Whirlpool TGS325E User's Manual
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1. Use amp Care Self Cleaning Gas Range A Note to You Range Safety Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Caring for Your Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Estate WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION FROM MODEL TGS325E PART NO 3196299 Rev B A NoTE TO You Thank you for buying an ESTATE appliance Your ESTATE range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price 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 complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for your appli Model Number ance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate see the diagram Purchase Date in the Parts and Features section Also record the Dealer Name other information shown in the next col2. F followed by a number Press the off cancel pad to clear the display If an F code appears again shows on the display call for service See If You Need Assistance or Service on page 32 The indicator light s The function s indicated may not be working Refer to the section in this Use is flashing and Care Guide discussing the function If the indicator light s keeps flashing call for service See If You Need Assistance or Service on page 32 If none of these items are causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 32 31 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants are available to assist you 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 on our full line of appliances e Installation information Use and maintenance procedures IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recom mend that you only use FSP fact
3. In case of a prolonged power failure 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 Home canning information The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and damage the cooktop Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce the heat setting to the lowest position needed to keep the water boiling Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results Before turning on the oven place oven racks where you need them To move a rack pull it out to the stop raise the front edge and lift it out Be sure the rack s is level Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack s must be moved while the oven is hot When baking roasting with 1 rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven When baking roasting on 2 racks position racks in oven to allow good circul
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5. The control knob has two cook settings However you can set the control knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW NOTE All four electric ignitors will click at the same time However the burner with the control knob turned to LIGHT is the one that will ignite Burner heat settings Use the following chart as a guide SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LIGHT To light the burner HIGH To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil Between To hold a rapid boil HIGH To fry chicken or pancakes and LOW e For gravy pudding and icing To cook large amounts of vegetables LOW To keep food warm until ready to serve Energy saving tips To help shorten your cooking time use the least amount of liquid possible Preheat your pots and pans only when recom mended and for the shortest time possible Start your food on a higher heat setting then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking Place a filled pan on the burner grate before turning on the surface burner AWARNING 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 NOTE Do not leave empty cookware or cookware which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The cookware could overheat causing damage to the cookware or cooking product USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS cour
6. 2 Wipe off spills with a sponge and warm soapy water right after the burner has cooled For cooked on food 1 Remove the shipping screws one on each side of both ignitors with a Phillips screwdriver Remove the burner from the support bracket 2 Wash the burner with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad or soak in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Then scrub it with a plastic scrubbing pad For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or a powdered cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed 3 Rinse the burner with clean water and dry well 4 If the ports are clogged clean them with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort the ports Do not use a wooden toothpick NOTE Do not clean the surface burner in a dishwasher e Wash the pan and grid with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle See Before you start in the Using the Self Cleaning Cycle section OR Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher Wash with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR Leave the racks in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle NOTE If you leave your racks in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle they will lose their original color and become harder to slide If you need to apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to make the racks easier to slide Wash with a p
7. Bowls Are in Place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface units Use Care When Opening Door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven DO NOT TOUCH HEAT
8. Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool Among those areas are the cook top and surfaces facing the cook top Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip
9. and what they look like Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in Oven vent eee Hl ue ee p 20 Electronic oven control p 10 Surface burners and grates pp 7 25 28 Control panel pp 7 25 Anti tip bracket p 20 Model and serial number plate behind left side of storage drawer N Storage drawer Se T p 21 CONTROL PANEL Surface burner marker shows which burner you are setting Left rear Left front Right front Right rear control knob control knob control knob control knob UsiNG YOUR RANGE To get the best cooking results you should use your range the correct way This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently USING THE SURFACE BURNERS AWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions Your range comes with electric ignitors Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time you turn the control knobs to LIGHT Using the control knobs Push in the control knob and turn it counter clockwise to the LIGHT position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Make sure the burner has lit EAN To stop the clicking sound after the burner Dp lights turn the control gt knob to the cook setting you want
10. diii ees 36 35 WARRANTY ESTATE GAS RANGE LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or WARRANTY workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Company WHIRLPOOL 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 Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After check
11. foods NOTE DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading Also the thermometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles PRESS YOU SEE factory setting of 0 YOU SEE ON Lj example when making oven 10 F cooler YOU SEE time of day or minute timer countdown ADJUST BY THIS NUMBER OF DEGREES TO COOK FOOD FAHRENHEIT A little more Moderately more Much more A little less Moderately less Much less BROILING NOTES Do not preheat when broiling unless your recipe recommends it e See Broiling tips later in this section 1 Place the rack where you need it in the oven See Broiling guide later in this section 4 Press the broil pad The broil indicator light will light up 5 Start the oven The on and heat indicator lights will light up NOTES e You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start enter pad To change the setting see To broil at a lower temperature later in this section If you are broiling while the minute timer is counting down you can see the set broiling temperature for 5 seconds by pressing the broil pad 6 When broiling is done turn off the oven USING YOUR RANGE 2 Put your food on the broiler pan and place the 3 Close the door OFF CANCEL pan in the center of the oven rack YOU S
12. temperature setting any time after pressing the start enter pad You do not have to press the start enter pad again The preheating time will not change if you reset the temperature before the countdown time ends If you are baking roasting while the minute timer is counting down you can see the set baking roasting temperature for 5 seconds by pressing the bake pad 6 When baking put your food in the oven after the oven is preheated During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting 14 BAKING ROASTING ccon 7 After cooking turn off the oven Roasting tips For even cooking place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan This keeps the meat out of the drippings and allows the heat to circulate better Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness Insert it so the tip is in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone fat or the bottom of the pan USING YOUR RANGE YOU SEE time of day or minute OFF timer countdown CANCEL PRESS Energy saving tips Oven peeking can make cooking times longer and affect food quality Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking time Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven by cooking more than one food at a time or baking while the oven is still hot after cooking a meal t is
13. the backguard The vent lets air circu late properly Be careful ow nO 4 baking roasting results NOTE Never store Burn Hazard plastics paper or other items that could Use pot holders when touching items left melt or burn near the near oven vent oven vent or any of the surface burners Failure to do so can result in burns 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 AWARNING 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 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed Slide range forward Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor e Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket 20 THE STORAGE DRAWER Use the storage drawer to store cookware You can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range Be careful when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty the drawer before you remove it Pull the drawer straight out to the first stop The stops are small round objects formed in the slide rail They keep the drawer from sliding all the way
14. the tempera ture or W to lower the temperature in 5 F amounts You can set a temperature anywhere from 170 F to 500 F Use these pads until the temperature you want shows on the display 4 When roasting put your food in the oven You do not have to preheat the oven when roasting unless your recipe recommends it During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting USING YOUR RANGE YOU SEE YOU SEE example for bake at 375 F continued on next page 13 USING YOUR RANGE BAKING ROASTING cont 5 Press the start enter pad YOU SEE A preheating time will count down on the display The heat bake and on indicator lights will light up The oven control automatically sets preheat ing times based on the oven temperature you Selget ae example for set temperature For 245 F and less the preheating time is of 350 F 4 minutes For 250 F 445 F the preheating time is 10 minutes For 450 F and above the preheating time is 15 minutes The oven is preheated and ready to use when you hear a 1 second tone the on indicator light goes off the countdown is finished and the set temperature is displayed The preheat and set temperatures may be different at the end of the countdown This is normal NOTES When the oven temperature is greater than 170 F no preheating time will be shown on the display You can change the
15. EE YOU SEE YOU SEE time of day or minute timer countdown 17 USING YOUR RANGE BROILING cont To broil at a lower temperature If food is cooking too fast press the broil pad and press the W temp pad until 325 F shows on the display f you want food to broil slower from the start press the broil pad and press the W temp pad so a temperature between 300 F and 525 F shows on the display Press the start enter pad Lower temperature settings let the broil burner cycle and slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures BROILING TIPS Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter or smoke f you broil small quantities you may want to use a small broiler pan You can get them in the housewares section of many department stores Do not cover the broiler grid with foil To make sure the grease drains well do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Place food about 3 inches or more from the broil burner The broiling rack position determines how the burner cooks your food The lower the position the more broiler grid area covered See the Broiling guide later in this section for more information 18 J YOU SEE example sho
16. ING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors For self cleaning ranges Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle For units with ventilating hood Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES This section contains captioned pictures of your range Use them to learn where all parts and features are
17. THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Electronic TIMER on display BAKE 9 ARTT SELF CLEANING OVEN DOOR Us cl SELF JEE t BROIL TIME Broil pad Self i eF p 17 pad time pads p 23 pp 11 13 16 18 23 Indicator lights see below Start enter pad p 12 Off cancel pad p 12 Bake pad p 13 Clock timer pads pp 11 12 10 Display e When you first plug in the range PF will appear on the display until you press any command pad If PF again appears on the display your electricity was off for a while You will need to reprogram any temperature adjustments you may have made See the Adjusting the oven tempera ture control section When you are using the oven the display will show preheat times and temperature settings When you are not cleaning or cooking with the oven the display will show the time of day When setting a function if you do not press the start enter pad within 5 seconds the Start indicator light will flash If you do not press the start enter pad within 5 minutes the function will be canceled Indicator lights An indicator light to the left of the display lights up when you are in a setting An indicator light on the display lights up when the oven is on Using the control lock The control lock lets you disable the control panel command pads The control lock comes in handy when you want to prevent others from u
18. andle to lift the door Rotate the door toward the floor and pull it toward you CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR ccont To replace NOTE The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both sides of the door 1 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat at the Remove door bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of removal pin the front frame slot Position the door with the hinge hanger slots almost parallel to the front frame Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots become fastened to the range Lower the door oh 5 Hinge and rotate it slightly from the front to the back al Pi hanger until the slots are fully fastened The hinge ae Oven door Range hanger will be close to the bottom of the front p Yr od Hinge frame slot xi LT hanger Pull door open about halfway and remove the flat door removal pins Save door removal pins for future use N Front frame 6 Close the door slot bottom 29 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 32 RANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM Nothing works CAUSE The range is not proper
19. aper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well Follow the directions that come with the cleaner Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down See Before you start in the Using the Self Cleaning Cycle section See the Using the Self Cleaning Cycle section CARING FOR YOUR RANGE LIFT UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS 1 Remove the surface burner grates AWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions 5 Check the burner flames once in a while for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift away from ports are yellow or are noisy turn off the burner Allow the burner to cool and follow Step 6 If you still have a problem contact an authorized service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions 2 Lift the front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place NOTE Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 6 If the ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge 3 Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm oo qe the irae soapy water and a use a tooth sponge Use a soap pick to clean the ports filled plastic scrubbing T
20. ation of air around all the food Do not place items on the oven door when it is open Cookware tips The pan should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness cookware The pan material metal or glass affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats When using glass or ceramic cookware check to make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners To avoid tipping make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack roasts turkeys angel guide from bottom food cakes Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd rack guide from bottom 2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies NOTE For information on where to place your rack when broiling see Broiling guide later in this section USING YOUR RANGE POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS conr Extra oven rack position roasting rack Use this rack position when roasting food too large to be placed on the first rack position For proper roasting follow these guide lines The rack must be level Use an adequate amount of liquid in the pan meat juices or water so your food does not get overdone To pull the rack over the door you must tilt the rack up at the front If the rack is loaded with fo
21. e nnne 20 ASSISTANQGE iiie iced etc ia e ERE 32 BAKING PINS M 9 issu M 14 RACKS iiri cesi bntaxe er oa REA EY Een A IERI PSOE REY RE SUEN YR 8 9 DOING CY CIOs E MH 13 WW OS ceca Sess vvbcs aee si shiticleeies scexbbeacccevaveceseeesteeacts 15 BROILING GAGA fe PEE 18 ICI 19 a DEE PEE AE A TA 17 18 Setting cycle necesse eine cte reus hcs 17 Jc EET 18 CLEANING Broiler pan and grid eeeseesssss 26 Control KNODS piirre esin entree vtr E ER nte nin eaaa 25 Control paneloinnin erani 25 Exterior surfaces essseeesseeeeen 25 Oven CAV AMET 26 Oven door glass eate a 26 COWEN TACKS vr rH 26 Self cleaning cycle eeeesesssessss 22 Surface burners 1 26 28 Surface burner grates and caps 25 CONTROL PANEL Burner heat settings eeeeeeeeseeees 7 Control knobs cineri ocee et enne ln a 7 Surface burner markers esseeseeeeees 6 COOKWARE Gann PNE ETE TEE UE 8 liio 8 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL jez nre 12 lelqueu M 11 Control lock esssesssssesseeneneneennn 10 BI REC 10 Indicator lights eeeeeeeeeeen 10 Minute timer ssesseesessssseeeeeeenee nennen 11 SOLENT EE 12 FEATURES iet rr e EXER Eti ed ak run 6
22. elt Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface e The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle e t is normal for the display to dim when the Self Cleaning cycle temperature is between 650 F and 850 F The display will return to its regular brightness during the cool down USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE SETTING THE CONTROLS 1 Press the self clean pad YOU SEE The clean indicator light will light up This will automatically set a 32 hour Self Cleaning cycle NOTE There will be a 30 minute cool down 12 hour before the cycle is over Set the cleaning time optional YOU SEE If you want a Self Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 31 2 hours use the hour and minute pads to set the cleaning time you want Press the up A or down W pad s until a time between 215 4 7 hours shows on the display example for 4 hours Use 277 hours for light soil 30 minutes Use 312 41 2 hours for average to heavy soil Start the oven YOU SEE NOTE The on and heat indicator lights will light up After Self Cleaning cycle starts YOU SEE The door locked indicator light will light up when the oven door locks NOTE If you open the door before starting the Self Cleaning cycle door will show on the display If you do not close the door within 5 minutes the cycle will be canceled Af
23. he countdown time PRESS Press the up A or down W pad s until the correct time shows on the display TEMP E v USING YOUR RANGE YOU SEE YOU SEE example for 5 30 YOU SEE YOU SEE YOU SEE example for 10 minutes continued on next page 11 USING YOUR RANGE USING THE MINUTE TIMER cont 3 Start the countdown PRESS YOU SEE TIMER Enid display counts down When the time is up YOU SEE You will hear four 1 second tones NOTE To see the countdown time when the minute timer is not on the display press the minute timer pad 4 Turn off the minute timer YOU SEE previous display To cancel the minute timer during YOU SEE the countdown previous display STARTING CANCELING A FUNCTION After setting a function for the first time you The off cancel pad will cancel any function except for must press the start enter pad to start the clock minute timer or control lock the function OFF CANCEL 12 BAKING ROASTING IMPORTANT Do not try to light the oven burner during a power failure See the Roasting tips later in this section 1 Place the racks where you need them in the oven For more information see the Positioning racks and pans section 2 Choose the bake setting The bake indicator light will light up Set the temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350 F Press A to raise
24. ing Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3196299 Rev B 7 07 1997 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
25. leaning See page 26 The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions The burner is wet from washing Let it dry TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN SELF CLEANING YOUR OVEN PROBLEM CAUSE The Self Cleaning cycle You did not press the start enter pad will not work The door is not closed all the way COOKING RESULTS PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven not what you expected temperature control on page 16 to adjust the oven temperature You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in the recipe You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size There is not enough air space around the pan when baking Allow 11 2 to 2 inches of air space on all sides of the pan The flame size does not fit the cookware being used e When broiling you have not completely closed the oven door e The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked Make sure nothing is blocking the middle front of the backguard The range is not level See the Installation Instructions DISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM CAUSE The display is showing There has been a power failure Press the off cancel pad to clear the display DF
26. ly connected to the gas supply Contact an autho rized service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply See the Installation Instructions You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The control knob is not set correctly Push in the control knobs before turning them OVEN BROILER BURNER PROBLEM The oven does not work The burner fails to light The burner flames lift away from the ports are yellow or are noisy SURFACE BURNERS PROBLEM The burner fails to light The burner flames are uneven The burner flames lift off the ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off The burner makes a popping noise when on 30 CAUSE You have not set the electronic control correctly Refer to the proper instructions The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position See the Installation Instructions The ignitor is broken Contact an authorized service technician to replace it You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions CAUSE You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See page 26 The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See page 26 The burner needs c
27. n control Wash the surface with a sponge and warm soapy water or paper towel and panel spray glass cleaner Wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 9 Do not use steel wool abrasives or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish f you use soap or detergent solutions wipe thoroughly to prevent filmy residue NOTE Do not let foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice remain on the surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool Be careful when cleaning around the model and serial number plate too much scrubbing could remove the numbers Replace the grates Surface burner Clean as soon as they become dirty and when they are cool enough to grates and caps handle Wash with a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or powdered cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed continued on next page 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART cont PART Surface burners see Lift up cook top and surface burners later in this section for more information Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity 26 HOW TO CLEAN 1 Lift up the cooktop See Lift up cooktop and surface burners later in this section
28. not necessary to preheat the oven when broiling or roasting unless your recipe recom mends doing so 15 USING YOUR RANGE ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL 16 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 1 Press and hold the bake pad for 4 seconds The display will show 350 F for 4 seconds Then you will see the current offset temperature for example 00 if you have not already adjusted the temperature Set the new offset temperature Press A to raise the temperature or W to lower the temperature in 10 F amounts You can set the temperature change to as low as 30 F or as high as 30 F A minus sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting The minus sign shows the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting Enter the adjustment NOTE The offset temperature resets to 00 if the power goes out for more than 1 second How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the cooking results you want You can figure out cooking results by the amount of browning moistness and rising times for baked
29. od tilting the rack could cause the food to spill To avoid spilling do not try to pull out the rack when removing large amounts of food Extra oven rack position FOR BEST AIR CIRCULATION Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven yd l This results in better baking Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other For best results allow 11 2 inches of Space around each pan and between pans and oven walls For best baking results bake 1 sheet of cookies at a time TAA Gas Using insulated bakeware ovenproof glassware and dark metal pans When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans place them in the bottom third of the oven You may need to increase the recom mended baking times so test for doneness before removing from the oven When using ovenproof glassware or dark bake ware reduce the oven temperature by 25 F but use the same baking time Because these pans absorb heat producing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts place the rack in the center of the oven When baking pies and bread you can use the temperature suggested in the recipe Where to place pans WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE 1 pan In center of the oven rack Side by side or slightly staggered In opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 2 pans 3 or 4 pans USING YOUR RANGE
30. on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Proper Installation The range when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician This range is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding plug from this plug Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or drawers such as stepping leaning or sitting on the doors or drawers Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range 9 User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Maintenance Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Storage in or on the Range
31. oothpick pieces may pad on heavily soiled clog the ports dn TIVE e 4 Wipe off the surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Then scrub them with a plastic scrubbing pad See Cleaning chart earlier in this section for more information continued on next page 27 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE LIFT UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS coNr 8 Replace the surface burner grates 7 To lower the cooktop lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR 28 For normal use of your range you do not need to remove the door However if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section NOTE If the door removal pins included in the Anti Tip Bracket Package are not available nails or screws may be used Be careful that the length of the nail or screw does not damage the oven by chipping or scratching the porcelain surface To remove 1 Open the door about halfway Insert door removal pins into both hinge hangers Do not remove them while the door is removed from the range 2 Close the door as far as the door removal pins will let you Insert door removal pin here Oven door 3 Rotate the door toward t y he range Lift up the door until it stops Do not use the door h
32. ory authorized parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new ESTATE appliance Accessory and repair parts sales Do it yourself repair help Specialized customer assistance Spanish speak ing hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 32 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence NOTES 33 NOTES 34 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 AIR CIRCULATION eeeeeeeeennnnnn 9 ANTI TIP BRACKET eseeeseeeeeeeeennn
33. out Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it out to the second stop Lift the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit the ends of the drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of the opening Also be sure the lower guide is fitted onto the lower slide rail 2 Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear the drawer guides Then slide the drawer closed USING YOUR RANGE Lower slide rail inside drawer opening Upper drawer guides on inside walls slide rail Lower drawer guide 21 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the inside of the oven Like the other functions of your range you run the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle s ee Keep children away from oven during Self Cleaning cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes BEFORE YOU START Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the Self Cleaning cycle for soil to burn a
34. riously injured if you don t AWARN l N G follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed AWARNING 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 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Anti Tip Bracket Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed Slide range forward Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket Range Foot continued on next page RANGE SAFETY 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 e 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 e CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing
35. sing the oven NOTES You can only use the control lock when the oven is not in use or the control has not been set e Set the control lock when cleaning the control panel to prevent yourself from accidentally turning on the oven You must reset the control lock if the power goes out for more than 1 second To lock the control panel Press and hold the start enter pad for 5 seconds You will hear a single tone and Loc will appear on the temperature display for 5 seconds Loc and START will then appear whenever a command pad is pressed To unlock the control panel Press and hold the start enter pad for 5 seconds You will hear a single tone and Loc and START will disappear from the tempera ture display SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Press the clock pad 2 Set the time Press the up A or down W pad s until the correct time shows on the display 3 Start the clock To see the time of day when the clock time is not on the display press the clock pad e You must reset the clock if the power goes off for more than 1 second USING THE MINUTE TIMER The minute timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer You can set the minute timer in hours and minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes The minute timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under 1 hour 1 Press the timer pad PRESS The timer indicator light will light up TIMER 2 Set t
36. ter Self Cleaning cycle ends and the oven YOU SEE reaches normal baking roasting temperatures The clean door locked and on indicator lights will go out Press the off cancel pad to clear the display OFF CANCEL continued on next page 23 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE SETTING THE CONTROLS cont 6 After the oven cools to room temperature wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If needed touch up spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge To stop the self cleaning cycle at PRESS YOU SEE any time If the oven temperature is above normal broiling temperatures the Self Cleaning cycle will start a 30 minute cool down The clean and door locked indicator lights will stay on OFF CANCEL Self cleaning tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and odors and smoke could cause an increased amount of smoke HOW THE CYCLE WORKS The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away Your oven is automatically preset for a 32 hour Self Cleaning cycle The graph at the right shows you what happens in a 32 hour Self Cleaning cycle Notice that the heating stops 12 ho
37. umn Serial Number Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free l 800 253 1301 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t ADANG ER follow instructions You can be killed or se
38. ur before the 32 hour setting is up OVEN SHUT OFF normal broiling temperature DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature 2 Time In Hours 24 CARING FOR VOUR RANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and working like new AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance Doing so can result in death explosion or fire CLEANING CHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range Before cleaning always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool PART HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs 1 Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel 2 Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm soapy water Rinse and dry them well Do not soak them Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish of the knobs 3 Replace the knobs Make sure all knobs are turned off Control panel Wash the panel with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe the panel with clean water and dry it well Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish OR e Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the panel Apply the cleaner to the paper towel Exterior surfaces Remove the grates other tha
39. way Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the gasket You may get poor cleaning baking and roasting Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle e Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down When sugar is heated to a high temperature in the Self Cleaning cycle the high temperature can cause the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain This can cause staining and etching or pitting Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See the Cleaning chart in the Caring for Your Range section If you clean the racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides The guides are counted from bottom to top Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle 22 DO NOT hand clean gasket Hand clean Hand clean door around edge TIPS Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results Do not leave plastic utensils on the cooktop They may m
40. ws broil at 325 F YOU SEE example shows broil at 400 F 3 2 0 To sear meat place the broiler pan at one of the higher rack positions e Thin 24 steaks may be broiled in the higher rack positions To cook thick 1 steaks and other thick cuts of meat well done start cooking on a lower rack position or move them to a lower rack position after searing e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven USING YOUR RANGE BROILING TIPS cont Broiling guide Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom 1 to the top 5 For best results turn meat after approximately 2 of the broiling time Turn chicken pieces after approximately half of the broiling time Very thin cuts such as fish fillets may not need to be turned at all Lobster tails are not turned APPROXIMATE TIME RACK MINUTES POSITION Steak 1 thick medium rare medium well done Ground Meat Patties thick well done Pork Chops 1 thick 4 Ham Slice 1 2 thick precooked 4 4 5 Lamb Chops 1 thick 4 15 17 8 9 Chicken bone in pieces boneless breasts Fish fillets 4 4 thick steaks 34 1 thick Lobster Tails 6 8 oz Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes 19 USING YOUR RANGE THE OVEN VENT Hot air and moisture escape seule ait AWARN IN G middle of
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