Whirlpool SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGES Use & Care Manual

Self-cleaning electric ranges

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SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGES
Use & Care Guide
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
Table of Contents ................................................. 2
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 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 Table of Contents ..........2 To the installer: Please leave this instruction book with the unit.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY ................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ..............3 PARTS AND FEATURES..............5 COOKTOP USE ................6 Cooktop Controls.................6 Ceramic Glass Use ..............6 Home Canning ................7 Cookware ..................7 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ...........8 Display..................8 Start ....................8 Off/Cancel ..................8 Clock ....................8 Tones....................8 Timer.....................8 Control Lock.................9 Oven Temperature Control ............9 OVEN USE..................9...
  • Page 3: Range Safety

    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”...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: ■ To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface 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: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panel ACCUBAKE SYSTEM MEDIUM MEDIUM...
  • Page 6: Cooktop Use

    COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls Ceramic Glass Use 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 WARNING 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 by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, Cookware no space or light should be visible between it and the IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cookware.
  • Page 8: Electronic Oven Control

    ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL A. Oven display E. Oven settings I. Hour and minute B. Timer functions F. Temperature adjustment J. Start and control lock C. Clock G. Auto clean K. Off/cancel D. Oven light H. Timed cooking Display Clock 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

    3. 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 Bakeware 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

    Oven Vent Custom Broil 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 Convection Cooking For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted (on some models) 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 of the way through the total distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a...
  • Page 13 1. Press CONVECT BAKE. FOOD/ COOK TIME OVEN TEMP. INTERNAL Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter a RACK (min. per FOOD temperature other than 350°F (177°C). The convection bake POSITION 1 lb [454 g]) TEMP. range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
  • Page 14: Timed Cooking

    Timed Cooking RANGE CARE WARNING Self-Cleaning Cycle Food Poisoning Hazard (on some models) Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. WARNING 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 General Cleaning 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.
  • 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: Oven Light(s) 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

    For further assistance “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: Warranty

    If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.

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