Home Canning; Oven Use; Electronic Oven Controls - Whirlpool WFE515S0ES User Instructions

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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy
efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the
cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend
more than ½" (13 mm) outside the area.
Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface
or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods,
alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between
batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or
element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend
more than ½" (13 mm) beyond the surface cooking area or
element.
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times, or when it is heavily soiled.
Control Display
The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press
CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is
displayed.
Options Mode
Press and hold TIMER for 5 seconds, and "Opt" will appear. Use
the Temp/Time "up" or "down" arrow pads to cycle through the
following options. Press CANCEL to exit the mode.
Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to
Celsius. Press TIMER to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Press CANCEL to exit.
End of Cycle Tones
"b1" (beep once) or "b" (continue to beep) will be displayed. Press
TIMER to toggle through selections. Press CANCEL to exit.
Oven Light with Door Open
"LOn" indicates that the oven light will turn on when the door is
open. If "LOFF" is displayed, the oven light will turn on only with the
oven light switch. Press TIMER to toggle through selection. Press
CANCEL to exit.
12-Hour Shutoff
If "12 Hr" is displayed, the oven will automatically shut off after
12 hours. Press TIMER to toggle to "- - Hr" to disable the 12-hour
shutoff. Press CANCEL to exit.
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Home Canning

Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at
the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to
avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.
For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.

OVEN USE

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-
ventilated room.

Electronic Oven Controls

Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
Basic Functions
One tone
Valid pad press
Oven is preheated (long tone)
Function has been entered
Reminder (on some models), repeating every 20 seconds after
the end-of-cycle tones
Three tones
Invalid pad press
Four tones
End of cycle
Oven Temperature Control
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide
consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point
in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to
temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due
to this cycling.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can
be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be
changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display
shows the current setting, for example "0°F CAL" or "00."
2. Press the Temp/Time "up" or "down" arrow pads to increase or
to decrease the temperature in 10°F (5°C or 6°C) amounts. The
adjustment can be set between 30°F (17°C) and -30°F (-17°C).
3. Press START.

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