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Use & Care Guide Control panel Manual oven light switch Automatic oven light switch Model and serial number plate (on lower lefl side of oven frame) SELF-CLEANING BUILT-IN OVEN Oven vent ’ IIRI SBlGOPEx Electronic MEALTIMER’” oven control Oven light Oven burner (not shown)
The oven light..If You Need Service Or Assistance ... 25 Whirlpool Cooking Product Warranty 01991 Whirlpool Corporation Page Thank you for buying a Whirlpool Please complete and mail the Owner Registra- tion Card provided with this product. complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question.
Important Safety Instructions Gas ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfac- tory operation. WARNING: If the information actly, a fire or explosion may result causing personal...
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Important Safety Instructions Continued Install or locate the oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. is recommended that the oven be installed by a qualified installer. The oven must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The oven must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
Using Your Oven This oven is equipped with an electronic ignitor. The electronic ignitor automatically lights the oven burner each time it is used. This oven cannot be used during prolonged power failure. The electronic oven controls There are three parts in the oven control section: -The digital display.
Using Your Oven Contmued Set Knob Once you’ve pushed a command button to tell the oven what you want it to do, you’ll use the Set Knob to set a temperature or time. Turning the Set Knob clockwise increases the number on the display.
No. 4 No. 3 No. 2 No. 1 Using the Cancel button The Cancel button will cancel any command except for times set with the Timer button. The large display will then show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is also being used, the time remaining.
Using Your Oven Contmued Rear rack To remove oven racks: 1. Pull rack out until bar on back of rack touches first stop. 2. Lift up the front and slide out. To replace oven racks: 1, Place rear of rack on rack guides. Make sure center rack bar is facing down.
How to use aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spill-overs from pies or casseroles. Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.
Using Your Oven Contmued 5. Put food in the oven. The oven will automatically go from preheat- ing into baking. You do not have to set a separate baking cycle. During baking, the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting.
Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. Refer to the chart on page 12 for recom- mended rack positions. 2. Preheat in BROIL for 5 minutes with oven door closed. Do not preheat with broiler pan in place.
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Using Your Oven Contmued Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. If you broil small quantities, you may want to use a small broiler pan.
Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results.
Using Your Oven Contmued Using the electronic MEALTIMER’” control The electronic MEALTIMER control is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Automatic baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles.
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To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake Time button. The large display will show “--:--” and the blue BAKE and TIME indicators will come on. 3.
Using Your Oven Contmued 7. When the start time is reached, the DELAY and STOP indicators will go off. The display will show the oven temperature and the ON indicator will come on. 8. When baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep 3 times, then beep once every 10 seconds for 5...
Drawer slide rail The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer.
Caring For Your Oven Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before cleaning. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. Do not use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appliance.
Hand-clean frame Hand-clean door around edge DO NOT hand-clean seal Using the Self-Cleaning cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Before you start 1.
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Caring For Your Oven Continued Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self- Cleaning cycle. It could burn you. Do not use commercial oven cleaners your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porce- lain finish.
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To delav start of cleaning, turn the Set Knob until “3:OO” and the CLN and TIME indicators appear on the display. Immediately push the Stop Time button. The blue DELAY, CLN, STOP and TIME indicators will come on. Immediately turn the Set Knob to the new stop time.
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Caring For Your Oven Continued How it works During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking, roasting or broiling approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off. This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self-Cleaning cycle for three...
Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. Wash, rinse and dry well. Do not soak. Control panel and other exterior surfaces Clean with warm, soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a sofi cloth. Wash, rinse and dry well.
Caring For Your Oven Continued The oven light The Oven Light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light.
If baking, have you allowed 1 i/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation? Are the pans the size called for in the recipe? 2. If you need assistance* Call Whirlpool Consumer telephone number. Dial free from anywhere the U.S.:...
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Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2. 5. If you are not sa:isfieo problem was solved’...
Assistance,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S. @ Registered Trademark / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No. 56001160107/616772 01991 Whirlpool Corporation WHIRLPOOL...
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