Cleaning Chart Using and Replacing Light Bulbs Cooktop Light Oven Light IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WHIRLPOOL OVEN WARRANTY Corporation in this Use & Care Guide and from the elements, and on a floor supply and grounding. (See unable to operate it properly.
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SURFACE UNIT INDICATO\RS RIGHT REAR ’ CONTROL KNOB Using your range llGHT Using the Surface Units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between and OFF. Until you get used to the settings, use the following start cooking at the high settings;...
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, of a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Company. See the Cooking Guide for important NOTE: Excess steam and moisture can cause false readings on the electronic oven controls.
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KEYBOARD ON/OFF CO Keyboard On/Off Control is under the flip-top in the center of the console. It has three different positions: ON-allows all Command Pads and tones to work. TONES OFF - removes the programming OVEN CONTROL OFF-turns off the oven controls MINUTE TIMER, MINUTE TIMER CANCEL and CLOCK SET will opemte in this position.
Touch CLOCK SET. “0” appears the Display. Within 5 seconds, touch Number Pads for the correct time of day The Display will show the numbers In the order you you touched, touched them. If the Number Pads are not touched wlthin 5 seconds, “PF”...
Baking Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. change mck position, lift rack at front and pull out. 3. Touch Number Pads for desired temperature between 150”-509°F (65.5”-265°C). The Display will show the numbers you touched, the order you touched them. temperature appears in the Dis-...
Bmiling Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself.
Baking Automatically The electronic controls are designed set, even if you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require Do not use the automatic such as meats and casseroles. cookies, etc...undercooking will result. To start baking now and shut off automatically: 3.
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To start baking at a later time and shut off automatically: Make sure the Clock is set to the rlght tlme of day. 3. Touch BAKE TEMP and the desired oven temperature. 350°F is shown above. 5. Touch START TIME. The Display will show a “0:’...
KEEP WARM The Keep Warm cycle is preset atl70”F (76.6”C). Use it to keep hot foods warm before serving, or to warm plates, serving dishes, etc. To set the Keep Warm cycle: Touch KEEP WARM. The Display will show “170°F” 3.
Other Operating Hints There are a number of things you should know about your electronic controls. Some of the items below are reminders, for the first time. accept The control will temperatures 265°C). accept The control will times up to 12 hours and 59 minutes. The Start Time can be delayed up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storuge drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing the storage drawer Fit ends of drawer slidyrails...
White (Kit No. 814069) or Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include instructions. Caring for your range Control Panels and Knobs Pull knobs straight off.
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3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. Replacing 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring.
CAUTION: Reflector bowis reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They help catch spiiis. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. if a trim ring gets discolored, some of five utensils may not be flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle very high heat The Self-Cleaning cycle uses make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning Before You Start Clean the shaded areas by hand. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn awav.
Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning normal smoke and heat odors to disappear The oven will accept any length of cleaning time up to 4 hours and 59 minutes. A 3 hour cleaning time is recommended ail the way Move the Lock Lever to the right-the...
Special Tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. Clean the oven before it gets heavily longer and results in more smoke than usual. If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean cycle may not have been set long enough oven properly.
Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE Exterior Warm soapy water surfaces a soft cloth. Plastic scrubbing for stubborn spots. Surface unlts No cleaning required. Porcelaln- Warm soapy water and a enamel plastic scrubbing pad. reflector Self-Cleaning cycle. bowls Chrome Warm soapy water trlm rings a plastic...
Using and Replacing the ,ight Bulbs The Cooktop light The fluorescent top light is under the :ontrol panel, The Top Light Switch is on the control panel. Push it in and hold it fc a second Push it again to turn it off. 2.
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 oven control panel. Push it again to turn off the light. 3.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nofhlng operates: Is the power supply cord plugged...
Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement partfor your Whirlpool appliance. replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build...
WHIRLPOOL” TOUCH CONTROL RANGE W-TY LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSPa replacement From Date of Purchase correct Service 1 TECH-CAREa serv’ice FSP replacement LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY control Second Through Fifth Year workmanship. From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A.
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