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Table of Contents A Note to You ... Range Safety ... 7 Getting to Know Your Range Using Your Range Using the surface units ... Positioning racks and pans ... 10 For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking ... 11 The electronic oven control ...
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable informa- tion 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 symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY General...
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oven until they have had suffi- cient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door, could also become hot enough to cause burns.
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When using the oven Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele- ment in oven. *Use care when opening oven door.
Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Control panel ! Spurfice unit, Model and serial number Anti-tip floor bracket...
Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF.
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Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HI setting -to maintain the proper tempera- ture setting you have selected.
Home canning information i-*Surface -11111 Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit. Positioning racks and General guidelines Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. To move rack(s), lift rack(s) at front and pull out.
For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. For best results, allow 1 l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and...
The electronic oven control Auto clean pad - (P. 22) Bake pad - (P. 13) Custom pad (P. 16) Display When you first plug in the range, “PF” will appear on the display until you press any command pad. If “PF” again appears on the display, your electricity was off for a while.
Starting a function After programming a function, you must press the Start/Enter pad to start the function. Canceling a function The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function. Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2.
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5. Press Start/Enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The Preheat and Bake Indicator Lights will light up. The oven control automatically sets preheating times depending on the oven temperature you select: For 320°F and less, the preheating time is six minutes.
Adjusting the oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset tempera- ture by following these steps: 1.
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Broiling NOTES: Preheating is not necessary when broiling. Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack.
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To custom broil at a lower temperature: If food is cooking too fast, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display. Press the Start/Enter pad. If you want food to broil slower from the start, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad so a temperature between 300°F and 500°F shows on the small display.
Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. Place food about 3” or more from the broil element.
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor...
If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. White (Kit No. 814071) Almond (Kit No.
Using the Self-Cleaning The Self-Cl,eaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning with easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions spotless. Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning Keep children Do not use commercial...
NOTES: Do not force the Lock Lever. You could bend or break it. The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open. Wait until it moves freely. Do not block the vent during the Self- Cleaning cycle.
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4. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends and oven reaches normal bak- ing/roasting temperatures: The Clean and Door Locked Indicator Lights will go off. The Latch Door Indica- tor Light will flash. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily.
Special tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abra- sive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most 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. Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care.
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Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488), write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 Call l-800-253-1301 to order. You must have a major credit card to order by phone.
Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range. WHAT TO USE PART Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm, Exterior surfaces...
PART WHAT TO USE Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Self-Cleaning Oven cavity The oven light The oven light will comeon when you open the oven door. Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug oven before changing light...
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are 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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PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve what you expected the taste or appearance of the food. (continued) You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size. Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size.
WHIRLPOOL To locate FSP replacement parts in your 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 which 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. If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” ‘Troubleshooting,”...