Whirlpool SS385PEE User's Manual
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1. A Note to You cee Important Safety Instructions aa eee 2 Parts and Features 5 Using Your Range 4 6 Using the surface burners 6 Positioning racks and pans 8 For best air circulation 9 The electronic oven control 9 Setting the clock 0 10 Using the electronic Minute Timer n se 10 Baking roasting 12 Adjusting the oven temperature control 13 BrOiling carnin 14 Energy saving tips 16 Using the electronic MEALTIMER control 16 The OVEN VEN cece 20 The storage drawer 20 The anti tip chain 21 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 22 Caring for Your If You Need Assistance or Service eee eee 32 Warranty einni 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODEL SS385PEE TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PART NO 229C4020P030 2 4389869 Rev A www whirlpool com A Note to You The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain y2. See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 14 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 to 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation Adjust flame size to fit cookware Completely close oven door Remove blockage to airflow to and around range Call for service See Step 3 on page 38 33 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 3 If you need service network of authorized lt gt Whirlpool SERVICE Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service Whirlpool has a nationwide 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever
3. tabs in the rear of the oven bottom fit into the slots in the oven back 2 Lower the front of the oven bottom into place and slide the front tab to the right to lock the oven bottom into place NOTE See the Cleaning chart later in this section for information on cleaning the oven bottom 28 Typical surface burner flame at highest setting Unlock Lock continued on next page AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance Doing so can result in death explosion or fire Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away soapy water from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Control panels Sponge and warm e Wash wipe with clean water and dry soapy water thoroughly e Do not use steel wool or abrasive OR cleansers They may damage the finish Paper towel and spray Do not spray cleaner directly on panel glass cleaner Apply cleaner to paper towel NOTE Make sure you have not turned the oven on when cleaning panel If you have push the Off Cancel pad Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm e Wash wipe with clean water and dry other than control soapy water t
4. to the time of day OFF CANCEL 19 AWARNING BAe Ses eos S Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent Failure to do so can result in burns Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located at center rear of the cooktop The vent is needed for air circula tion Do not block the vent by using extra large pans or covers You will get poor baking roasting results NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven Oven vent vent or any of the surface burners You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer before removing Pull II drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out 20 Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening Sf 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 Vs drawer closed Drawer slide rail The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip chain properly secured Anti Tip Chain h AWARNING Tip Over Haza
5. To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 to 30 minutes Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad 2 If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports 3 Before putting the burners back dry them thoroughly by setting them ina warm oven for 30 minutes To replace burners 1 Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice 2 Lower the burner assembly and hook the tabs in the slots in the burner support Burner ports Lighter port Flash tube Burner support Gas valve i orifice Air shutter 27 3 Be sure both tabs are in their slots that the burner sits level and straight and that the flash tube forms a straight line from the ignitor to the burner NOTE Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the burners see the previous page or call a qualified technician for adjustment The oven bottom can be removed to clean large spills but oven bottom must be replaced before using the Self Cleaning cycle NOTE Make sure all parts are cool before removing oven bottom To remove 1 Slide the tab at the center front of the oven bottom to the left 2 Lift the oven bottom up and out To replace 1 Slip the oven bottom into the oven so the
6. Your Range NOTE Let cooktop cool before cleaning 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates and remove the reflector pans 3 Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace reflector pans and burner grates 1 Remove surface burner grates and reflector pans 2 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place 3 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 4 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Replace reflector pans and surface burner grates 26 To remove burners 1 Lift up the cooktop following instructions on the previous page 2 Before cleaning remove and throw away screws that hold each of the burners in place The screws prevent the burners from moving during shipment Remove the shipping screws 3 Grasp burner head and tilt it to the right to release the two tabs from slots in the burner support 4 Lift the end of the burner assembly then pull away from the front of the range to free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice To clean burners 1 Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use
7. earlier in this section 16 To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Press the Cook Time pad 3 Press the increase A pad until the desired baking roasting time shows on the display 4 Press the Bake pad NOTE If this step is not done a tone will sound 5 Press the increase A or decrease Y pad until the desired temperature shows on the display 6 When the oven starts to heat ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the set temperature 5 short beeps will sound NOTES elf you are baking roasting after a Self Cleaning cycle allow oven to cool until LOCK disappears e You can change the temperature setting any time during the Bake cycle by repeating Steps 4 and 5 above 7 Remove food from the oven NOTE Even though oven shuts off automatically the food continues cooking from internal oven heat COOK TIME 17 To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Press the Cook Time pad 3 Press the increase A or decrease Y pad until the desired length of baking roasting time shows on the display 4 Press the Stop Time pad The time displayed will be the time of day plus the cook time For example if the current time of day is 2 00 and the cook time
8. pin see pages 28 and 31 If this fails call an autho rized service technician for service continued on next page PROBLEM Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on The control knob s will not turn Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Cooking results are not what you expected F shows on the display POSSIBLE CAUSE Air gas mixture is incorrect Burner is wet from washing You are not pushing in before turning During a delay start the range clock does not show the correct time of day A delayed start time has been set The door is not shut The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circula tion around pan when baking Flame size does not fit the cookware being used When broiling you have not completely closed the oven door The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked SOLUTION Contact an authorized service technician to check air gas mixture Let dry Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Reset clock to show the correct time of day See page 11 Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control Make sure the oven door is completely closed Level range
9. room tempera ture wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If any spots remain clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual o If the Self Cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted in Before you start earlier in this section The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away Your oven is preset for a 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle However you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls earlier in this section The graph at the right is representative of anormal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock Temperature DOOR LOCKS 875 F 468 C CLEANING CYCLE normal broiling temperature OVEN SHUT OFF DOOR UNLOCKS START 1 2 Time In Hours STOP 25 Caring for
10. stepping leaning or sitting on the doors or drawers e Maintenance Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids e Storage in or on the Range Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units e Top burner flame size should be ad justed so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil For self cleaning ranges e Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and Features Oven vent p 21 Surface burners grates and reflector pans pp 8 27 28 30 Control panel pp 7 10 12 Model and serial number plate Anti tip chain as shown on p 22 Oven burner not shown p 2 Storage drawer p 21 Surface burner Electronic Manual oven markers oven control light switch p 7 p 10 p 32 ee Left rear control knob p 7 Left front Rightrear Right front control control control knob knob knob p 7 p 7 p 7 Using Your Range Your range is equipped with electric ignitors Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used Push in control knob and turn counter clockwise to the LITE position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit To stop the clicking soun
11. with clean water and dry thoroughly e Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after oven cools down see the Using the Self Cleaning Cycle section e See the Using the Self Cleaning Cycle section OR e Make sure oven is cool e Remove oven bottom see Removing the oven bottom earlier in this section e Wash wipe with clean water and dry well OR e Make sure oven is cool e Remove oven bottom see Removing the oven bottom earlier in this section e Rinse well with water Gasket Crystal Cover ring 31 If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our toll free telephone number for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See the A Note to You section This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM Nothing will operate
12. FROM BOTTOM FOOD 4 Rare steaks and fish 3 Medium and well done steaks and hamburg ers well done foods such as chicken lobster ham slices and pork chops 15 Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Turn on the surface burner only after e Plan your meals for the most efficient use placing filled pan on the burner grate of the range by cooking more than one e Oven peeking may cause heat loss food ata time or baking while the oven is longer cooking times and unsatisfactory still hot after cooking a meal baking results Rely on your timer to keep e Keep reflector pans clean for best heat track of the cooking time reflection The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the oven on and off at times you set even AWARN i NG when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for Food Poisoning Hazard foods which do not require a preheated Do not let food sit in oven more than oven such as meats and casseroles Do one hour before or after cooking not use delayed time cooking for cakes Doing so can result in death cookies etc they will not rise properly food poisoning or sickness Before using the electronic MEALTIMER control make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock
13. The oven will not operate Burner fails to light Burner flames are uneven 32 POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Range is not properly connected to gas supply A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly The electronic control has not been set correctly A delayed start time has been set The oven is still hot after a Self Cleaning cycle The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Burner ports are clogged Burner ports are clogged SOLUTION Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Contact an authorized service technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Reset controls if needed Refer to pages 10 through 20 for setting the electronic control Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the controls Wait for oven to cool and LOCK to disappear from the display Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 8 Clean with a straight pin see pages 28 and 31 Clean with a straight
14. V pad until the desired cleaning time shows on the display You can set the cleaning time anywhere between 2 and 4 hours e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 to 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil 23 3 Press the Stop Time pad The time displayed will be the time of day plus the cleaning time For example if the current time of day is 7 00 and the cleaning time is 3 hours the display will show 10 00 4 Press the increase A or decrease V pad to set the desired stop time If you have set a 12 00 stop time and a 3 hour cleaning time the oven will turn on at 9 00 NOTE Press the Cook Time pad for 3 seconds to see the start time When the oven locks LOCK will appear on the display and the door will be locked You cannot open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature When the Self Cleaning cycle is completed CLEAN goes off the display and the oven will start cooling When the oven reaches normal baking roasting temperatures LOCK goes off the display and the door can be opened To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time e Press the Off Cancel pad 24 YAN example for 10 00 stop time before stop time is set example for 12 00 stop time OFF 07 1 oe continued on next page e Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke e After the oven cools to
15. ace burner in dishwasher e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle See Before you start in the Using the Self Cleaning Cycle section e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding continued on next page PART Oven door glass WHAT TO USE Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle OR Sponge and warm soapy water on oven bottom when removed OR Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas on oven bottom The oven light will come on when you open the oven door To turn on the light when the oven door is closed press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel To replace the oven light 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 2 Remove the 3 screws in the bulb cover and lift off cover 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover and screws tighten screws 5 Plug in range or reconnect power NOTE To prolong bulb life leave the oven light off during the Self Cleaning cycle HOW TO CLEAN e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash wipe
16. d after the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired cook setting The control knob has stops for HI MED and LOW However you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan Turn off all controls when not cooking Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire Push in and turn counterclockwise Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges e Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking NOTE Do not cook with the control knob in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LITE e To light the burner After the burner lights turn control knob to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignito
17. d by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle NOTES e Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results e Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt e Do not leave any foil in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface e To prolong bulb life leave the oven light off during the Self Cleaning cycle e The display will show door if the door is not closed and locked when you set a Self Cleaning cycle To start the Self Cleaning cycle now 1 Press the Clean pad The display will show 2 To set the cleaning time press the increase A or decrease V pad until the desired cleaning time shows on the display You can set the cleaning time anywhere between 2 and 4 hours e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 to 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil 3 Once you have set the cleaning time CLEAN and LOCK will appear on the display followed by ON The Self Cleaning cycle will begin automatically within a few seconds To delay the start of Self Cleaning cycle Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock in the Using Your Range section 1 Press the Clean pad The display will show 2 To set the cleaning time press the increase A or decrease
18. displays will go off Serve food immediately and leave the broiler pan outside oven to cool during the meal for easiest cleaning 14 e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter or smoke e If you broil small quantities you may want to use a small broiler pan They are available in the housewares section of many department stores e Do not cover the broiler grid with foil e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling e Place food about 3 inches or more from the broil burner e For best broiling results preheat at HI for 5 minutes Do not preheat with broiler pan in place e Broiling rack position determines how the burner cooks your food The lower the position the more broiler grid area cov ered See Broiling rack position chart at right for more information e To sear meat place broiler pan at one of the higher rack positions e Thin 3 4 inch steaks may be broiled in the higher rack positions e To cook thick 112 inch steaks and other thick cuts of meat well done start cooking on a lower rack position or move them to a lower rack position after searing e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION
19. does not affect Broil or Clean cycles NOTE DO NOT measure the oven tem perature with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading Also the thermometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles Slo Zin O miT r 13 NOTE See Broiling tips later in this section 1 Position the rack s before turning the oven on See the Broiling rack position chart on the next page 2 Press the Broil pad 3 Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes on HI before using 4 Select LO Broil 450 F by pressing the increase A pad once Select HI Broil 550 F by pressing the increase A pad twice NOTES e If you are broiling after a Self Cleaning cycle allow oven to cool until LOCK disappears e If food is cooking too fast or you want to broil slower from the start you can change the temperature setting any time during the Broil cycle Press the Broil pad and select the increase A pad to change the temperature to HI or the decrease V pad to change the temperature to LO e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures 5 After preheating put the broiler pan and food on the rack 6 Completely close the oven door to ensure proper broiling temperatures 7 When broiling is done press the Off Cancel pad The time of day will show on the display and all other
20. ercial oven cleaners in your oven Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the gasket Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle e Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down When sugar is heated to a high temperature in the Self Cleaning cycle the high temperature can cause the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain This can cause staining and etching or pitting Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See the Cleaning chart in the Caring For Your Range section If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top 22 Hand clean frame DO NOT hand clean gasket Hand clean door around edge e Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilate
21. ettings and the command pads that have been pressed e When showing the time of day the display will show the hour and minutes e When you are using the Minute Timer the display will show minutes and seconds for time less than 1 hour and hours and minutes for time over 1 hour pad pad pad e When you are using Cook Time and or Stop Time the display will show hours and minutes Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order A few examples Clock tells the oven you are going to set the clock Off Cancel tells the oven to turn off Increase Decrease pads change time or temperature Press a pad briefly to change time or temperature by a small amount Press and hold a pad to change time or temperature by a larger amount Each command pad except Off Cancel has its own Indicator Light The Indicator Light comes on when you touch the command pad The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly 1 Press the Clock pad 2 Press the increase A or decrease V pad until the correct time of day shows on the display 3 Press the Off Cancel pad NOTES e You cannot change time of day during a Timed Bake or the Self Cleaning cycle e You can see the current time of day while using another function by pressing the Clock pad The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in hours and mi
22. horoughly panels e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool 29 PART WHAT TO USE Surface burner Warm soapy water grates and and a mildly abrasive reflector pans plastic scrubbing pad and or powdered cleanser OR Dishwasher Surface burners Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Broiler pan and grid clean after Steel wool pad and warm soapy water each use Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle 30 HOW TO CLEAN e In dishwasher wash with other cooking utensils e Dry completely e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Lift up the cooktop See Lift up cooktop earlier in this section e Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled For cooked on food e Remove burner from manifold with Phillips screwdriver e Wash with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution e Rinse and dry well e f ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick e Do not clean surf
23. is 3 hours the display will show 5 00 5 Press the increase A or decrease V pad to set the desired stop time If you have set a 7 00 stop time and a 3 hour cook time the oven will turn on at 4 00 NOTE Press the Cook Time pad for 3 seconds to see the start time 18 example for 3 hours Kure LU Sie LILI IAN example for 5 00 stop time before stop time is set example for 7 00 stop time 6 Press the Bake pad NOTE If this step is not done a tone will sound 7 Press the increase A or decrease Y pad until the desired temperature shows on the display 8 At the set start time 4 00 in example on the previous page the oven will turn on automatically When the oven starts to heat ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the set tempera ture a tone will sound The oven will continue to cook for the programmed 3 hours and shut off automatically at 7 00 NOTES elf you are baking roasting after a Self Cleaning cycle allow oven to cool until LOCK disappears e You can change the temperature setting any time during the Bake cycle by repeating Steps 6 and 7 above 9 Remove food from the oven NOTE Even though the oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking from internal oven heat To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Press Off Cancel pad to return the display
24. kup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from any where in the U S A PART NO 229C4020P030 2 4389869 Rev A 2 98 1998 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
25. nutes up to 9 hours 55 minutes The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under 1 hour and hours and minutes for time over 1 hour 1 Press the Timer On Off pad 2 Press the increase A or decrease V pad until the correct time shows on the display The Minute Timer will start automatically within a few seconds after you release the pad 10 CLOCK OFF 07 1 0 i TIMER ON OFF After the countdown is over 3 short tones will sound followed by one tone that sounds every 6 seconds until you press any other command pad To cancel the Minute Timer Press Timer On Off pad for about 4 seconds TIMER until TIMER stops flashing on the display ON OFF The Off Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Timer function When you press the Off Cancel pad the display will show the time of day or if Minute Timer is also being used the time remaining Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not They also tell you when a cycle is completed To shut off repeating end of timer countdown signal 1 Press and hold the Off Cancel pad for 10 seconds 2 A short tone will sound to tell you the signal has been changed Repeat Steps 1 and 2 above to turn the signal back on 11 NOTE Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure See the Important Safety Instructions section for more information 1 Position the rack s
26. our appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Whenever you call to request service for your appliance you need to know your Model Number complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate see diagram Purchase Date in the Parts and Features section Dealer Name Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealers name address and telephone number Dealer Phone _____ gt Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase Proof of purchase will assure you of in warranty service Dealer Address WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions elf you cannot reach your gas s
27. portant for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners Home canning information The larger diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range e For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner center over e surface unit H 1 inch maximum I I I 1 I I i overhang I I r a ka a a d continued on next page 7 e Use flat bottomed canners on all types of cooktops especially ceramic glass Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good contact with the surface e Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time e Alternate use of the surface cooking areas between batches or prepare small batches at a time e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to maintain a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure canner To remove racks 1 Pull rack toward you 2 Tilt up front end 3 Pull rack out To replace racks 1 Place rack on rack guides 2 Tilt up front end 3 Push rack in until it clears the stop 4 Lower front and push rack in the rest of the way General guidelines e Before turning on the oven place oven racks where you need them e Be sure the
28. properly before turning on the oven For further informa tion see Positioning racks and pans earlier in this section 2 Press the Bake pad then press the increase A or decrease V pad once The last oven temperature which was set appears on the display 3 To cook at a different temperature use the Increase Decrease pad s Press the increase A pad to raise the tempera ture or the decrease W pad to lower the temperature Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display 4 When the oven starts to heat ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone will sound NOTES e If you are baking roasting after a Self Cleaning cycle allow oven to cool until LOCK disappears e You can change the temperature setting any time during the Bake cycle by repeating Steps 2 and 3 above 5 When baking preheat the oven Pre heating is not needed when roasting The oven is preheated when you hear 5 short beeps 6 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting 7 When baking roasting is done press the Off Cancel pad The time of day will show OFF on the display and all other displays will go off CANCEL 12 Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faste
29. r HI e To start food cooking e To bring liquid to a boil MED e To maintain a slow boil e To fry poultry or meat e To make pudding sauce or gravy LOW e To keep food warm e To melt chocolate or butter e To stew or steam food e To simmer food NOTE Do not leave empty cookware or cookware which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The cookware could over heat causing damage to the cookware or cooking product Cookware tips No one brand of cookware is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs e For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed cook ware in good condition e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burner through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or areas where food might collect e Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty e Use cookware only as it was intended to be used and follow pan instructions This is very im
30. r or slower than your old oven If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the temperature calibration by following the steps below 1 Press the Bake pad The Bake indicator light will flash 2 Press the increase A pad and set the oven temperature at 550 F 3 Before Bake stops flashing press and hold the Bake pad until the 2 digit display appears 4 Release the Bake pad The display will show the current offset temperature for example 00 if the temperature has not been previously adjusted 5 Set the new offset temperature Press either the increase A or the decrease W pad to raise or lower the temperature in 5 F amounts You can set the temperature as low as 35 F cooler or as high as 35 F hotter A minus sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting to show the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting 6 After making the desired adjustment press the Off Cancel pad to complete the entry of the new offset temperature NOTE All Bake Roast temperatures will now be increased or decreased by the new offset temperature until a new oven temperature is entered For example if 10 F is entered as the new offset tempera ture the temperature will read 350 F but will actually heat to 360 F etc This
31. rack s is level e Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack s must be moved while the oven is hot e For baking roasting with 1 rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven e When baking roasting on 2 racks position racks in oven to allow good circulation of air around all the food e Do not place items on the oven door when it is open e Keep reflector pans clean for best heat reflection e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions For up to date information on canning contact your local US Government Agricul tural Department Extension Office or companies who manufacture home canning products Bakeware tips e When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans place them in the bottom third of the oven You may need to increase the recommended baking times so test for doneness before removing from the oven e When using ovenproof glassware or dark bakeware reduce the oven temperature by 25 F but use the same baking time Because these pans absorb heat producing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts place the rack in the center of the oven Rack placement for specific foods FOOD Frozen pies large roasts turkeys angel food cake RACK POSITION 1st or 2nd rack guide from bottom Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd rack guide from bottom 2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom Cookies bisc
32. rd A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip chain to bracket on rear of range Reconnect the anti tip chain if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Making sure the anti tip chain is installed e Slide range forward about 4 inches e Look for the anti tip chain securely attached to floor or wall e Make sure chain is tight e Slide range back into position To verify the anti tip chain is engaged e Slide range forward about 4 inches and carefully try to tilt forward If anti tip chain is attached to floor or wall correctly range should not tilt forward to the point of tipping e See Installation Instructions for further details Bracket factory location Baseboard Chain Washer and screw Base Plate 2 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like the other functions of your oven you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use electronic control Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle MiNi eee A SY eG Keep children away from oven during Self Cleaning cycle Do not use comm
33. tight e Slide range back into position IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following e WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI TIP DEVICES TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY SLIDE RANGE FORWARD LOOK FOR ANTI TIP CHAIN SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL MAKE SURE CHAIN IS TIGHT AND SLIDE RANGE BACK INTO POSITION e CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured e Proper Installation The range when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician e This range is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug e Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance e Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room e Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or drawers such as
34. uits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling tips later in this section Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 to 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at atime Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans 1 pan Place in the center of the oven rack 2 pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Off cancel pad STOP OFF TIMER CANCEL Electronic display 3 or 4 pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another Increase decrease pads A TIMER STOP COOK J nails TIME TE gEaHR M Timer Clock Stop Cook Clean Broil Bake time time pad pad on off pad pad Display clock e When you first plug in the range the entire display appears followed by a flashing time of day If after you set the clock see Setting the clock on the next page the display flashes your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock e When you are not using the oven the control is an accurate clock e When you are using the oven or Minute Timer the display will show times tem perature s
35. upplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Important Safety Instructions Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured ADANG ER if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured AWAR N l N G if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed AWARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip chain to bracket on rear of range Reconnect the anti tip chain 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 Chain anay SRETAN Making sure the anti tip chain is installed e Slide range forward about 4 inches e Look for the anti tip chain securely attached to floor or wall e Make sure chain is
36. you need a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 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 MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co e WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 34 35 WHIRLPOOL Gas Range Warranty WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an FROM DATE OF authorized Whirlpool service company PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pic
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