Whirlpool GY398LXPB00 Use & Care Manual

Self-cleaning electric ranges
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SELF.CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGES
For questions
about features,
operation/performance,
parts, accessories
or service,
call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call for assistance
1-800-461-5681,
for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at...
www.whirlpool.com
or www.whirlpoolappliances.ca
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To the installer: Please leave this
instruction book with the unit.
To the consumer: Please read and
keep this book for future reference.
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  • Page 1 In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpoolappliances.ca Table of Contents ..........To the installer: Please leave this instruction book with the unit. To the consumer: Please read and keep this book for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY ................The Anti-Tip Bracket ..............PARTS AND FEATURES ..............COOKTOP USE ................Cooktop Controls ................. Ceramic Glass Use ..............Home Canning ................Cookware ..................ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ........... Display ..................Start ....................Off/Cancel ..................Clock .................... Tones ....................
  • Page 3: Rangesafety

    RANGESAFETY 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"...
  • Page 4 mMPORTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS WARNING: Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line surface To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in basic precautions, including the following: the manual.
  • Page 5: Partsand Features

    PARTSAND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panel ®00 MEO_aM %%%%, A.
  • Page 6: Cooktopuse

    COOKTOPUSE The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat level. It is normal for the surface of white ceramic glass (on some models) to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot.
  • Page 7: Home Canning

    Determine flatness byplacing t hestraight edge ofa ruler across thebottom ofthecookware. While y ourotate t heruler, nospace o rlight s hould bevisible between itandthe cookware. IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware designed withslightly i ndented bottoms o rsmall Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well- expansion channels canbeused.
  • Page 8: Electronicovencontrol

    ELECTRONICOVENCONTROL ..7 ..I. Hour and minute A. Oven display E. Oven settings B. Timer functions d. Start and control lock E Temperature adjustment C. Clock G.Auto clean K. Off/cancel D. Oven light H. Timed cooking When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the On some models, if you do not want the clock time to be display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds, then the time of day and displayed, press and hold the CLOCK pad (button) for 5 seconds.
  • Page 9: Control Lock

    Press START. A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed If not pressed within 5 seconds, the display will return to the amount. Use the following chart as a guide. time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.
  • Page 10: Bakeware

    Traditional Cooking FOOD RACK POSITION The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, 1 or 2 recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. angel food cakes BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS Bundt cakes, most quick breads,...
  • Page 11: Oven Vent

    The broil element operates at full power when heating. Use this setting for normal broiling and top browning. • Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the appliance. It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke.
  • Page 12: Convection Cooking

    BROILING CHART For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted i_:_ _ _i_o)i_)_ _i_i for individual foods and tastes. It is recommended that food be In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually turned approximately two-thirds...
  • Page 13 Press CONVECT BAKE. FOOD/ COOKTIME OVEN TEMP. INTERNAL Press the TEMP "up" or "down" arrow pads to enter a RACK (rain. per FOOD temperature other than 350°F (177°C). The convection bake POSITION 1 Ib [454 g]) TEMP. range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°0).
  • Page 14: Timed Cooking

    RANGE CARE Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of time, and/or shut off automatically.
  • Page 15: General Cleaning

    How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and popping sounds. the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil on cleaning products.
  • Page 16 Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR • Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser: Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. • Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic Continue rubbing until white film disappears. scrubbing pad: Burned-on soil Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on...
  • Page 17: Oven Light(S)

    To Replace: 1. Insert both hanger arms into the door. The oven light is a standard 15-watt appliance bulb. It will come on when the oven door is opened. The light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models). On some models, when the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light on or off.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Display shows messages • Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded Is the display showing "PF"? There has been a power outlet.
  • Page 19: Assistance Or Service

    Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool you still need help, follow the instructions below. Corporation with any questions or concerns at:...
  • Page 20: In Canada

    For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship.

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