower from the start, press CUSTOM BROIL and press the t temp pad so a temperature between 300°F and 525°F shows on the display. Press START/ENTER. Lower temperature settings let the broil burner cycle and slow cooking results.
USING YOUR RANGE BROILING (CONT.) Broiling guidelines (cont.) Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For best results, place food 3 inches or more from broil burner.
USING YOUR RANGE THE OVEN VENT Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent that is near the middle of the backguard. The vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not to block the vent, or you will get poor baking/roasting results. ON NOTE: Never store plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use.
USING YOUR RANGE THE STORAGE DRAWER Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the 2. drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops are small, round objects formed in the slide rail. They keep the drawer from sliding all the way out.) Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it out to the second stop.
USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE 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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes. BEFORE YOU START Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you: • Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away.
USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE SETTING THE CONTROLS 1. Press AUTO CLEAN. The clean indicator light will light up. This will automatically set a 31⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. PRESS YOU SEE ON YOU SEE ON AUTO CLEAN NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down ⁄2 hour before the cycle is over. 1 2. Set the cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 31⁄2 hours, use the hour and minute pads to set the cleaning time you want.
USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE SETTING THE CONTROLS (CONT.) 6. After the oven cools to room temperature, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If needed, touch up spots with a mildly abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time: If the oven temperature is above normal broiling temperatures, the Self-Cleaning cycle will start a 30-minute cool down. The clean and door locked indicator lights will stay on.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 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 Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range. PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Control Knobs • Soap and water • Dishwasher • DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART (CONT.) PART CLEANING METHOD Surface burners SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS • See the “Sealed surface burner” section in the “Caring for your range” section. Oven door glass Oven cavity • Food spills containing sugar and/or milk • All other spills Oven racks • Soap and water • Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad • Spray glass cleaner • Wash, rinse and dry with soft • Soap and water • When oven cools, wash, rinse cloth. • Wipe with paper towel.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE SEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP 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. • Gas must flow freely through the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE SEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP (CONT.) To clean the burners: 1. Pull the burner cap straight up from the 2. 3. 4. burner base. 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. If the gas tube opening has become soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR (CONT.) To remove: 1. Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins, included with your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range. 2. Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins. To replace: NOTE: The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both door hinges. 1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR (CONT.) 2. Hold oven door so that the top edge of each 3. hinge hanger is horizontal. Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots. Rotate top of door toward range. Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins. Door stop clip Range Hinge hanger Door removal pin hole NOTE: Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins. 4.
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. RANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works • The range is not plugged into a properly grounded outlet (120v polarized). • The range is not properly connected to the gas supply.
TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVEN PROBLEM CAUSE The Self-Cleaning cycle will not work • You did not press START/ENTER. • The door is not closed all the way. COOKING RESULTS PROBLEM SOLUTION Cookware not level on cooktop (Check to see if liquids are level in cookware) • Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.) • Use cookware with a flat bottom. Excessive heat on cooktop in areas around cookware • Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the burner flame.
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 TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ..............................................3, 19 FEATURES ..................................................................5 ASSISTANCE..............................................................32 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ..................................2 BAKING Aluminum foil ............................................................8 Bakeware ..................................................................9 Pans ..............................
WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL GAS RANGE ® 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 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.
