STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at...www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents .................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................4 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................6 Cooktop Controls.........................................................................6 Surface Burners ............................
RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
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. WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved. Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.
PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Cooktop Control Panel A B C D A. Surface burner locator B. Left rear burner control knob C. Left front burner control knob D. Right rear burner control knob E E. Right front burner control knob Range G H A I J B C K D E F A. Oven vent B.
COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls Surface Burners WARNING A C B Fire Hazard D Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan. Turn off all controls when not cooking. E Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LITE. Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.
4. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist. 5. Replace the burner cap onto the burner base, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap. A B A. Incorrect B. Correct 6. Replace surface burner grates. 7. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL A C B Tones E D Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: One tone ■ Valid pad press ■ Oven is preheated (long tone) ■ Function has been entered Three tones G H I F ■ Invalid pad press ■ Push to start reminder Cycling tones ■ A. Oven light B. Clock C. Display D. Start (control lock) E. Cancel/off F. Temp/hour G. Broil H. Bake I. Timer Display When power is first supplied to the appliance, a flashing time will appear on the display.
Control Lock The Control Lock function blocks the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of cook functions. When the control is locked, only the Clock, Oven Light and Timer pads will function. To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the cook functions are off. Press and hold START for 3 seconds, and “Loc” will appear on the display. Repeat to unlock. “Loc” will disappear from the display.
Bakeware The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. Baking and Roasting IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the interior finish, do not place food or cookware on the oven door or oven bottom. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
■ After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven, making cleaning more difficult. To Broil: 1. Open the broiler drawer and take out the broiler pan and grid. 2. Place food on the grid in the broiler pan at the desired broiling position and close the drawer. 3. Touch BROIL. The Broil indicator light will light up. 4. Touch START. The indicator light will light up.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish. To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware. Do not reassemble caps on burners while they are wet. Cleaning Method: ■ Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser: Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
2. Hold oven door so that the top edge of each door slot is horizontal. Insert door hinge into the hinge slots. 3. Tilt top of door toward range. Insert bottom door hinge notch down onto front frame edge. Removing the Oven Bottom The oven bottom can be removed for standard cleaning of the oven. Before cleaning, make sure the oven is completely cool. To Remove: 1. Remove the oven racks. 2. Place fingers in the slots in the bottom panel. 4. Open the door completely and remove the hinge pins.
Gas range noises during Bake and Broil operations Noises that may be heard during the Bake and Broil operations: Whooshing, Poof, Clicking, Snaps, Pop These sounds are normal operational noises that can be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the cycle. ■ A pop can be heard when the gas valve is opening or cycling on and will make a single pop when it snaps open from the solenoid. It sounds similar to a suction cup being pulled off of a piece of glass.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you use only FSP® replacement parts.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
