Whirlpool TEP325 User's Manual
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1. m Crisp crusts Ovenproof glassware ceramic glass or ceramic m Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C On models without a temperature probe always rely on a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry The internal temperature not appearance is what counts A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance m Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry The tip of the thermometer should not touch fat bone or gristle m After reading the thermometer once push it into the meat Yin 1 25 cm more and read again If the temperature drops cook the meat or poultry longer m Check all meat in two or three places 1 Oven Vent coil element model 1 Oven Vent ceramic glass model The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and should not be blocked or covered Doing so will cause poor air circulation affecting cooking and cleaning results Never set plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent On coil element models the element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm over the element On ceramic glass models Cooktop Polishing Creme can be used to minimize soiling in the vent area See Assistance or Service section to order To Minimize Soiling ceramic glass2. cooking Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to enter a temperature between 300 F and 500 F 2 Press START ENTER BROILING Chart For best results place food 3 in 7 cm or more from the broil element Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual foods and tastes Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom 1 to the top 5 For diagram see the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section COOK RACK TIME FOOD POSITION minutes Side 1 Side 2 Steak 1 in 2 5 cm thick medium rare 4 14 15 7 8 medium 4 15 16 8 9 well done 4 18 19 9 10 Ground meat patties 3 4 in 2 cm thick well done 4 13 14 7 8 Pork chops 1 in 2 5 cm thick 4 20 22 10 11 COOK RACK TIME FOOD POSITION minutes Side 1 Side 2 Ham slice precooked Ya in 1 25 cm thick 4 8 10 4 5 Frankfurters 4 5 7 3 4 Lamb chops 1 in 2 5 cm thick 4 14 17 8 9 Chicken bone in pieces 3 17 20 17 20 boneless breasts 4 11 16 11 16 Fish Fillets 4 1 2 in 4 8 10 4 5 6 1 25 cm thick Steaks 3 4 1 in 4 16 18 8 9 2 2 5 cm thick Place up to 9 patties equally spaced on broiler grid AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day cook for a set length of time and or shut o
3. may affect the finish m Glass cleaner mild liquid cleaner or non abrasive scrubbing pad Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers 16 COOKTOP CONTROLS Do not use steel wool abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner Do not soak knobs When replacing knobs make sure knobs are in the OFF position On some models do not remove seals under knobs m Soap and water or dishwasher Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove CERAMIC GLASS on some models Do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur Always wipe with a clean wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to prevent streaking and staining Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help prevent scratches pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service to order A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service to order The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades Store razor blades out of the reach of children Light to moderate soil m Paper towels or clean damp sponge Clean while the cooktop is still warm You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so Sugary spills jellies candy syrup m Cooktop Scraper Clean while the cooktop is still warm You may want to wear oven mitts whil
4. Bring liquid to a boil 6 8 m Hold a rapid boil Mee Hi Quickly brown or sear food 5 Maintain a slow boil MED Fry or saut foods Cook soups sauces and gravies 2 4 m Stew or steam food MED LO Simmer LO m Keep food warm Melt chocolate or butter REMEMBER When range is in use or during the Self Cleaning cycle the entire cooktop area may become hot The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on It will cycle on and off at all settings to maintain the selected heat level It is normal for the surface of white ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot As the glass cools it will return to its original color Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating For more information see General Cleaning section m Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it m Donot leave a hot lid on the cooktop As the cooktop cools air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed m Clean up sugary spills and soils as soon as hot surface indicator light goes off If not wiped up while warm surface pitting can occur m Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop Aluminum or Cooper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks
5. foil for easier cleaning m Trim excess fat to reduce spattering Slit the remaining fat on the edges to prevent curling 12 m Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices Very thin cuts of fish poultry or meat may not need to be turned m After broiling remove the pan from the oven when removing the food Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven making cleaning more difficult Before broiling position rack according to Broiling Chart It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe Position food on grid in the broiler pan then place it in the center of the oven rack Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature SE To Broil 1 Press CUSTOM BROIL The broil oven indicator light will light up 2 Press START ENTER The On and Heat oven indicator lights will light up The temperature setting can be changed any time before or after pressing START ENTER See Custom Broiling section If broiling while the time is counting down the set broiling temperaure can be seen for 5 seconds by pressing CUSTOM BROIL 3 Press OFF CANCEL when finished Custom Broiling If foods are cooking too fast press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad until 325 F shows on the display 1 Press CUSTOM BROIL to broil foods slower from the start of
6. may not match your model Control Panels 2 3 4 5 6 4 7 1 Electronic Oven Control 4 Surface Heating Indicator Lights 6 Right Rear Burner Control 2 Surface Burner Locator 5 Left Rear Burner Control 7 Right Front Burner Control 3 Left Front Burner Control 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Manual Oven Temperature Control 3 Surface Burner Locator 6 Surface Heating Indicator Light 2 Oven Indicator Light 4 Left Front Burner Control 7 Right Rear Burner Control 5 Left Rear Burner Control 8 Right Front Burner Control Range EE ee 6 Ss os SIN ie 11 2 NS 3 4 5 1 Surface Cooking Area 7 Hot Surface Indicator Light on Parts and Features not shown 2 Anti Tip Bracket some models Oven Vent 3 Door Stop Clip 8 Automatic Oven Light Switch Oven Light on some models 4 Model and Serial Number Plate on some models f behind left side of storage drawer 9 Door Gasket Broiler Pan and Grid 5 Storage Drawer 10 Broil Element not shown 6 Control Panel 11 Bake Element 12 Self Clean Latch on some models COOKTOP USE AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO Push in and turn to setting On some models the surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned on Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI m Start food cooking
7. models 1 Use the Self Cleaning cycle often before the oven becomes too soiled 2 Before Self Cleaning apply Cooktop Polishing Creme on the control panel directly above the vent area On stainless steel models do not allow creme to contact stainless steel 3 Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears 11 OVEN USE Before baking and roasting position racks according to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section When roasting it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe To Bake or Roast 1 Press BAKE The bake oven indicator light will light up 2 Set the temperature optional Press TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to seta temperature other than 350 F in 5 amounts The bake range can be set between 170 F and 500 F When the oven temperature is greater than 170 F no preheat conditioning time will be shown in the display The preheat conditioning time will not change if the temperature is reset before the countdown time ends If baking and roasting while the minute timer is counting down the set temperature can be seen for 5 seconds by pressing BAKE 3 Press START ENTER The oven control automatically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature selected The temperature can be changed after this step START ENTER does not need
8. on the cooktop m Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop It could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely m Do not allow objects that could melt like plastic or aluminum foil to touch any part of the entire cooktop Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area Cookware should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm outside the area 1 Surface Cooking Area 2 Cookware Canner 3 1 2 5 cm Maximum Overhang m Use flat bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency Cookware with rounded warped ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results m Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware While rotating the ruler no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware m Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used m Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them Residue and water can leave deposits when heated m Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results Burner bowls when clean reflect heat back to the cookware They also help catch spills Cookware should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm over the coil element If cookware is uneven or too large it can produce exc
9. or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Phone number You will need to know your complete model number and serial Model nuniber number You can find this information on the model and serial ocer numse number label plate located on your appliance as shown in the Serial number Parts and Features section Purchase date 8522716 2001 Whirlpool Corporation 3 01 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
10. the broiler pan then place it in the center of the oven rack Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature or To Broil 1 Push in and turn oven control knob to BROIL On some models set the oven selector and oven temperature control knob to BROIL The OVEN ON indicator light will turn on RANGE CARE 2 After broiling turn the oven control knob to OFF On some models turn both the oven selector and oven temperature control knob to OFF The OVEN ON indicator light will turn off A To Broil at a Lower Temperature WAR A l N G If food is cooking too fast turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise until the OVEN ON indicator light goes off To broil food slower from the start of cook time set the oven temperature control knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C These temperature settings let the broil elements cycle and slow cooking results BAe in SE ES sl Broiling Chart Burn Hazard For best results place food 3 in 7 cm or more from the broil element Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual foods and tastes Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom 1 to the top 5 For diagram see the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep children away from oven during Self Cleaning cycle COOK z e RACK TIME Failure to
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12. RLY 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 CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the back guard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Proper Installation Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician 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 Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range 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 Storage in or on the Range 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 tho
13. and or time settings can be changed any time after pressing START ENTER by repeating steps 1 6 When the set cook time ends the oven will shut off automatically and End will appear on the display 8 Press OFF CANCEL or open the oven door to clear the MANUAL OVEN CONTROL IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or burner cycling may give incorrect readings The oven provides accurate temperatures however it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven so the temperature calibration can be adjusted It can be changed in Fahrenheit only A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount Use the following chart as a guide ADJUSTMENT F COOKS FOOD 10 F little more 20 F moderately more 30 F much more 10 F little less 20 F moderately less 30 F much less 13 To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration on models with electronic clock timer 1 Press and hold CLOCK until the oven display shows the current calibration for example 00 if not yet adjusted or about 5 seconds 2 Press the up or down arrow pads to increase or to decrease the temperature in 5 F amounts The adjustment can be set between 35 F and 35 F 3 Press CLOCK to enter the new temperature To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration o
14. angel food cakes Bundt cakes most quick breads 2 yeast breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes 2or3 non frozen pies BAKEWARE To cook food evenly hot air must be able to circulate Allow 2 in 5 cm of space around bakeware and oven walls Use the following chart as a guide NUMBEROF POSITION ON RACK PAN S 1 Center of rack 2 Side by side or slightly staggered 3 or4 Opposite corners on each rack Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another The bakeware material affects cooking results Follow manufacturer s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe Use the following chart as a guide BAKEWARE RESULTS Light colored aluminum m Light golden crusts m Even browning RECOMMENDATIONS Use temperature and time recommended in recipe Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or non stick finish m Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C Use suggested baking time For pies breads and casseroles use temperature recommended in recipe Place rack in center of oven Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans m Little or no bottom browning Place in the bottom third of oven May need to increase baking time Stainless steel m Light golden May need to increase baking time crusts m Uneven browning Stoneware Follow manufacturer s instructions
15. ard and does not extend over adjacent surface units Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements Heating elements should never be immersed in water Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean Cooktop With Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burn Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For self cleaning ranges m Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack essential for a good seal Care should be taken not must be moved while oven is hot do not let to rub damage or move the gasket potholder contact hot heating element in oven Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating should be used in or around any part of the oven elements may be hot even though they are dark in m Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual color Interior su
16. ating the above steps To display the time of day when the timer is counting down press CLOCK The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the oven When the control is locked only the CLOCK and TIMER pads will function To Lock Unlock Control Before locking make sure the oven and Timer are off Press and hold START ENTER for 5 seconds A single tone will sound and LOC will appear on the display LOC will also appear whenever any command pad is pressed while the control is locked Repeat to unlock and LOC will disappear from the display IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or burner cycling may give incorrect readings The oven provides accurate temperatures however it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven so the temperature calibration can be adjusted A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount Use the following chart as a guide ADJUSTMENT F COOKS FOOD 5 to 10 F little more 15 to 20 F moderately more 25 to 35 F much more 5 to 10 F 4 little less 15 to 20 F moderately less 25 to 35 F much less To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration 1 Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current calibration for exa
17. e Start oven indicator light will flash Press START ENTER or after 5 minutes the set function will be cancelled The START ENTER pad begins any oven function except the Timer If not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function pad the START indicator light will flash as a reminder On some models START will appear on the display If not pressed within 5 minutes after pressing a function pad the oven display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be cancelled The OFF pad stops any function except the Clock Timer and Control Lock This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a m or p m To Set Before setting make sure the oven and Timer are off 1 Press CLOCK 2 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to set the time of day 3 Press START ENTER or CLOCK The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and 59 minutes and counts down the set time The Timer does not start or stop the oven To Set 1 Press TIMER ee CANCEL The timer oven indicator light will light up 2 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to set the length of time 3 Press START ENTER When the set time ends four 1 second tones will sound 4 Press TIMER ee CANCEL anytime to cancel the timer and or stop reminder tones To cancel the timer during the countdown press TIMER ee CANCEL twice The time can be reset during the countdown by repe
18. e doing so Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears Heavy soil dark streaks specks and discoloration m Cooktop Polishing Creme or non abrasive cleanser Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears Burned on soil m Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel Hold scraper as flat as possible on surface and scrape Repeat for stubborn spots Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel Metal marks from aluminum and copper m Cooktop Polishing Creme Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears The marks will not totally disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable Tiny scratches and abrasions m Cooktop Polishing Creme Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after many cleanings become less noticeable OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR m Glass cleaner and paper towels or non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel CONTROL PANEL Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wo
19. erature at the setting The OVEN ON indicator light s will turn on and off with the elements 3 Push in and turn oven control knob to OFF when finished On some models turn both the oven selector and oven temperature control knob to OFF The OVEN ON indicator light will turn off Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control The lower the temperature the slower the cooking Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures m Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke m For proper draining do not cover the grid with foil The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier cleaning m Trim excess fat to reduce spattering Slit the remaining fat on the edges to prevent curling m Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices Very thin cuts of fish poultry or meat may not need to be turned m After broiling remove the pan from the oven when removing the food Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven making cleaning more difficult Before broiling position rack according to Broiling Chart It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe Position food on grid in
20. ess heat causing the burner bowl to change color For more information see the General Cleaning section Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls make sure they are cool and the control knobs are off To Remove 1 Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle Then lift it just enough to clear the burner bowl 3 Lift out the burner bowl To Replace 1 Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element receptacle 2 Holding the coil element as level as possible carefully push coil element terminal into the receptacle 3 When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle When canning for long periods alternate the use of surface cooking areas elements or surface burners between batches This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool m Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element Canners should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm outside the cooking area m Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas elements or surface burners at the same time m Onceramic glass models only use flat bottomed canners m On coil element models the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended If not installed the life of the coil element will be shortened See Assistance or Service for ordering instructions m For more information contact yo
21. etely cooled down Applying a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has cooled completely could result in the glass breaking The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle To Self Clean Before self cleaning make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin 1 Press AUTO CLEAN 2 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to set a clean time other than 3 hour 30 minutes The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes 3 Press START ENTER The oven door will automatically lock The ON HEAT and DOOR LOCKED oven indicator lights will light up The door will not unlock until the oven cools When the cycle is complete and the oven cools End will appear on the oven display and the oven indicator lights will go off 4 Press OFF CANCEL to clear the oven display To Stop Self Clean any time Press OFF If the oven temperature is too high the door will remain locked It will not unlock until the oven cools IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES on some models Food spills containing acids such as vinegar and tomato should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool These spills
22. f the indicator light s keeps flashing call for service See Assistance or Service section Display shows messages m Is the display showing PF There has been a power failure Clear the display See Display s section On some models reset the clock if needed See Clock section m Is the display showing a letter followed by a number Depending on your model press OFF CANCEL OFF or CANCEL OFF to clear the display See Display s section If it reappears call for service See Assistance or Service section Self Cleaning cycle will not operate m Is the oven door open Close the oven door all the way m Has the function been entered See Self Cleaning Cycle section m On some models has a delay start Self Clean cycle been set See Self Cleaning Cycle section m Has a delay start been set See Timed Cooking section Oven cooking results not what expected m Is the appliance level Level the appliance See the Installation Instructions m Is the proper temperature set Double check the recipe in a reliable cookbook m Is the proper oven temperature calibration set See Oven Temperature Control section m Was the oven preheated See Baking and Roasting section m ls the proper bakeware being used See Bakeware section m Are the racks positioned properly See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section m ls there proper air circulatio
23. ff automatically Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly To Set a Cook Time 1 Press BAKE The bake oven indicator light will light up 2 Set the temperature optional Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to enter a temperature other than the one displayed 3 Press COOK TIME The cook time oven indicator light will light up 4 Press TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to enter the length of time to cook 5 Press START ENTER The display will count down the time When the time ends the oven will shut off automatically and End will appear on the display 6 Press OFF or open the oven door to clear the display To Set a Delayed Cook Time Before setting make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Clock section 1 Press BAKE 2 Set the temperature optional Press the TEMP up or down arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed 3 Press COOK TIME The cook time oven indicator light will light up 4 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to enter the length of time to cook 5 Press START TIME The start time delay oven indicator light will light up 6 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to enter the time of day to start 7 Press START ENTER When the start time is reached the oven will automatically turn on The temperature
24. fications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc m Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Estate Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Accessories U S A To order accessories call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free at 1 800 442 9991 and follow the menu prompts Or visit our website at www whirlpool com and click on Buy Accessories Online Canning Unit Kit coil element models Order Part 242905 Cooktop Polishing Creme ceramic glass models Order Part 4392916 Cooktop Scraper ceramic glass models Order Part 3183488 Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish stainless steel models Order Part 4396095 19 ESTATE RANGE WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For o
25. follow these instructions can result FOOD POSITION minutes in burns Side 1 Side 2 IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to Steak the fumes given off during the Self Cleaning cycle Exposure to 1 in 2 5 cm thick the fumes may result in death to certain birds Always move birds medium rare 4 14 15 7 8 to another closed and well ventilated room medium 4 15 16 8 9 Self clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled Heavy soil well done 4 18 19 9 10 results in longer cleaning and more smoke S A Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to Ground meat patties help get rid of heat odors and smoke ER Do not block th t s during the Self Cleani le Ai wall dene 4 13 14 7 8 o not block the oven vent s uring the Self Cleaning cycle Air must be able to move freely See Oven Vent s section Pork chops Do not clean rub damage or move the oven door gasket The 1 in 2 5 cm thick 4 20 22 10 11 door gasket is essential for a good seal Ham slice precooked Prepare Oven Y2 in 1 25 cm thick 4 8 10 4 5 m Remove the broiler pan grid cookware and bakeware and on some models the temperature probe from the oven Frankfurters 4 5 7 3 4 m Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt damaging the oven Lamb chops 1 in 2 5 Sc thick 4 44 17 8 9 m Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide Ge See General Cleaning section for more information Chicken m Hand clean inside doo
26. iadasdeahcgadzasedeaces 13 MANUAL OVEN CONTROL cccscsessenseestesseeeneeestenseenerseeennees 13 Oven Temperature Control 13 OVEN USE ccccceesstessceneeeseesseeeneeesensenseeeseeeseeneesseseneneeeneeeneenneeeas 14 Baking and Hoaetimg nne 14 Ee ll Le DEE 14 RANGE CARE cscssecsseesseescesseessneneeeneesseeeneeenneseeeseeeneerseeseesnenees 15 Self Cleaning Cycle sccscccseecsceeesecesseeeeeescesseseeesecesseneeeetees 15 General Cleaning ccsccesceecceseessseescesseseseseoesenensoeseseeseensatenes 16 Oven Light EE 17 Oven DOOP nan e a ee eal es eae 17 Storag DAWES ees adeleg eat 18 TROUBLESHOOTING csscsseesseesteseeeseeenseeseeeseeenesseesseeseeneeesoes 18 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ccscsesscsseesseeseeestenstenseeneeeneeennees 19 WARRANTY cctecseeteeeseteeesceenenseeeensnensnseeesseeeeeenenenneseesnenenenees 20 RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean Y be killed iously injured if you don t A DANGER e AWARNING Ce All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how t
27. mple 00 2 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10 F amounts the adjustment can be set between 30 F and 30 F 3 Press START ENTER 10 BEFORE USING Odors are normal when the range is new This happens the first time the oven is used IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room IMPORTANT Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish m Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results m To catch spills place foil on rack below dish Make sure foil is at least 1 in 2 5 cm larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges m When convection cooking do not cover food with aluminum foil IMPORTANT Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish RACKS Position racks before turning the oven on Do not move racks with bakeware on them Make sure racks are level To move a rack pull it out to the stop position raise the front edge then lift out Use the following illustration and chart as a guide FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large roasts turkeys 1or2
28. n around bakeware See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section m Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan Check to make sure batter is level in the pan m ls the proper length of time being used Adjust cooking time m Has the oven door been opened while cooking Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times m Are baked items too brown on the bottom Move rack to higher position in the oven m Are pie crust edges browning early Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only use FSP replacement parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new ESTATE appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest designated service center Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with m Features and speci
29. n models with manual oven control 1 Make sure the oven temperature control knob is in the OFF position Pull oven temperature control knob straight off and turn it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the oven temperature control knob 2 1 Locking Screws 2 Notches 3 Adjust temperature To lower the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn skirt counterclockwise to move the tooth a notch to the left To raise the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the right Each notch equals about 5 F 1 Notches 2 Tooth 3 Skirt 4 Tighten the locking screws and replace knob 14 OVEN USE Before baking and roasting position the racks according to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section When roasting it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe To Bake or Roast 1 Push in and turn the oven control knob to the desired temperature setting The OVEN ON and OVEN HEATING lights will turn on and the set temperature will appear in the display for 5 seconds On some models set the oven selector to BAKE and turn the oven temperature control knob to the desired temperature setting The OVEN ON indicator light will turn on and will turn off once the oven is preheated 2 Place food in oven The bake and roasting elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temp
30. ne year from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool Corporation designated service company FOUR YEAR WARRANTY On ceramic glass ranges and ceramic glass cooktops in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts for the CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktop Whirlpool Corporation warrants that the ceramic glass cooktop will not discolor the cooktop pattern will not wear off the rubber seal between the ceramic glass cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack the ceramic glass cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock and the surface unit elements will not burn out Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance to instruct you how to use your appliance to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or to replace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be re
31. nevenly A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware When used as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL COOK TIME TIMED BAKE l LOCKED BROL 0 e HEAT o CLEAN DOOR o aa mies START SELF CLEANING OVEN START a ENTER A5 sec 1 Oven Indicator Lights 5 Clock Timer Temperature Time 2 Display 6 Start Time Cook Time Auto Clean 3 Off Cancel Custom Broil 4 Start Enter Control Lock Bake The indicator lights are located to the left of below and within the display The indicator lights light up or flash when the oven is in one of the following modes BAKE BROIL HEAT START ON TIMER COOK TIME TIMED cooking on some models and START TIME DELAY cooking on some models When power is first supplied to the appliance PF will appear on the display Press OFF to clear Any other time PF appears a power failure occurred Press OFF and reset the clock if needed When the oven is in use the display shows preheat time or oven temperature setting When the oven is not in use the display shows the time of day When using START TIME COOK TIME the display will show either hours and minutes or minutes and seconds When setting a function if START ENTER is not pressed and after 5 seconds th
32. o reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed 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 A WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details 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 e Slide range forward e Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor e Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket Range Foot 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 a WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 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 under sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating TIPPING OF THE RANGE THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI TIP DEVICES TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPE
33. ol pads gritty wash cloths or some paper towels Damage may occur m Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel OVEN CAVITY Do not use oven cleaners Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools At high temperatures foods react with porcelain and staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result m Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first OVEN AND ROASTING RACKS m Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide If this happens a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide m Steel wool pad BROILER PAN AND GRID Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle m Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad m Solution of cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gallon 3 75 L water Soak for 20 minutes then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad m Oven cleaner Follow product label instructions Porcelain enamel only not chrome m Dishwasher STORAGE DRAWER Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning For more information see Storage Drawer section a Mild detergent The oven light is a standard 40 watt appliance bulb It will come on when the oven door is open It will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle On some models when the oven door is closed press the manual oven light switch to tu
34. paired in the home Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood improper installation acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in the Use amp Care Guide Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States DD Jg Oo Any labor costs during the limited warranty period 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 may vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center 1 800 253 1301 toll free from anywhere in the U S A 3 01 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase
35. r edge and the 1 in 8 8 cm area bone in pieces 3 17 20 17 20 around the inside oven cavity frame being careful not to boneless breasts 4 11 16 11 16 move or bend the gasket This area does not get hot enough during self cleaning to remove soil Do not let water cleaner Fish etc enter slots on door frame Use a damp cloth to clean this Fillets 1 2 in 4 8 10 4 5 area Saree K 4 16 18 3 9 m Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage At high temperatures foods react with porcelain Staining 2 2 5 cm thick Place up to 9 patties equally spaced on broiler grid etching pitting or faint white spots can result This will not affect cooking performance 15 Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer m Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt m Remove all items from the storage drawer How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring loss of gloss hairline cracks and popping sounds The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures burning soil to a powdery ash The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle but the time can be changed Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil Once the oven has completely cooled remove ash with a damp cloth Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has compl
36. rfaces of an oven become hot m Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan enough to cause burns During and after use do and other utensils not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior m Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed m Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven For units with ventilating hood to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter become hot enough to cause burns among these m When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed including benzene formaldehyde carbon monoxide and toluene PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed The locations and appearances of the features shown here
37. rn on and off 1 Manual Oven Light Switch on some models Before replacing make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are off To Replace 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 2 Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove 3 Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket Replace bulb then bulb cover by turning clockwise 5 Plug in range or reconnect power gt For normal range use it is not suggested to remove the oven door However if necessary follow these instructions The oven door is heavy Before Removing 1 Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom corner of the door stop clip o 0 2 Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge slot Take care not to scratch finish 3 Repeat procedure for other door stop clip To Remove 1 Open the oven door Insert door removal pins included with your range into both hinge hangers Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range 17 2 Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins 3 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 4 Pull door straight up then toward you Hinge hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot Do not remove door removal pins until the door is replaced on the range gi To Replace 1 Grasp the door on the sides with
38. s is the Contol Lock set See Contol Lock section Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop m Is the cookware the proper size Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area element or surface burner Cookware should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm outside the cooking area Hot Surface indicator light stays on Does the Hot Surface indicator light stay on after control knob s have been turned off See Cooktop Controls section Cooktop cooking results not what expected m Is the proper cookware being used See Cookware section m Is the control knob set to the proper heat level See Cooktop Controls section m Is the appliance level Level the appliance See the Installation Instructions Oven will not operate m Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Electronic Oven Control section m Has a delay start been set See Timed Cooking section m On some models is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section Oven temperature too high or too low m Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment See Oven Temperature Control section m On some models does the cooling fan run during BAKE BROIL or CLEAN It is normal for the fan to automatically run when the oven is in use These helps cool the electronic control Oven indicator lights flash m Do the oven indicator lights flash See the Oven Indicator Lights section I
39. to be pressed again After the oven is preheated and the countdown time is finished a 1 second tone will sound the ON indicator light will go off and the set temperature will appear on the display 4 Press OFF CANCEL when finished Preheating After START ENTER is pressed the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning PrE and the time countdown will appear on the display When the preheat conditioning time ends a tone will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the display Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as room temperature and peak energy usage times It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ Waiting an additional ten minutes after the preheat conditioning time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking foods with leavening ingredients such as yeast baking powder baking soda and eggs Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food Changing the temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control when cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures m Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke m For proper draining do not cover the grid with foil The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum
40. ugh 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 cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components under neath 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 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 inw
41. ur local U S Government Agricultural Department Extension Office Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance IMPORTANT Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area element or surface burner Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight sides a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to heavy thickness Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results A non stick finish has the same characteristics as its base material For example aluminum cookware with a non stick finish will take on the properties of aluminum Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS Aluminum m Heats quickly and evenly Suitable for all types of cooking Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks Cast iron m Heats slowly and evenly m Good for browning and frying m Maintains heat for slow cooking m Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop Ceramic or m Follow manufacturer s instructions Ceramic glass m Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop m Heats slowly but unevenly m Ideal results on low to medium heat settings Copper m Heats very quickly and evenly Earthenware Follow manufacturer s instructions Use on low heat settings Porcelain m See stainless steel or cast iron enamel on steel or cast iron Stainless steel m Heats quickly but u
42. your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots 3 Tilt top of door toward range Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins 4 Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of the frame hinge slot then push in the bottom of the clip until flanges are flush with the front frame So o 5 Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins Save door removal pins for future use 6 Close the door The storage drawer can be removed Before removing make sure drawer is cool and empty To Remove 1 Pull drawer straight out to the first stop 2 Lift up the back of the drawer and pull out To Replace 1 Fit the ends of the drawer rails into the guides in the cavity 2 Slide the drawer closed 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate m Is the power supply cord unplugged Plug into a grounded outlet m Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit Cooktop will not operate m Is the control knob set correctly Push in knob before turning to a setting m On ceramic glass model
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