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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 ... 2 To the installer: Please leave this instruction book with the range. To the consumer: Please read and keep this book for future reference.
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”...
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. A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
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. Control Panel A.
Cooktop Controls WARNING 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. Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to IGNITE.
Sealed Surface Burners A. Burner cap B. Burner base C. Alignment pins D. Igniter E. Gas tube opening IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges. Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly. Suitable for all types of cooking. Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks. Cast iron Heats slowly and evenly. Good for browning and frying.
Start The Start pad begins any oven function and the kitchen timer. If the Start pad is not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function pad, the “START?” or “PUSH?” indicator light will flash as a reminder. On some models, “START?” will appear on the display.
Style 1 - Electronic Oven Control Control lockout Control lockout icon To Lock Controls: 1. Check that the oven is off and no delayed timed cooking is programmed. 2. Press and hold CONTROL LOCKOUT for 3 seconds. A single tone will sound. “Loc,” “LOCKED,” and the control lockout icon will be displayed.
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide. FOOD Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel food cakes Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies...
Meat Thermometer On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat, poultry and fish. The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance. Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry.
BROILING CHART For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil burner. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware”...
WARNING 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.
WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. The Warming Drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at serving temperature. It may also be used for warming breads and pastries.
WARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds.
Style 2 - Electric Oven Control The AUTO-CLEAN cycle time is adjustable, from 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes in 15-minute increments. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and 4 hours 30 minutes for heavy soil. The last 30 minutes of the cycle is for cool down.
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CONTROL PANEL Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur. Cleaning Method: Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included): See “Assistance or Service”...
Oven Light The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the off position. To Replace: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.
Remove all items from inside the warming drawer, and allow the range to cool completely before attempting to remove the drawer. To Remove: 1. Open drawer to its fully open position. 2. Locate the black triangle-shaped tabs on both sides of the drawer.
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Cooktop cooking results not what expected Is the proper cookware being used? See “Cookware” section. Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See “Cooktop Controls” section. Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions. Oven will not operate Is this the first time the oven has been used? Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air...
Accessories U.S.A. To order accessories, call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free at 1-800-442-9991 and follow the menu prompts. Or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com and click on “Parts & Accessories.” Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish (stainless steel models)
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. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased.