STANDARD CLEANING GAS 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.whirlpool.
TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................4 COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................5 Cooktop Controls.........................................................................5 Surface Burners ...........................................................................5 Home Canning ......................
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.
The Anti-Tip Bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly. WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved. Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.
COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls A C B A. Surface burner locator B. Left rear burner control knob WARNING C. Left front burner control knob D. Right front burner control knob E. Right rear burner control knob SETTING RECOMMENDED USE Med (medium) ■ Hold a rapid boil. ■ Quickly brown or sear food. ■ Fry or sauté foods. ■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies. ■ Stew or steam foods. ■ Keep food warm. ■ Simmer (use smallest burners).
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube by always using a burner cap. A B Home Canning When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. ■ Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL A C B D E G F Start Start begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function pad, the Push to Start (“PSH”) indicator light will flash and the push to start tone will sound as a reminder. If Start is not pressed within 1 minute after pressing a function pad, the oven display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. Cancel Cancel stops any function except the Clock, Timer and Control Lock.
Timer Control Lock The timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and 59 minutes, and counts down the set time either in hours and minutes, or in minutes and seconds. The timer does not start or stop the oven. To Set: 1. Press TIMER SET/OFF. The timer indicator light will light up. 2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads to set the length of time. 3. Press START. When the set time ends, end-of-cycle tones will sound. 4.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. RACKS 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 ■ Use temperature and time recommended in recipe. ■ May need to reduce baking temperatures slightly.
■ Baking and Roasting IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the interior finish, do not place food or cookware on the oven door or oven bottom. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. Pull out the rack to the stop position before turning or removing food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned. To Broil: 3. Press Cancel, OFF/CANCELor CANCEL/OFF when finished. 1.
RANGE CARE PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
3. Tilt top of door toward range. Insert bottom door hinge notch down onto front frame edge. Oven Door 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. To Remove: 1. Open the oven door. Insert the hinge locks into both hinge hangers. See following illustration. Do not unlock hinges while the door is removed from the range. 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Surface burner makes popping noises ■ WARNING Is the burner wet? Let it dry. Gas range noises during Bake and Broil operations Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.
■ Is the proper bakeware being used? See the “Bakeware” section. ■ Are the racks positioned properly? See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. ■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. ■ Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Make sure batter is level in the pan. ■ Are baked items too brown on the bottom? Decrease oven temperature 10° F to 30°F (5°C to 15°C).
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you use only FSP® replacement parts.
8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. 9. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available. 10. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions. 11.
