® ELECTRIC DOUBLE OVEN 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.com Table of Contents.........................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................4 COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................6 Cooktop Controls.........................................................................6 Dual Size Element ........................................................................7 Warm Zone...........................
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. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. See the installation instructions for details.
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 OR WALL, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
COOKTOP USE A B C D E F G K L M N O P Q R S T A. Left front control knob B. Surface cooking area locator C. Left rear control knob D. Upper oven settings E. Electronic oven control F. Upper oven cancel G. Upper oven light H. Number pads I H U J W V I. Right rear control knob J. Right front control knob K. Cooktop on indicator light L. Lower oven settings M. Timer 1 N. Timer 2 O. Clock P. Cook & hold Q. Delay R. Warm zone S. Lower oven cancel T. Lower oven light U. Favorites V. Presets W.
■ Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and cooktop use. ■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape. ■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt. ■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food. Dual Size Element A B A. Single size B. Dual size The dual size elements offer flexibility to cook using different sizes of cookware.
■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the area. B A C A. Surface cooking area B. Cookware/canner C. ½" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang ■ 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.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS A F C B G H A. Upper oven settings B. Oven display C. Upper oven cancel D. Upper oven light E. Number pads I J K L M F. Lower oven settings G. Timer 1 H. Timer 2 I. Clock J. Cook & Hold K. Delay E D N O P L. Warm zone M. Lower oven cance N. Lower oven light O. Favorites P. Presets To Cancel: Display When power is first supplied to the appliance, a flashing time will appear on the display. See “Clock” section to set time of day.
Adjusting Sound Level The oven is factory set for medium (MEd) but can be changed to low (LO) or high (HI). 1. Press and hold DELAY and UPPER CANCEL for 3 seconds. A beep will sound. “bEEP” and the current sound level will be displayed. 2. Press PRESETS to increase or decrease the sound level. Wait 4 seconds for the new setting to be accepted. If PRESETS is not pressed within 30 seconds, the control will return to the existing setting.
To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration: 1. Press the appropriate BAKE pad. 2. Enter 550 using the number pads. 3. Press and hold BAKE for several seconds or until 00° appears in the display. If the oven temperature was previously adjusted, that change will appear in the display. For example, if the oven temperature was previously reduced by 15°F, the display will show “-15°.” 4. Press PRESETS to increase or decrease the temperature in 5° (3°C) amounts.
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 ■ May need to reduce baking temperatures slightly. ■ Use suggested baking time. ■ For pies, breads and casseroles, use temperature recommended in recipe.
Broiling Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures. ■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid (provided on some models). It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. ■ After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing the food.
Toasting - Upper Oven Only For toasting bread and products that are toasted in a toaster or toaster oven. ■ Lower oven cannot be operated while upper oven is toasting. If the lower oven is operating when the Toast pad is pressed, a beep will sound. Hold Warm Feature WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard ■ Toasting is based on time not temperature. Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. ■ For more even browning results, preheat the oven 3 to 4 minutes.
To Set Cook & Hold: 1. Press COOK & HOLD once for the upper oven and twice for the lower oven. “HOLD,” “00:00,” and either “UPPER” or “LOWER” will flash in the display. 2. Press the appropriate number pads to select an amount of time to cook. The time selected will show in the display while “HOLD” continues to flash. Time can be set from 10 minutes to 11 hours and 59 minutes. 3. While “HOLD” is still flashing press BAKE. 4.
Favorites To Start a Favorites Cycle: WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. The Favorites feature allows you to save the time and temperature from a Cook & Hold Bake function. To set a Favorites cycle, a Cook & Hold function must be either active or just programmed. To Set a Favorites Cycle: 1. Program a Cook & Hold cycle as described in the “Cook & Hold” section. 2.
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 popping sounds. Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the self-cleaning cycle will not begin. Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.
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. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
To Replace Halogen Light: OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Cleaning Method: ■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. ■ Before replacing, make sure the oven is off and cool. 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Use fingertips to grasp edge of bulb cover. Pull out and remove. All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order. OVEN CAVITY Do not use oven cleaners.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. ■ Oven indicator lights flash ■ Do the oven indicator lights flash? See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY 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. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
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