Whirlpool TER20WOY User's Manual
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1. Oloo Ol A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features 6 Using Your ange Caring For Your Range f You Need Assistance Or Service 25 Warranty 28 Call TOLL FREE Vit Questions or Comments 1 80 53 1301 STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGI MODE L TER20W0Y A Note To You Thank you for buying an Estate appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering perience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free oj ration we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuzible information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it refully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with 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 nma CAUTION r This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help alert y su to product personal injury burns fire and electrical shock damage scratches dents ic and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Cente number 1 800 253 1301 is TOLL FREE 24 hours a day If you ever have a question conceming your appliani e s operation or if you ne2. aii eee 17 Optional door panel pac see se s seereoosveesses E F To obtain the best cooking results possible you must perate your range properly T ris section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON USING YOUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use the followlng as a gulde For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil Medium hligh To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables Medium low To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting LO To keep food warm until ready to serve Cookware tips There is no one brand of
3. Cleaning chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 4 When terminal is pushed into the receptacie as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer lf a reflector bowl gets discolored some of the utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it 20 Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Be sure both support rods are fully ex tended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cook
4. C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 in ches 7 4 cm away from the broil element See Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven oven temp Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off USING YOUR RANGE Custom broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off e lf you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 162 7 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all brolling temperatures NOTE The oven door must be partly open whenever the oven is bei
5. Use them to become f niliar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Antl tip bracket on wall behind cor trol panel a n ma Oven vent Control panel Plug in surface unit with one plece chrome reflector bow i Model and serial SR number plate WA Broll element Removable storage drawer Bake element Control panel Left front Left rear Clock Minute ven temperature Oven control knob control knob Timer 1antrol knob selector Surface unit Manual oven Surface heating Oven heating Right reer Right front marker light switch indicator light indicator light control knob control knob Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface Units ccccsecosncsesnsseeeses oy 4 Poaltloning racks and pans c cccorsccrreseserer D For best alr circulatlon c cccsecrecssssecoseceess 10 Using aluminum foll for baking scess0 10 Settling the COCK cccscsceccccsesssconscnacsasenszscees 11 Using the Minute Timer Baking roastleg s ccencsescecssssssecsecsesscesesscacess Adjusting the oven temperature control 13 USING YOUR RANGE Ebeling sasini A Broiling Ups ccccsescescsssenensne rset 1s senneseverseoeeesons Energy saving tps The oven vent s s eseseseecosesces 1a n veseseneeenoaaassean 16 The storage drawer c s00 so si onasoseuneeececesoee 16 The anti tip bracket
6. r reset circuit breaker POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown o a circuit breaker has tripped Turn the Oven Selector o BAKE or BROIL Turn the Oven Tempera ire Control to a temperature setting The Oven Selector is not turnej to BAKE or BROIL The Oven Temperature Contrcl is not turned to a temperature setting The oven will not operate Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Plug surface units in all ite way See Replacing on page 19 Push control knobs in le fore turning to a setting A household fuse has blown or 3 circuit breaker has tripped Surface units are not plugged i all the way The control knobs are not bein J set correctly The surface units will not operate Push control knob s iri bafore turning to a setting You are not pushing in before turning Control knob s will not turn continued on nact page 25 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected 26 POSSIBLE CAUSE The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high The oven was not preheated lt 5 the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pans are not the type or sia recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulat
7. If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits e White Kit No 814071 e Almond Kit No 814072 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions 17 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Caring For Your Range in This Section Surface units and reflector bowls 0000 18 CGioaning Chart ccccccscceccsrcensnrver ee iweeorensoseoseoeen Lift up cooktop eseesssesossonnursenesssoessesovcosnsesenansase Te oven TIGHT ceccccecosernereserensee RR Removing the oven door Your range is designed for ease of care Most cleaning can be done with items found around AWARN your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard operating like new Make sure all controls ara OFF and the range is cool before cleanii 3 Failure to do so can result ri burns or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector D E bowls 3 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep tacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl Nay i A 0 VAAN VY AUN 77 0 18 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the refiector bowl See
8. can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the coct top for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242005 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For proper cooking follow these guidelines for specific foods e Angel and bundt cakes yeast breads frozen pies large roasts and turkeys place rack on lowest level e Casseroles muffins most quick breads and meats place rack on second or third level from bottom e Cookies biscuits cakes and non frozen pies place rack on second or third level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see a reliable cookbook AWARN Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven ri k s in desired location before turning 3ven on Be sure the rack s is level e ff rack s must be move c while oven is hot use potholders or cen mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury USING YOUR RANGE SS For best air circulation Hot air mu
9. cooking time Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible USING YOUR RANGE Iam e ET Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer Bake cakes pies or cookies shen oven is warm Best time is after a mez has been cooked in it u Preheat the oven no longer tlan necessary Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven o cook one food try to cook the rest of the mait in it also Do not preheat when broiling oasting or cooking items such as casseiciles Keep reflector bowls clean io best heat reflection USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven oN through a vent under the right rear surface unit ON X You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it X while the oven is on The vent is needed for air D circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result ven NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt ee Sp AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard f you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use pothol
10. cooking utensil that is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs Use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units To check the flatness of a utensil Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it Rotate the ruler in all directions There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler NOTE Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit It can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit e Do not use canners woks and specialty utensils with rounded warped ridged or dented bot toms These could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil and or surface unit Product Damage Hazard if a surface unit stay
11. finish of the knobs e Wash rinse and dry thorcughly DO NOT USE steel wool cr abrasive cleaners They may dama gt the finish Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray gla s cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thorc ughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or hersh cleansers NOTE Do not allow foocls containing acids such as vinegar tomato cr lemon juice to remain on surface Acids ray remove the glossy finish Also wipe up inilk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Sponge and warm soapy water No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will bur off Do not Immerse in water Chrome reflector bowls Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Oven door glass 22 Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad e Wash rinse and dry thorc ughly e Clean frequently Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Steel wool pad and warm e Wash rinse and dry thorc ughly soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thorc ughly Steel wool pad and warm soapy water e Make sure oven is cool Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thorcughly Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad PART Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water S
12. made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterciockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 24 a o IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Cir Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call First we outline possible problems their causes and their solutions However you may stil need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for seivice you will need to provide lt complete descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model nd serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information is needed to respond to you equest properly 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things yo can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It couki save you the cost of a servici call PROBLEM Nothing will operate SOLUTION Plug the power cord inte a live circuit with proper voltage See Iris allation Instruc tions Replace household fuse
13. on around pan when baking The cooking utensils are not tha proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used SOLUTION Level range See Insta lation Instruc tions Adjust the oven temper x ure control See Adjusting the ove 1 temperature control on page 13 Preheat oven if called fcr in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and s 2 8 Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation Use cooking utensils wi H smooth flat bottoms that fit the surf ce units being used IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere In the U S 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 f you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Gol Whirlpoo service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after wa
14. reduce the risk become hot enough to cause of tipping of the appliance the burns During and ter use appliance must be secured by do not touch or let clothing or a properly installed anti tip other flammable materials bracket To check if the bracket contact surface unils areas is installed properly see The near units heating lements or anti tip bracket on page 17 interior surfaces of ven until eCAUTION Do not store things they have had sufficient time to children might want above the cool Other surfaces of the range Children could be range may become hot enough burned or injured while climb to cause burns such as the Se near the vont opening the n Ig e Do not leave children alone or cooktop and the oven door unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any par of the range They could be burned or injured ree nol Shere the range if it is damaged or not workin a properly eens Do not wear loose o hanging garments when using the Briel Tee ae range They could ignite if they N could be burned or touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned injured or a fire could start e 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 bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructe
15. spills due to bumping of he pan When using the oven Always position ovan rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be re moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam es cape before removing or re placing food IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease Care and cleaning Grease is flammable Do not Do not soak removable heating allow grease to collect around elements in water The element cooktop or in vents Wipe spill will be damaged and shock or overs immediately fire could result Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal lt l Care should be taken not to D rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide eDo not repair or replace any Do not use water on grease part of the range unless specifi fires Never pick up a flaming cally recommended in this pan Smother flamin pan on manual All other servicing f range by coverin wit a well should be referred to a quali fitted lid cookie sheet or flat fied technician tray Flaming grease outside of eDisconnect the electrical supply pan can be extinguished with before servicing the range aking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of you range
16. butor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance and Service section of this book After checking Assis tance and Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 3150261 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
17. d e Do not heat unopened contain ers 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 can create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop e Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking nng without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and com ponents underneath them to damage e Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be ex posed and may result in the giting of clothing or potholders orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eCheck to be sure class cook ing utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitabl2 for cook tops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set tings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Turn pan handles i ward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of _ flammable materials and
18. ders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Keep flammable materials away from oven vent Failure to do so can resutt in burns or a fire The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Litt back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed Drawer slide rail The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use How ever tipping can occur if excessive force or weight is applied to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured To verify the anti tip bracket Is engaged e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel e Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details _ USING YOUR RANGE Optional door panel pac
19. ed service feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center for help Wher calling you will need to know vour appliance s complete model number and serial number You car find this information on the m del and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your cor venience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date tom the sales slip and your dealers name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serlal Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date ES Important Safety Instructions IN Nei ie To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to ersons or darr age when using the range follow asic precautior s including the following General Use the range only tor its in _ a tended use as described in this e Read all instructions before manual using the range elnstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instructions It is recommended that the range be installed by a qualified in staller The range must be Do not touch surface units properly connected to electrical areas near units heating ele supply and grounded ments or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating PS 63 elements may be h t even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of n oven e WARNING To
20. g or cooking items such as casseroles Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off TS SS TS USING YQUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when compared to your old oven the new design may give you different results if after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob 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 handie firmly and move the tooth a notch counter clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 4 To ralse the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5
21. n the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock 1 Push In Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Tum clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change If you push in the knob when turning 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 an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing It In turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF NOTE Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 11 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For information on positioning racks see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking roasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roastin
22. ng used to broil Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They p are designed to drain excess liquid and fat AWARNIN G away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire Fire Hazard Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if it is left in the heated oven Place meat the correct distanca from the element Meat placed too close to the element may spatter smoke 2urn or catch fire during broiling To ensure adequate grease d ainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for sroiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recommended F oor drain age of grease may result in irs If foil is Jsed cut slits in foil to corres ond with all openings in broiler grid Greas amp can then drain away and cool in pan a 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 heip you conserve energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids Match the pan to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten
23. oapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking CARING FOR YOUR RANGE HOW TO CLI AN Remove door for easier access See page 21 e Wash rinse and dry wall e Remove door for easier iscess Rinse well with water e Remove door for easier iscess Place newspaper on flocr to protect floor surface Follow directions provide cl with the oven cleaner Rinse well with clear water Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven clean ers to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range damage will occur Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking cc ntainer on tower rack to catch spillovers NOTE Do not use foil or fci liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking ioasting results could occur 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e 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 electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is
24. rranty 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 telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whiripool Appilances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpoo Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 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 Con sumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry 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
25. s rej for a long time the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surta gt unit Prolonged usage of incorrect uteris Is for long periods of time can result in dam age to the surface unit cooktop wiring arid surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on H andl turn control down to continue cooking Home canning information To protect your range Use flat bottomed canners for best results Do not use canners with dented or ridged porce lain enamel ware bottoms They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop e For best results use the largest surface unit Also use a canner which can be centered over the surface unit Large diameter canners if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop e Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Excessive heat build up will damage the cooktop e 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 Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection e To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day USING YOUR RANGE Optional canning kit The large diameter of most ivater bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods f time
26. st circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e Allow 112 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls 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 NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting results Use a reliable kitchen timer to keep track of the cooking time Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom with foil or other liners Poor baking will result AWARNING Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard cea Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements because it will damage them and could result in shock or fire hazard Setting the clock Push in and tur
27. top accidentally falling e Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing the oven doar 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 can result in burns or electrical shock Open the door to the first stop position Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle It Is in To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of yc ur range PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy water Control panel Exterior surfaces other than control panel HOW TO CL AN e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thorcughly Do not soak e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool cr abrasive cleaners They may damaye the
28. will in turn inform us of your action 27 ESTATE Electric Cooking Product Warranty S LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool From Date of Purchase service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooking product 2 Instruct you how to use the cooking product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooking product 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion 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 also apply For details please contact your author ized Whirlpool distri
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