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Whirlpool SS373PEX Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool SS373PEX Use And Care Manual

Self-cleaning downdraft slide-in gas range
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Use &Care Guide
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  • Page 1 Use &Care Guide surface bumera ModelandreriPl number plate (on frame below oven) SELF-CLEANING DOWNDRAFT SLIDE-IN GAS RANGE oven vent Dawn&aft Grilmodub vent ~eudoven -TOTHEWT*UER:PLEA8El.EAVETWS WSTNUCTION BOOKWlTN THE UNT. TOTHECONWMER:PLUSERWANO KEEP TNW BOOK FOR FUTURE REFER- SS373PEX , light switch...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    II You Need Service Or Assistance ..37 Whirlpool Cooking Product Warranty ..40 Q1992 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buylng a Whirlpool Page ~plianca please complete and mail ..3 the Owner Registration Csrd pro- vided with this product.

  • Page 3: Important Safely Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efkiint as with any appliance, there are specifii installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation. WARNING: lf the information followed exactly, a fire or explosion property damage, personal DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOUNE...
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions Continued Install or locate the range onty in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The range must also be property connected to electrical supply and grounded.
  • Page 5 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. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents.

  • Page 6: Using Your Range

    Using Your Range Using the surface burners Your cooktop is equipped with electric ignitots. Electrii ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used. Control knobs must be pushed In and turned to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignition sparking. Visually check that burner has lit To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob back...

  • Page 7: Using The Grill

    In case of a probnged power failure: Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold lighted match near burner and turn the control to the LITE position. After the burner lights, turn the control to the desired setting. NOTE: GrflVgriddle burners should not be manually lighted during a prolonged power failure.
  • Page 8 Using Your Range Continued Grill chart Preheat minutes on HI for best flavor. CONTROL FOOD SEll-lNG Med. Med. Med. Lamb chop Med. pbcea Med. Chlcken Hmllouca Med. Grilling times are approximate APPROXIMATE COOKING TlME SIDE 1 1 SIDE2 5Mh. 6Mh. 6 Mh.

  • Page 9: Using The Optional Griddle

    Using the optional griddle Burn, Fire and Product Damage Hazard Be sure the griddle control is off and the griddle is cool and covered when not in use. Failure ;;,“o so could result In burns or When cleaning griddle, never use a metal scouring pad or abrasive...

  • Page 10: Using The Optional Rotisserie

    Using Your Range Continued Power cord Using the optional rotisserie Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure the grill controls OFF and the grill is cool before installing the rotisserie. Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock The optional rotisserie will work only on the right side of the cooktop.
  • Page 11 No preheating is required The individual burner controls hep provide extra heat control. HVMedlum combination settings can be used for best cookfng results. ‘Be sure grill sections are removed during rotisserie cooking. “Roasts of approximatefy S-3% pounds are the most suitable for rotfsserie cooking. Larger roasts will greatly increase cooking times.

  • Page 12: Using The Vent System

    Uslng Your Range Continued Using the vent system Using the co&top’s built-in downdraft vent fan removes cookfng vapors, odor and smoke. The fan wffl always come on at LOW speed when the grill module is in use, but may be manually switched to HIGH. The fan cannot be turned off when the grill module is operating.
  • Page 13 To replace module: Line up the venturi (burner inlet tubes) with the burner orifices. 2 Push the module until it is seated property. 3. Lower front with the handle. 4. Instatl surface burner caps and grates. To Install optlonal griddle module: The griddle module will work only on the right side of the cooktop.

  • Page 14: Setting The Electronic Clock

    Using Your Range Continued Setting the electronic clock The electronic clock is a 24-hour digital clock with a Minute Timer and auto- matic control cooking cycle. Time of day, Minute Timer times and cook times are set by pushing command buttons on either side of the display.

  • Page 15: Using The Oven Controls

    To cancel the Minute Timer: Push the Minute Timer button, followed by the Up or Down buttons until “000” shows on the display. Using the oven controls Baking/roasting Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change reck position, pull rack out to stop, raise front edge.
  • Page 16 Uslng Your Range Continued Brolllng Refer to the Cookfng Guide for addi- tional broiling information. 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. Refer to the chart on page 18 for recorrrnended rack positions. 2. Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes before using.

  • Page 17: Broiling

    Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cookfng surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. lf you broil small quantities, you may want to use small brofler pan.

  • Page 18: Using The Cook Timer

    Broiling reck position chart FOOD Rare steaks and fish Medium and weii- done steaks and ha&urgers; done foods such as chicken, lobster. ham slices and pork chops Using the Cook Timer The automatic Cook Tiir is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around.
  • Page 19 Push the Stop Time button. Push the Up button to set the desired stop time. AUTO and the Power On symbol (the vertical box under PW) will appear on the display and the OVEN indicator Light will come on to signal the start of the coolong cycle.
  • Page 20 Using Your Range Continued 6. Immediately push the Up button to set the desired stop time. AUTO will appear on the display and the clock will automatically calculate the start time. (In example at left, a three-hour timed bake/roast cycle with a stop time of 5:00 would begin at 2:O0.) When the desired start time is reached, the Power On sytiol...
  • Page 21 10. After baking/roasting to cancel the oetting at any time, push the tom both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature OFF. To avoid ricknaso and food waste when using the delay eta* . Do not let most UNFROZEN food rtend for more than two houm before cooking starts.

  • Page 22: The Oven Vent

    Using Your Range Continued The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape oven through a vent located at the beck of the cooktop. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/ roasting can result. NOTE: Never store plastics.

  • Page 23: The Storage Drawer

    rail Drawer slide Literature The storaue drawer The storage d;awer is for storing pots pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range, and to check for installation of care when the anti-tip bracket(s). Use handling the drawer.

  • Page 24: Caring For Your Range

    Caring For Your Range Burn, Electrical Shock Fire and Explosion Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Failure to follow these guidelines could resuit in burns, electrical shock, fire or explosion.

  • Page 25: Surface Burners

    Typical surface burner flame at highest setting 3. Lift off the burner caps. 4. Wash the grates and caps with warm, soapy water or in a dish- washer, Use a nonabrasive scrubbing pad for cooked-on foods. Rinse and dry well. 5.

  • Page 26: Grill

    Caring Your Range Continued Venlurf Grill Food cooked on the grill may spatter. All parts of the module should be cleaned after each use. To remove grill: sure all controls are off and 1. Make the grill is cool. 2 Lift off grill sections. 3.

  • Page 27: Vent System

    Wash all module parts with warm, soapy water and a nonabraske scrubbing pad or in a dishwasher. Rise and wipe dry. Do not use metal scrubbing pads or abrasive cieans- ers. They will scratch the non-stick finish. To replace grill: insert the grease pan.
  • Page 28 Caring For Your Range Continued Remove the vent cover and wash in warm, soapy water or wipe with a not use metal damp sponge. Do scrubbing pads or abrasive cleansers. 2. Lift up vent fitter, which is directly below vent cover. Wash in warm, soapy water or dishwasher.
  • Page 29 Hand&an frame Hand-clean door around edge DO NOT hand-clean ;;;s the Self-Cleaning The Se&Cleaning heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning Before you start 1. Handclean the indicated areas. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning burn away.
  • Page 30 Caring For Your Range Continued Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. W could burn you. Do not use commercial oven cleaners In your oven Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the Porcelain finish. Do not leave toll In the oven.
  • Page 31 Use 3-4 hours for heavy soil. The OVEN Indicator LgM will come on immediately. The CLEAN Indicator tight will come on when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/ roasting temperatures. The door cannot be opened when the CLEAN Indicator Light is on. 3.
  • Page 32 Caring For Your Range Continued Cleaning cycle with a stop time of 500 would begin at 2:O0.) When the desired start time is reached, the Power On symbol and the OVEN Indicator tight will come on indiiat- ing that the SetMeaning begun.
  • Page 33 Self-Cleaning cycle - 2% hour setting (Approximate temperatures and times) 1ooO”F 600°F COD’F 400-F 200°F START llllw. 1 tw. Notice that the heating stops when the 2% hour setting is up, but that it takes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock. Special tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated...

  • Page 34: Cleaning Tips

    Caring For Your Range Continued Cleaning tips control knob Clean with warm, soapy water and a sponge. Wash, rinse and dry well. Do not soak Control panel Clean with warm, soapy water and a sponge or spray glass cleaner and a paper towel.

  • Page 35: Using The Selfcleaning Cycle

    Vent system Clean cover and filter with warm, soapy water and a sponge or in a dishwasher. Clean often. Wash, rinse and dry well. Clean vent box with warm, soapy water and a sponge. Clean often. Wipe out grease residue with a sponge.

  • Page 36: The Oven Light

    Your Range Caring For Continued The oven light The oven IigM w?l come on when you push the Oven tight Switch on the control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light. Elect&al Shock and Pereonal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb ate cool and Power to the oven has been turned OFF before...

  • Page 37: Removing And Replacing Your Range

    IfYou Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for aeeietence - Performance problems often resufl from file things you can find and fk without tools of any kind. II nothlng operatee: Is the gas turned on? Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.)
  • Page 38 If You Need SenAce Or Assistance Continued tf burner flames are uneven: Are burner ports clogged7 See page 25. H burner flames lii off ports, ara yellow, or are noisy when turned oft: The air/gas mixture may be incorrect (Call for service.) If burner makes a popping noise when ON: ‘Is the burner wet from washing? Let...
  • Page 39 United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to the cooidng product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

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