ELECTRIC RANGE Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.estateappliances.com Table of Contents ................................................. 2 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 CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................6 Cooktop Controls.........................................................................6 Ceramic Glass (on some models)..............
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” or “WARNING.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
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 Panels A B A. Left front control knob B. Surface heating indicator light C. Left rear control knob D. Electronic oven control E. Right rear control knob HI 8 2 150 500 BROIL HI LO G OFF LO BROIL SURFACE HEATING F F. Right front control knob G.
Range F A G H L I J K B C D E A. Surface cooking area or element B. Anti-tip bracket C. Door stop clip D. Model and serial number plate (behind left side of storage drawer) E. Storage drawer F. Control panel G. Hot surface indicator light (on ceramic glass models) H. Automatic oven light switch (on some models) I. Gasket J. Broil element (not shown) K. Bake element L.
■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results. ■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. ■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.
To Replace: 1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element receptacle. 2. Holding the coil element as level as possible, slowly push the coil element terminal into the receptacle. 3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle. Lift-up Cooktop (on some models) The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath. Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the finish and the cooktop frame.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL A B C D E F Clock This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. To Set: Before setting, make sure the oven and Timer are off. 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to set the time of day. 3. Press START/ENTER or CLOCK. Tones K J I H G A. Oven display B. Clock C. Timer/cancel D. Start/enter (control lock) E. Auto clean F. Off/cancel Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: G. Temperature/time H. Cook time I. Start time J.
Control Lock The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the oven. When the control is locked, only the Clock and Timer pads will function. To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the oven and Timer are off. Touch and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds. A single tone will sound, and “LOC” and “LOCK’D” (on some models) will appear on the display. “LOC” will also appear whenever any command pad is pressed while the control is locked. Repeat to unlock.
OVEN USE Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled. 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 wellventilated room. Aluminum Foil IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish.
Bakeware The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. BAKEWARE/ RESULTS RECOMMENDATIONS Light colored aluminum ■ Light golden crusts ■ ■ Use temperature and time recommended in recipe. Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish ■ Brown, crisp crusts ■ May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C).
Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ. Waiting an additional 10 minutes after the preheat conditioning time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking foods with leavening ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder, baking soda and eggs. Broiling and Custom Broiling Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food.
3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up. 4. Press TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook. 5. Press START/ENTER. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and “End” will appear on the display. 6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the oven door to clear the display. To Set a Delayed Cook Time: Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section. 1. Press BAKE. 2.
3. Press START/ENTER. The oven door will automatically lock. The ON and DOOR LOCKED oven indicator lights will light up. The door will not unlock until the oven cools. When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will appear on the oven display and the oven indicator lights will go off. Light to moderate soil ■ Paper towels or clean damp sponge: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop. 4. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the oven display.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models) Cleaning Method: ■ Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool. Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot. For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.” BROILER PAN AND GRID (on selected models) Cleaning Method: Chrome only ■ Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad. ■ Solution of ¹ ₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel-wool pad.
Oven Door Storage Drawer For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy. The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure drawer is cool and empty. To Remove: To Remove: 1. Open oven door all the way. 2. Flip up the hinge latch on each side. 3. Close the oven door as far as it will shut. 4. Lift the oven door while holding both sides.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Oven temperature too high or too low ■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded outlet. ■ Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See “Oven Temperature Control” section. ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■ Was the oven preheated? See “Baking and Roasting” section. ■ Is the proper length of time being used? Adjust cooking time. ■ Is the proper bakeware being used? See “Bakeware” section. ■ ■ Are the racks positioned properly? See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times. ■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY 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 FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1.