® Appliances UseCare A Note to You ............ 2 Range Safety ............. 3 Parts and Features .... 5 Using Your Range ...... 6 Caring for Your Range ....................... Troubleshooting ....... 27 Requesting Assistance or Service ..................... 29 Index ........................ 31 Warranty 32 ................... Call our Consumer with questions Assistance Center or comments. TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
ANOTE TO YOU The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration notify you about any new information on your appliance. Card provided with your appliance.
RANGE SAFE "ii_'_i,ii'i:_ _'_%i:'i::_ii!_'_i:i? ¸_i_:t_::l i:'_il'_i,:,!i ,%i:_I'_l:_iiy _:i_i __:ii,_I_'iI"_!_i_'!i'_ iii:!,;il;: '_'_!_!_,_"iiii ,'¸iiiiii'_l_i_i_iiii_,2_ii_i,I""iii_i_:i'_t 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
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 ANDFEATURES Manual oven light switch (p. 26) Oven vent (p. 18) Electronic oven control (pp. 10-18) Surface burners and grates (pp. 6, 20, 22, 23) Control panel (pp. 5, 20) Automatic oven ............................................. light switch (p. 26) Anti-tip bracket ..... (pp. 3, 19) ......... Door stop clip (pp. 23-25) ................ ........ Gasket (p. 21) Model and serial number plate (behind left side of broiler door) Broiler door (p. 16) \Ji .................................
USING YOURRANGE Use the following chart as a guide. !i........................................................................................................................................................... iil POWERTMBurner (left front burner) Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan. Turn off all controls when not cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. I;: !i;iiiiil!!iiil ¸1:illii! , Your range comes with electric ignitors.
¸ iyiiil J i ' i!i, '' , You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the control knob to the setting you want. • Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions. For up-to-date information on canning, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office or companies who manufacture home canning products.
Placethe ovenrackswhereyouneedthembefore Where to place pans: turningontheoven. WHEN YOU HAVE • Tomovea rack,pullit outto thestop position, 1 pan raisethefrontedgeandlift it out. • Besurethe rack(s)is level. 2 pans • Usepotholdersor ovenmittsto protectyourhands if rack(s)mustbemovedwhilethe ovenis hot. 3 or 4 pans • Forbestperformance, cookononerack.Place the rackso thetop ofthe foodwill becenteredin the oven. • Whencookingwithtwo racks,arrangethe racks onthe2ndand4th rackguides.
Bakingperformance is affectedbythetypeofbakeware used.Usethebakeware sizerecommended intherecipe. BAKEWARETYPE BEST USEDFOR GUIDELINES Lightcoloredaluminum • Lightgoldencrusts • Evenbrowning • Usetemperature andtimerecommended inrecipe. Darkaluminum andother • Brown,crispcrusts bakeware withdark,dull, and/ornon-stick finish • Mayreducebakingtemperature 25°F. • Usesuggested bakingtime. • Usetemperature andtimerecommended inrecipe forpies,breads,andcasseroles. • Placerackincenterofoven.
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2, Setthetime. Pressthe "up"(A)or "down"(V) pad(s)until thecorrecttimeshowsonthedisplay. PRESS YOU SEE (example for 5:30) 3. Start the clock. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE NOTES: • To see the time of day when the clock time is not on the display, press CLOCK. • You must reset the clock if the power goes off for more than 1 second. 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.
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IMPORTANT: Donottry to lightthe ovenburner duringa powerfailure. 1. Place the racks where you need them. For more information, see "Positioning racks and Front pans" in "Using the Oven" earlier in this section. NOTE: Do not place food directly on the oven door or the oven bottom. Rear 2. Choose the bake setting. PRESS YOU SEE oN l The bake indicator light will light up. 3. Set the temperature (optional).
5. Press START/ENTER. YOU SEE PRESS oN l A preheat conditioning time counts down the approximate preheat time after the oven temperature has been set and START has been pressed. The heat, bake, and on indicator lights will light up. The oven control automatically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature you select: (example for set temperature of 325°F) • For 245°F and less, the preheating time is 4 minutes. YOU SEE • For 250°F-445°F, the preheating time is 10 minutes.
, Jl!iii, li{llli"i ]!,,ii! "'i ii!l i i!ii '[ii,l! ili[ i!, .I....... Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below. NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading.
iyff:ii, , iii !, !iiii'iiii iiJi :: The broiler is located below the oven door. The broiler pan and grid roll out for easy access. Always broil with the broiler and oven doors closed. NOTES: • Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door when it is open. This could damage the door. 3, Before the broiler is turned on, place your food on the broiler pan. Then place the pan on the broiler bottom (Position 0) or one of the two other positions and roll the broiler pan grid into the broiler.
_i_:::;ili:i ii_ i,_ii_ii _il i,,_iii_i:::i_il;_ iiii '¸,,iiiii _ili 5. Press CUSTOM BROIL. PRESS YOU SEE ON I The broil indicator light will light up. 6. Start the oven. PRESS YOU SEE ON I The on and heat indicator lights will light up. NOTES: • You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing START/ENTER. To change the setting, see "To custom broil at a lower temperature" below.
¸ iliiii '!il,!!ii iiii! iiiii ii Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom (0) to top (2) (see "Broiler pan and grid" earlier in this section). For best results, place food 3 inches or more from the broil burner. You should rotate the broiler pan back to the front at the same time you turn the foods. APPROXIMATE PAN .... ..... .....
i ilii! i!iii_I _I'''_'''' ii_i;_'il!iii_i_i!iiiii ..... 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. 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.
l _ Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline J Doing so can result in death, explosion, Explosionor Hazard fire. near this appliance. Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range. PART CLEANING Control Knobs • Soap and water • Dishwasher • DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. • Pull knobs straight away from control panel. • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
llilJili ,i iillMiiili, I PART CLEANING METHOD Surface burners Oven door glass SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS • See "Sealed surface burner" in the "Caring for your range" section. • Soap and water • Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth. • Spray glass cleaner • Wipe with paper towel. Oven cavity • Food spills containing sugar and/or milk • Soap and water • When oven cools, wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
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1. Pull the burner cap straight up from the = = 5. After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports, burner base. Alignment Clean the burner cap with warm, soapy water and a sponge. You can also clean it with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do not clean the burner cap in a dishwasher or self-cleaning oven. pin .............................................. _ To replace the burner replace the burner cap. ......
!iii_!_!i_iiiiiiii!Ji !_! tiliii! ii!_i_i_!! _!i_iii iiiii _ii__iil _i_ii_i:! ¸i!iiil iiiii̧ 1, Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins, included with your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range. 2, Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins. NOTE: The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both door hinges.
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4, Placeyourfingersinthe slotsinthe bottom panelandlifttherearof the panelupandback untilthe lipat thefrontof the panelis clearof the frontframeof theovencavity. 5. Liftthebottomupandout. Lip Reverse the steps above. < i: The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. • Push the oven light switch on the backguard. 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclockwise.
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 29. PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works • The range is not plugged into a properly grounded outlet (120v polarized). • The range is not properly connected to the gas supply.
PROBLEM SOLUTION Cookware not level on cooktop (Check to see if liquids are level in cookware) • Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.) • Use cookware with a flat bottom. Excessive heat on cooktop in areas around cookware • Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the burner flame. The oven temperature seems too low or too high • Adjust the oven temperature control" section.) Slow baking or roasting • Increase baking or roasting time. • Increase temperature 25°F.
REQUES'nNG ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the "Troubleshooting" the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the "A Note to You" section). This information will help us better respond to your request. Our consultants provide assistance with: • Features and specifications of appliances • Installation information section. below.
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INDEX TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................ 3, 19 ASSISTANCE .............................................................. TOPIC PAGE FEATURES .................................................................... 5 29 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER .................................. 2 BAKING Aluminum foil ............................................................ 8 Bakeware .................................................................. 9 Pans ................
WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL ®GAS RANCE LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. Instruct you how to use your range. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.