Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the finish. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3. Thank you for buying a Whirlpool Page appliance..3 the Owner Registration vided with this product.
Important Safety Instructions Gas ranges 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 satisfactory operation. DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
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Important Safety Instructions Continued Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the range be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks.
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Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners. Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully. Let fat cool before attempting to handle it.
Using Your Range Surface burner - ,“,” marker Using the surface burners Control knobs must be pushed in, then turned to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignition sparking. To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob back to a desired setting.
In case of a prolonged power failure: Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted match near a burner and turn the control to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control to the desired setting. Burn, Fire and Explosion Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
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Using Your Range Continued Digital display/clock When you are not using the oven, this is an accurate digital clock. When using the oven or Minute Timer, the display will show the time, temperature settings and what command buttons have been pressed.
Setting the clock 1. Push the Time of Day button. The TIME indicator will show in the display. Release the Time of Day button. 2. Turn the Set Knob until the correct time shows in the large display. 3. Push the Oven Off button to complete time of day entry.
Using Your Range Continued To cancel the Minute Timer: Push the Min/Sec Timer button and turn the Set Knob until “0:OO” shows in the large display. Using the oven Baking 1. Position the racks properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, pull rack out to stop, raise front edge and lift out.
3. To set a baking temperature, turn the Set Knob until the desired tempera- ture shows in the small display. The display will increase in 5°F incre- ments. The BAKE and ON indicators will come on. The burner will light in 50-60 seconds.
Using Your Range Continued you try to broil, “door” will appear in the large display and you will be unable to continue. If the LOCK indicator is on, wait until it goes off. Then move the Lock Lever all the way to the left to unlatch the door.
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To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven racks properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake Time button. “:OO” will show in the large display. 3. Turn the Set Knob clockwise until the desired baking time, up to 11 hours 55 minutes, shows in the large display.
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Using Your Range Continued To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven racks properly and place the food in the oven. 4. Push the Stop Time button. The DELAY, OVEN, STOP and TIME indicators will come on. Turn the Set Knob clockwise until the desired stop time shows in the large display.
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5. Push the Bake Temp button and set the desired temperature. The BAKE indicator will come on. 6. Changes can be made at any time by pressing a command button. When the start time is reached, the DELAY and OVEN indicators will go off.
Using Your Range Continued To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEAL- TIMER’” control: Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the...
The storage clrawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range, and to check for installation of the anti-tip bracket(s). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1.
Caring For Your Range Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard Make sure all controls and the range is cool before cleaning. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. Do not use gasoline flammable liquids or vapors to clean this or any other appli- ance.
7 . . . mlllllm 4. Wash control knobs and command buttons in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth. Do not soak. 5. Replace control knobs and com- mand buttons by pushing them firmly into place. NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish.
Caring For Your Range Continued Typical surface burner flame 3. Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a non-abrasive plastic scouring pad for heavily- soiled areas. Rinse and dry well. 4. Replace reflector pans and burner grates.
Removable cooktop 1. Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans. 2. Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range. Grasp both sides of the cooktop, lift and pull forward to remove. 3. Wipe surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water.
Caring For Your Range Continued Hand clean door around edge Do not hand clean seal Ull$/ the Self-Cleaning 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 Clean the areas shown by hand.
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Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard . Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you. Do not use commercial cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous or damage the porcelain Do not force the Lock Lever, you could bend or break it.
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Caring For Your Range Continued ,,,_.__._._ _..- ..=... -.-- - display will come on. NOTE: If the Self Clean button is pushed when the door is not latched, “door” will appear in the large display. Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right to latch the door.
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After the Self-Cleaning completed, the CLEAN indicator will go off and the time of day will show in the large display. When the oven reaches normal baking temperatures, the LOCK indicator goes off. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. Do not force it.
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Caring For Your Range Continued How it works During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately (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 hours.
Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Wash, rinse and dry well. Do not soak. Control panels Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Wash, rinse and dry well. Follow directions provided with the cleaner.
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Caring For Your Range Continued Usin and replacing the light ulbs The cooktop light The fluorescent light is on the bottom of the control panel. The Top Light Switch is located on the left side of the front control panel. Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure power to the range has...
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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 You Need Service Or Assistance., We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: Is the gas turned on? Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.)
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United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our COOL-LINE” service assis- tance telephone number (see Step 2) or...
WILL PAY FOR FSP ” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. be provided by an authorized Whirlpool SM service company. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON- damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to...
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