Table of Contents A Note to You ... 3 Range Safety ... 4 Getttng to Know Your Range ... 7 Udng Your Range ... 8 surface units ... 8 Using the Positiiing rack and parts ... 10 cifcutation For best air s43tting the clock ...
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool0 Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of troubie- free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. it is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the syrnbd. IMPORTANT SAFETY General...
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*Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. @Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam.
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When using the oven aAlways position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let holder contact hot heating eie- ment in oven. @Use care when opening oven door.
Getting to Know Range Thii section contains captioned illustrations the bcation and appearance of al4 parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are inciuded. Plug-k, 8UlfaW unit wlth ~pbco reflector bowl - Model and aerial Anti-tip floor on alternate wall-...
Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking resufts possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient Using the surface Push In control knobs before turning them to setting. You can set them any where between HI and OFF.
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If you plan to use the oooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Ki. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company.
Positioning racks and pans wlth one rack, place For baking/roasting theracksothetopofthefoodwillbe centered in the oven. Rack placement for spdfk foods: RACK POSITION FOOD Lowest level or Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, 2nd level from bottom angel food cakes 2nd level from Bundt cakes, most cpkp&Yt ~onl...
Setting the clock WhenyoufKstplugintherange,orifyour els&i&y was off for a while, the display will show %6:W, then change to “-:-“. and CLOCK will show on the display. 1. Press the Clock Set Button. 2. Press the “up” or “down” pad to set time of day. Each time press ‘up”...
Using the Minute The Minute Xnwr does not start or stop the oven. it works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to 24 hours. 2. Press the “up” or “down” pad to set de&red time. Each time you press the ‘up” or ‘down” pad, the displayed time will increase or decrease by one minute.
Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more infomdon, see ‘Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE and Oven Temperature Control to baklnghoasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light fKst goes off.
Adjusting the oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or dower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of you are not satisfii with the baking/ roasting results, you can change the tern peraWe calibration by following these steps:...
Broiling NOTES: Donotprebatwhenbroiling. The Oven Selector must be on BROIL temperatures. for brolllng l Leavethedoorpartlyopenwhenever usingtheoventobroil.msalbwsthe oven to maintall ploper temperatures. 1. Position rack Position rack sc that the surface of the fccdisatleast3inches(7cm)away from the broil element. Bee ‘Broiling reck positii chart” on page 2.
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To broil at a lower temperature: If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Contrd Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING lndiitor Light goes off. If you want food to broil slower from start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77% 163%).
Broiling tips the broiler pan grid for broiling. They desiined to drain excess liquid away from the and grease cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. After broiling, remove the broiler from the oven when you remove the food. Drippii will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven.
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven a vent umler through the right rear surface unit.Youcancoo&ontheunitorkeepfcod warmonitwhiletheovenison.Theventis circulation. Do not block the needed for air vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. NOTE: Plastii utensils left over the vent can melt.
The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. .To reduce risk of mnge tipping over, sscure range with installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional floor- mounted anti-tip bracket kii.
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do mosl cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Surface units and reflector...
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Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cwl before replaciig surface units and reflector bowls. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unil receptacle and the element hokkbwn clip. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the Push the...
Lift-up cooktop 1. LIRfrontofcooklopatbothfrontcorners until the support rods lock into place. Wipe with warm, xaapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop sides while pressing the support both rods back io unbck them. Lower the au3ktopintoplace.
Cut rdl of heavyduty l&inch foil, or buy a foil kii (Pat-l No. 241430) from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF oven is ccol before using foil. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns.
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Cleaning tips The oven window racks are not coated. Clean them by hand. The oven door does not get as hot as walls. Some hand-cleaning may be needed. you do more broiling than baking, hand-cleaning may be needed. Use aluminum foil on the oven bottom according to instructions.
Cleaning chart Use the folbwlng table to help you clean your range. PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Contrd panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, (other than control soapy water unlts...
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PART WHAT TO USE pan and Broiler Steel-wool pad grid (clean after warm, soapy water each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad warm, soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing Oven cavity Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water...
The oven light The oven liiht will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting If nothing operates, check...
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CAUSE PROBLEM Cooklng msutts are not The range is not level. (See Installation what you expected The oven temperature seems too bw or too high. See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 14 to adjust oven temperature. You dii not preheat the oven before baking (ii called for in redips).
Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on whiih you can find each topic. TOPIC ANTI-TIP BRACKET ASSISTANCE.. BAKING Aluminum foil ... Pans ... Racks ... Setting cycle ... BROILING Broil stop position ...
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. lf you need service, fit see the ‘Requesting After checldng “Requesting...