Your responsibtlirtfes. Proper installation and safe use of your appliance “Use and Care Guide” carefully Installation You must be sure your appliance is... installed and leveled only by a qualified vice technician; installed in a well-ventilated area weather; properly connected to the correct grounding (see “Installation...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cad A99 lnstr~~ctions BASIC We suggest you carefully read this booklet range. Wise use means not only efficient CHILD SAFETY Children MUST BE TAUGHT tices to prevent possible injury. are some basic practices we recommend read and follow for safe use of this electric pliance when children are present.
RANGE LOCATION When cooking, some parts of your range be- come warm or hot. Consider this when locating range in the kitchen. If range is installed a window, proper precautions to prevent curtains from blowing elements creating a FIRE HAZARD. SURFACE COOKING SAFETY...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HINTS FOR COOKING UTENSILS Choose pans that have flat bottoms easily grasped with handles Avoid using pans that are unstable, easily tipped. Discard pans if handles twist and cannot be tightened. Pans that are too heavy to move easily when filled with food may also be a hazard.
THESE SUGGESTIONS ARE OFFERED OPTIMUM COOKING RESULTS EFFICIENT USE OF THE SURFACE -Fit the size of the pan to the size of the element. Utensils should not be any more than 2 inches larger than the element. Surface elements are raised above the porce- lain-enamel cooktop to allow air circulation...
SURFACE ELEMENTS Surface elements are self-cleaning. ments in water. remove surface elements: Raise COOL and carefully pull out and away from the recepta cle. To replace elements: Insert the terminals into the receptacle and guide element element sits level on reflector pan.
HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL OVEN RACKS Arrange oven racks in the correct the oven is turned on. If using only one rack, position rack so the food is near the center of the oven. If using both racks, allow 3 to 4 inches between racks. The racks should be arranged so they divide the oven in thirds.
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COMMON BAKING FOOD NOT DONE AT END OF COOKING TIME. -Temperature too low. -Incorrect use of aluminum foil. -Too many pans on a rack. -Oven door opened frequently. CAKE NOT DONE IN CENTER. -Temperature too high. -Pan too small. -Pan not in center of oven.
HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL Roasting is the cooking of tender cuts of meat with dry heat. No water is added nor is the cooking covered. Searing is unnecessary. If desired, season meat with salt and pepper. Check weight of meat and place meat fat-side-up rack in a shallow roasting pan.
HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL Before broiling, trim excess fat to prevent excessivespat- tering and cut slashes around the outer edges of the meat to prevent the meat from curling during Food must be placed on the broiler tray in the broiler pan to allow fat to drip to the pan below.
CARE INFORMATION Be sure the range is cool before removing ing. After removing any part, be sure it is correctly placed. STANDARD PORCELAIN-ENAMEL The oven is made of porcelain-enamel material that has been fused to metal. Porcelain-enamel will crack or chip with misuse. To clean oven: 1) All spillovers, especially should be wiped up immediately...
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BE SURE ALL PARTS OF THE RANGE ARE COOL BEFORE CLEANING. BE SURE ALL PARTS ARE REPLACED Broiler tray & pan Soap 8 water. Plastic scouring Soap filled scouring Control knobs Mild detergent End panels, Soap 8 water. polyester Soap 8 water. Metal finishes- Paste of baking soda Aluminum-backguard...
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TRQUBLESHQOTIN Surface or oven a. Range not connected elements fail to power supply. turn on. b. Defective a. Range not connected Oven does not turn on. power supply. Oven Temperature a. Oven was not preheated. seems inaccurate b. SELECTOR -Food takes too on PREHEAT.
Whirlpool Corporation parts. Look forthis symbol ofquality whenever a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. parts wll fli right and work right,, because to the same exacting specificahons used to build new Whirlpool appliance. TECH- after- 999.9999...
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