Page 1: Table Of Contents
A Little Easier." UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) ....A Note to You ....Oven Safety ....Getting to Know Your Oven ...... Using Your Oven ... 7 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ..32 Caring for Your Oven ....Troubleshooting ..
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Table of Contents A Note to You ..........Energy saving tips ....... Oven Safety ........... Using the electronic MEALTIMER control ......Getting to Know Your Oven ..... The oven vent ........Using Your Oven ........Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ....32 The electronic oven control ....
Page 3: A Note To You
WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ovens are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable informa- tion about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Page 4: Oven Safety
Oven Safety Your safety is important This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, This guide contains safety symbols and electrical shock, or statements. Please pay special attention to other injuries. these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol.
Page 5 • Keep oven vents unobstructed. Care cleaning • Do not heat unopened contain- Small amounts of formaldehyde ers. They could explode. The and carbon monoxide are given hot contents could cause burns off in the Self-Cleaning cycle and container particles could from fiberglass insulation cause injury.
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Oven
Getting to Know Your Oven This section tells you what features your oven has and where they are located. Please review this information before using your oven. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Feature locations (Models...
Page 7: Using Your Oven
Using Your Oven To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your oven properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your oven. The electronic oven control Temperature Electronic pad._ __ display Timer set OaVd: setting and off pads (p.
Page 8: Starting A Function
Command pads To lock or deactivate the control panel: The command pads tell the oven what to do Press and hold the Start/Enter pad for and in what order. Some command pads 5 seconds. A single tone will have an Indicator Light. The Indicator Light sound and "Lot"...
Page 9: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock PRESS YOU SEE 1. Press Clock pad. (last time of day remembered) 2. Set time. PRESS YOU SEE Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. (example for 5:30) 3.
Page 10: Using The Electronic Minute Timer
Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under 1 hour.
Page 11: Audible Signals
To cancel the Minute Timer: YOU SEE PRESS Press Timer Off pad. (time of day) Disabling timer reminder tones: To disable the reminder tones, press and hold the Timer Set pad for 5 seconds. To enable the tones, follow the same step. A single tone will sound and, after disabling or enabling the reminder tones, the display will return to the Minute Timer count down...
Page 12: Positioning Racks And Pans
Positioning racks and pans General guidelines Rack placement for specific foods: • Before turning oven on position oven FOOO RACK POSITION rack(s) in desired location. Frozen pies, large Lowest level or • To move rack(s), lift rack(s) at front and roasts, turkeys, angel 2nd level from pull out.
Page 13: For Best Air Circulation
For best air circulation Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans: 1 pan Place in the center of the oven rack. 2 pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack. 3 or 4 pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack.
Page 14: Baking/Roasting
Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see "Positioning racks and pans" on page 12. YOU SEE PRESS 2. Choose baking/roasting setting. PRESS YOU SEE 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temp- erature other than 350°F. Press • to raise the temperature or •...
Page 15 PRESS YOU SEE 5. Press the Start/Enter pad. A preheat time will count down in minutes and seconds on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheat times depending on the oven temperature rou select: (example for temperature of 350°F) TEMPERATURE PREHEAT TIME (in °F)
Page 16: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control
Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset tempera- ture by following these steps: NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature...
Page 17: Broiling
How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The chart at the right tells you how much ADJUST BY to adjust the offset temperature to get the THIS NUMBER desired cooking results. You can determine TO COOK FOOD... OF DEGREES cooking results by the amount of browning, A little more +10°F/+5°C...
Page 18 3. Close door. NOTE: Do not keep the door open as on other electric ovens. Unlike other electric ovens, the broil element will only stay on with the door closed. This gives you the high heat you need for broiling. However, if you leave the door open, the broil element will go off.
Page 19 • If you want food to broil slower from PRESS YOU SEE the start, press the Custom Broilpad and press the • Temp pad so a temperature between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C) shows on the small display. Lower temperature settings allow for less (example shows Broil at 400°F) frequent broil heating element cycling and slower cooking.
Page 20: Broiling Tips
Broiling tips • Place food about 3 inches or more from • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. the broil element. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface • After broiling, remove the broiler pan to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire.
Page 21 Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in death, food poisoning, or sickness. To start baking/roasting and stop automatically: Method 1 - Using Cook Time: 1.
Page 22: Tm Control
Set cook time. PRESS YOU SEE f..I1-1 Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. tVllVJ (example shows 30-minute baking/roasting time) 6. Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTES: • You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing the Start/Enter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 5.
Page 23 Method 2 - Using Stop Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see "Positioning racks and pans" on page 12, 2. Choose Bake setting. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE 3, Set temperature (optional).
Page 24 6, Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTES: • You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing the Start/Enter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 5. • The display will show "door" and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when you try to bake/roast.
Page 25 To delay start stop automatically: Method 1 - Using Cook Time and Delay Start Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see "Positioning racks and pans" on page 12. PRESS YOU SEE 2.
Page 26 PRESS YOU SEE 6. Press Delay Start Time pad. 7. Set start time. YOU SEE Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired start time of 2 o'clock. The oven will auto- matically shut off at 2:30 (the set start (example shows 2 o'clock time plus the set cook time).
Page 27 11. Turn off oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER control setting. (time of day) Disabling the Cook Time reminder tones To disable reminder tones, press and hold the Cook Time pad for 5 seconds. To reactivate tones repeat this step.
Page 28 Set start time. PRESS YOU SEE [,.I1-1 Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired llVJ start time of 2 o'clock. (example shows 2 o'clock start time) 6.
Page 29 YOU SEE 10. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep four times. You will also hear four 1-second reminder tones every minute (unless they have been disabled [see below]) until you press the Off/Cancel pad. 11.
Page 30 4. Press Cook Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE 5. Set cook time. PRESS YOU SEE [ 11°1 Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. (example shows 30-minute baking/roasting time) 6. Press Stop Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS...
Page 31: The Oven Vent
9. When start time is reached: YOU SEE A 1-second tone will sound. The display will count down the baking/roasting time in hours and minutes. (display counts down cook time) 10, When baking/roasting YOU SEE is done: The oven willturn off automaticallyand beep four times, You willalso hear four 1-second reminder tones every minute (unless they have been disabled [see...
Page 32: Self-Cleaning Cycle
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless.
Page 33: Before Setting The Controls
Before setting the controls • Make sure clock is set to correct time of day, (See "Setting clock" on page 9.) • Make sure the oven door is completely closed, Setting the controls To start cleaning immediately: PRESS YOU SEE 1.
Page 34 3. Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTE: The display will show "door" and a tone will sound once every 5 seconds if the door is not closed. YOU SEE 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: DOOR LOCKED lights up on the display, The door cannot be opened when DOOR LOCKED is on.
Page 35 To delay start using delay start time: 1. Press Auto Clean pad. PRESS YOU SEE A 31/2-hourSelf-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. 2. Set cleaning time (optional). PRESS YOU SEE If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 31/2hours, use the Hour pad to set the desired cleaning time.
Page 36 6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: YOU SEE LOCKED lights up on the display, The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: YOU SEE NOTES: • The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time. •...
Page 37: Special Tips
Special tips • Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. • After the oven cools to room tempera- ture, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
Page 38: Caring For Your Oven
Caring for Your Oven Your oven is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your oven whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.
Page 39 PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door Paper towel and • Make sure oven is cool. glass spray glass cleaner • Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Warm, soapy water Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry and a nonabrasive, thoroughly.
Page 40: Removing The Oven Door
Removing the oven door To replace: For normal use of your oven, you do not need to remove the door. However, you can 1. Fit hinge arms into slots in frame. Push in remove the oven door by following the at lower corner to insure that hinge arms instructions in this section.
Page 41: The Oven Lights
The oven lights The oven lights will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the lights on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven © Light Pad I_ on the control panel. replace oven light: 1.
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on page 44. If nothing operates, check...
Page 43: Requesting
PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not • The oven is not level. (See Installation Instructions.) what you expected • The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See "Adjusting the oven temperature control" on page 16 to adjust oven temperature. •...
Page 44: Requesting Assistance
To locate FSP replacement parts in your recommend a qualified service company in area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool your area. Consumer Assistance Center number If you prefer, write to: in Step 1.
Page 45: Index
Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE .......... LOCK Control ............ BAKING Self-cleaning cycle ....34, 35, 36 Aluminum foil ........
Page 46: Warranty
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be FROM DATE OF PURCHASE provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens WARRANTY if defective in materials or workmanship.

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