Whirlpool TGR61W2B User's Manual
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1. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features 6 crite Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range f You Need Assistance Or Service 24 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE MODEL TGR61W2B TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE oy 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 please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury burns fire which could cause product damage and electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your p2. Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven e Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately Y mea ss e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipur pose dry chemical or foam type extin guisher Care and cleaning Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Any additions changes
3. e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or areas where food might collect Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty e Use cookware only as it was intended to be used Follow pan instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners USING YOUR RANGE 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 e For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner e Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e
4. lt gt e Whirlpool has a 0 nationwide network of SERVE authorized Whirlpool service companies 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 call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIA See Whirlpool Appllances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIRA See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 26 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 4 if you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Estate appliance 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 To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that
5. FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE OPENING e Gas must flow freely through the small hole in the brass orifice for the burner to light properly This area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boilovers or spillovers ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use e Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames are uneven you may need to clean the bumers To clean burners 1 Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base 2 Remove the burner pan 3 Clean burner cap and pan with warm soapy water and a sponge You can also clean with a nonabrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser Do not clean burner cap or pan in dishwasher or self cleaning oven 4 If the gas tube opening or the orifice located inside the opening has become soiled or clogged use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area 5 If ports are clogged clean witha straight pin Do not enlarge or distort port Do not use a wooden toothpick If adjustment is needed call a qualified technician for service Burner cap Burner pan Contoured Gas tube opening e ignitor Ports Typical surface burner flame at highest setting CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 6 After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports replace the burner cap and pan Burner pan must be replaced over burner base before replacin
6. could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be burned IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed e Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard e Do not use the oven for storage e Do not use aluminum foil to line surface burner well area oven bottom or any other part of the range Use aluminum foil only as recommended in this manual Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop e Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splatter ing or spillovers left on a range could ignite and bum you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature
7. grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Surface burners and cooktop The cooktop and burner box areas are specially designed to make cleaning easier Because the four burners are sealed cleanups are easy and convenient To clean the cooktop wipe with a damp sponge and dry ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not remove the cooktop Doing so could result in product damage Cleaning the contoured well areas The contoured well is a recessed area located around each bumer If spills occur in contoured well section 1 Blot up spill with a paper towel 2 Wipe with a clean damp sponge 3 Dry NOTE When cleaning the cooktop area or around the burner base use care to prevent damage to the ignitor If a cleaning utensil should catch it the ignitor could be damaged or broken If the ignitor is damaged or broken the surface bumer will not light When cleaning the cooktop leave the burner cap in place to protect the ignitor from possible damage CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning the surface burners e The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned Always clean burner caps after a spillover Keeping the burner caps clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame e For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS
8. using the range follow basic precautions Including the following WARNING ff the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion could 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 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 e If 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 General e Install or locate the range only in yellow flame will minimize incomplete accordance with the provided Installation combustion Venting with a hood or an Instructions The range must be installed open window will further minimize expo by a qualified installer The range must sure be properly connected to the proper gas e Do not store things children might want supply and checked for leaks The range above the range Children could be burned must also be property connected to or injured while climbing on it electrical supply and grounded e Do not leave children alone or unattended e Gas fuels and their use in appliances in area where the rang
9. voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action ESTATE Gas Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service 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 B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not appl
10. Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack roasts turkeys guide from bottom Angel and bundt cakes 2nd rack guide most quick breads from bottom yeast breads casse roles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies 2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on first and third rack guides from bottom AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands e Do not place items on the open oven door e Be careful when installing and remov ing large food items from extra roast ing rack position Food will be close to hot surfaces including oven bottom and sides Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury USING YOUR RANGE Extra oven rack position roasting rack When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position place rack on bottom of oven For proper roasting follow these guidelines e The rack must be level e Use adequate amount of liquid meat SS juices or water so food does no
11. asting or cooking items such as casseroles e Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the tem perature setting 5 When baking roasting is done turn the q Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF 12 USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings you can adjust them by following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 20 F 11 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 20 F 11 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob To af p Q ui Il Am Tooth Notches Broiling The broiler drawer is located below the oven door Always broil with the oven door closed 1 Pull the broiler drawer ope
12. dy to serve NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting AWARNING Burn Fire and Explosion Hazard e Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON e f the flame should go out while cooking or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product Cookware tips No one brand of cookware is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed cook ware in good condition
13. e is in use They can cause minor exposures to benzene should never be allowed to sit or stand on formaldehyde carbon monoxide and any part of the range They could be soot primarily from incomplete burned or injured combustion Significant exposure to Do not operate the range if it is damaged these substances could cause cancer or or not working properly reproductive harm Properly adjusted burners with a blue rather than a continued on next page e Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure e Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual e Do not touch surface burners areas near surface bumers or interior surfaces of oven Areas near surface burners and 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 surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other sur faces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window could also become hot enough to cause burns e Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They
14. ersonal property AWARNING e ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For further information see The anti tip brackets on page 15 Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 24 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a Safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date 2 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when
15. finish glass cleaner e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use abrasive or harsh cleans ers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Exterior surfaces other than control panels Sponge and warm soapy water Surface burners grates caps and pans e See pages 16 19 for cleaning instructions Warm soapy water and sponge or non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher grates only continued on next page 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Broiler Steel wool pad and e Clean after each use dr awer pan warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly and grid e After broiler is cool wipe interior with warm clean after damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a each use soapy steel wool pad Oven racks Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water Oven door Paper towel and spray e Make sure oven is cool glass glass cleaner Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water and Wash rinse and dry thoroughly a nonabrasi
16. g bumer cap Do not operate burners without burner pans in place To replace burner cap z make sure cap is properly aligned and Locating tabs leveled Find the recessed locating tabs on the burner cap see illustration and place cap over the white ignitor in the burner base 7 Turn on the burner to determine if it will light If the burner does not light after cleaning contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician Do not service the sealed burner yourself Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock To remove 1 Open the door as far as it will go 2 Remove the screws on each side of the oven door 3 Close the door about of the way 4 Lift the door up and off the hinges CARING FOR YOUR RANGE To replace 1 Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers 2 Hold the door at the sides near the top Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door insert arms evenly as far as they will go 3 If the door is not in line with the oven frame remove it and repeat the above steps 4 Replace the screws on the oven door Removi
17. ll beep when the set time is up 1 Push the Timer button The display will show 0 59 59 minutes 2 To set a time more than 59 minutes push in and release the Hour button The display will show 1 59 The time can now be adjusted down by pushing in and holding the Minute button until the correct time shows in the display To set a time less than 59 minutes push in and hold the Minute button until the correct time shows in the display The Minute Timer will automatically start when the Minute button is released 3 When the set time has passed the display will show 0 00 and the control will beep continuously Push the Clock button to cancel the Minute Timer and return to the clock mode CLOCK GHEE c HOUR TIMER e GREED MINUTE Erea 2 E 11 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting NOTE Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure See Important Safety Instructions on page 4 for more information 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature a Control counterclockwise to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTES e Do not preheat when ro
18. n and tilt the door panel down 2 Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down ribbing and through slots into lower part of the broiler pan See picture 3 Before the broiler is turned on place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels 4 Close broiler drawer Drain slot Rib Front USING YOUR RANGE 5 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 6 When broiling is done turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF NOTE Do not preheat the broiler before using Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible e Start food on higher heat settings then set surface burner control on low to finish cooking e Use the more efficient surface burners in stead of the oven when possible 14 e Turn on the surface bumer only after placing filled pan on the burner grate e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer c
19. ng the oven bottom The panel in the oven bottom can be removed for cleaning AWARNING Burn Hazard Make sure all parts are cool before removing Failure to do so could result in burns To remove 1 Remove oven racks 2 Remove the two hold down screws at the rear of the oven If screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 3 Place fingers in slots in bottom panel and lift rear of panel up and back until lip at the front of panel is clear of front frame of oven cavity 4 Lift bottom up and out 20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE To replace 1 Place oven bottom panel in oven with the back raised about 6 inches or until you can insert the hold down lip at front of panel under the front frame of oven cavity 2 Push back of oven bottom panel down fully into place on metal flanges on rear wall and insert the hold down screws Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight soapy water away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Control panels Sponge and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly soapy water e Do not use steel wool or abrasive OR cleansers They may damage the Paper towel and spray
20. nti tip devices are engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip brackets are engaged e Grasp rear of range and carefully try to tilt forward If anti tip brackets are attached to floor with screws and rear leveling legs are positioned under brackets one for each rear leveling leg range should not tilt forward See Installation Instructions for further details 15 Caring For Your Range in This Section Surface burner grates Removing the oven bottom Surface burners and cooktop Cleaning chart Removing the oven door The oven light Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARNING around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Burn Electrical Shock Fire and Explosion Hazard e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers e Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air e Keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner
21. ooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in oven e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven Oven vent through a vent located in lower part of backguard The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting will result NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners AWARNING Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent could become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics Use potholders to move pans The anti tip brackets The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip brackets properly secured AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with properly installed anti tip brackets supplied with range e If range is moved for cleaning or service check that a
22. or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Whirlpool Service Company or Qualified Agency e Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Oven light switch Oven vent Surface burners and grates Control panel Oven burner not shown Anti tip brackets h Broiler drawer Model and a A number plate behind right side of broiler drawer Control panels Surface burner Right rear Right front markers control knob control knob Left front Left rear Oven temperature control knob control knob control Hour and minute buttons Clock and timer buttons Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners Adjusting the oven temperature Positioning racks and pans control Broiling Energy saving tips The oven vent The anti tip brackets For best air circulation Setting the clock Using the Minute Timer Baking roasting To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface burners Your range is equip
23. ower cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Reset controls if needed Remove blockage to airflow to and around range Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to a temperature setting Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 8 Clean with a straight pin see page 18 Clean with a straight pin see page 18 lf this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for service IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner makes Burner is wet from washing popping noise when on Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning will not turn turning to a setting Cooking results The range is not level Level range See Installation are not what Instructions you expected SOLUTION Let dry The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven was not preheated Preheat oven if called for in recipe as the
24. ped with electric ignitors Push in and turn Electric ignitors automatically light the counterclockwise burners each time they are used Push In the control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LITE position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting The control knob has stops for HI MED and LOW However you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see next page If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges e Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards Cause a boilover USING YOUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LITE e To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables LOW e To keep food warm until rea
25. recipe calls for The recipe has never been Use only tested recipes from a reliable tested or is not from a reliable source source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circu lation around pan when baking Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler drawer There has been a power Reset the clock See page 11 failure Completely close broiler drawer The display is flashing 12 00 25 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service
26. st of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will operate The oven will not operate Burner fails to light Burner flames are uneven 24 The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Range is not properly con nected to gas supply A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked The Oven Temperature Control is not turned to a temperature setting The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Burner ports are clogged Burner ports are clogged Plug the p
27. t get f overdone e Do not try to pull rack out over door Rack will be at the same level as door when door is opened 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 This results in better baking e Place tho pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 11 2 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 10 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock When the range is first plugged in or following a power outage 12 00 will flash in the display 1 Push the Clock button 2 Push in and hold the Hour button until the correct hour appears in the display The numbers will only count forward 3 Push in and hold the Minute button until the correct minutes appear in the display MINUTE Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to 1 hour 59 minutes The control wi
28. ve plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Sponge and warm e Make sure oven is cool soapy water e Remove door and oven bottom for easier access See pages 19 and 20 e Wash rinse and dry well Soapy steel wool pad e Remove door for easier access for heavily soiled areas Rinse well with water OR Commercial oven e Remove door and oven bottom for easier cleaner for heavily access Soiled areas e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Rinse well with clear water e Use in well ventilated room e Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur 22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you press the Oven Light Switch on the backguard AWARNING Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electri cal shock or burns To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 3 Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 23 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the co
29. y 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 distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance Or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance Or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 316000741 4372272 Rev A 1004 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
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