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ELECTRIC RANGE For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our brand websites at... www.whirlpool.com www.estatea pplian ces.com www.magicchef.com www.roperappliances.com Table of Contents ..........To the installer: Please leave this instruction book with the unit. To the consumer: Please read and keep this book for future reference.
TABLE OF CONENTS RANGE SAFETY ................The Anti-Tip Bracket ..............PARTS AND FEATURES ..............COOKTOP USE ................Cooktop Controls ................. Ceramic Glass ................Coil Elements and Burner Bowls ..........Lift-up Cooktop ................Home Canning ................Cookware ..................ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ........... Oven Indicator Lights ..............
RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER"...
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS [] Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to line surface WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in basic precautions, including the following: the manual.
PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location and appearance of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panel e÷...
COOKTOP USE %= 0_) K _;',i) %=17 11i_,,_Ii) The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat level. It is normal for the surface of white or biscuit ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and To Replace: energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or 1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor receptacle. cooking results. Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL IMPORTANT: Donotleave e mpty cookware ona hotsurface cooking a rea, e lement orsurface b urner. Ideal cookware should have aflatbottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid,andthematerial should b eofmedium-to-heavy thickness. Rough f inishes may scratch t hecooktop o rgrates. Aluminum a nd copper may beused asacore orbase incookware.
4. Press TIMER CANCEL* anytime to cancel the timer and/or stop reminder tones. To cancel the timer during the countdown, press TIMER CANCEL* twice. The Off/Cancel padstops any function e xcept theClock, Timer The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the andControl Lock.
To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration (on models with manual oven control): OVEN USE 1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is in the Off position. Pull oven temperature control knob straight off and Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few turn it over.
5. When finished cooking, slowly remove items. FOOD RACK POSITION(S)* Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, 1 or 2 bundt cakes, quick breads, pies Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and poultry Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes 2 or 3 BAKEWARE Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2"...
Press START/ENTER. The oven control automatically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature selected. On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat, poultry and fish. The temperature can be changed after this step. START/ The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to ENTER does not need to be pressed again.
To Broil: 1. Press CUSTOM BROIL. The broil oven indicator light will light 2. Press START/ENTER. The On and Heat oven indicator lights will light up. The temperature setting can be changed any time before or Food Poisoning Hazard after pressing START/ENTER. See "Custom Broiling" section. Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before If broiling while the time is counting down, the set broiling or after cooking.
RANGE CARE Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer: • Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt. • Remove all items from the storage drawer. How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and Burn Hazard...
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup) the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions • Cooktop Scraper: on cleaning products. Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models) BROILER PAN AND GRID (on selected models) Cleaning Method: Cleaning Method: • Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements Chrome only are cool. • Mildly abrasive cleanser: Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot. Scrub with wet scouring pad.
For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off drawer is cool and empty. and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy. To Remove: To Remove: 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Oven temperature too high or too low Nothing will operate • Is the power supply cord unplugged? Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? Plug into a grounded outlet.
Was the oven preheated? • Is the proper length of time being used? See "Baking and Roasting" section. Adjust cooking time. Is the proper bakeware being used? Has the oven door been opened while cooking? See "Bakeware" section. Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times.
WHIRLPOOLCORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCEWARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
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