Whirlpool SF378PEW User's Manual
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1. p 30 Oven temperature Surface burner Oven selector control knob marker pp 14 16 pp 14 15 16 18 23 p 9 18 2 Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface burners Your range is 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 sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting The control knob has stops for HI medium and low However you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see next page If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover Push in and turn counterclockwise USING YOUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the contro2. e Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately AS e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipur pose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning e Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant expo sure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide e Do not clean door heat seal It is essen e Any additions changes or conversions tial for a good seal Care should be t
3. AND TURN KNOB clockwise to the time you want baking CEN i CA roasting to start v2 2 oe 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob 3 o 3 clockwise to the time you want the oven ae n ae a ra i to shut off a a NOTE There must be at least a half hour start lime stop time difference between the start and stop times 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 5 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically 6 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 18 USING YOUR RANGE To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 4 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking roasting temperature you want w 5 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Tempera ture Control to OFF AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER clock e Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than t
4. and turn skirt counterclock Skirt wise to move the tooth a notch to the right Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven Position the oven rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 cm away from the broil burner See Broiling rack position chart on page 17 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Completely close the oven door to ensure proper broiling temperatures 15 USING YOUR RANGE 4 Set the Oven Selector to BROIL Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 9 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Tempera ture Control clockwise to OFF oven temp Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling After broiling remove the broiler pan from They are designed to drain excess liquid the oven when you remove the food and grease away from the cooking surface Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave to help prevent spatter smoke or fire it in the heated oven e If you broil small quantities you may want to use a small broiler pan They are AWARNING available in the housewares section of many department stores Fire Hazard e Broiling rack position determines how e Place meat the correct distance from the burner cooks your foo
5. 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 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action WHIRLPOOL Gas Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire floo
6. e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish Paper towel and spray Do not spray cleaner directly on panel glass cleaner Apply cleaner to paper towel Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm e Wash wipe with clean water and dry other than control soapy water thoroughly 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 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Surface burners Warm soapy water and See pages 25 28 for cleaning instructions grates and caps a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher for grates Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Broiler pan and grid clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Do not clean in Self Cleaning oven See note on page 23 Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle 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 ru
7. in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier RANGE SAFETY General e Install or locate the range only in accor interior surfaces of an oven become hot dance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene formaldehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily from incomplete combus tion Significant exposure to these sub stances could cause cancer or reproduc tive harm Properly adjusted burners with a blue rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not leave children alone or unatt ended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not worki
8. lt gt o Whirlp ol HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare Table of Contents complete A Note to You Range Safety Getting to Know Your Range Using Your Range Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Caring for Your Range If You Need Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING GAS RANGE Fae TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MODEL SF378PEW Table of Contents A Note to YOu ones 3 Range Safety 000 cece 4 Getting to Know Your Range 8 Using Your Range an 9 Using the surface burners oe 9 Positioning racks and pans 11 For best air circulation 0 000 12 Setting the clock accses 13 Using the Minute Timer 00 13 Baking roasting cccccececcssseeeeeees 14 Adjusting the oven temperature CONTON soreta tty irene Sas Meanie petiiaates 15 Brong arosai nes satel ciate ory en 15 Broiling tipS niieoee 16 Energy saving tips 0 17 Using the automatic MEALTIMER COCK eiit oarra iaei 18 The oven vent sesessessssssesssrrrrersrsseee 20 The storage drawer 0eeees 20 The anti tip brackets cccecceeeees 21 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 22 How the cycle Works cccceceeeeee eee 22 Before you Start cccccccec
9. spots with a soapy steel wool pad To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF When the Clean Indicator Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Special tips e Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke e After the oven is cool 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 24 e 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 on page 22 Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new AWARNING Explosion Hazard e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers e Do
10. the i oe guides on the range and push the drawer 4 A back into position Range roller O Guide 1 Place the set of rollers on the drawer 4 Drawer roller 20 USING YOUR RANGE The anti tip brackets The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket s properly secured AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with properly installed anti tip bracket s supplied with range e f range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip bracket s is engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip bracket s is engaged e Grasp rear of range and carefully try to tilt forward If anti tip bracket s is attached to floor with screws and rear leveling leg s is positioned under bracket s range should not tilt forward OR e Remove the storage drawer See page 20 e Make sure the rear leveling leg s is positioned under brackets e See Installation Instructions for further details 21 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 range you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this secti
11. turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 4 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTES e Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 5 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the tem perature setting 6 When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Tempera ture Control clockwise to OFF oven temp selector 14 USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven lf 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 these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over g p amp 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the Locking control knob Note the position of the SCIENS Notches notches To raise To lower 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and turn skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the left Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly
12. you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or in a dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed too much smoking will occur The chrome broiler grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle e Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle e 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 page 29 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 e Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you e Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners could produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish NOTES e Do not force the Lock Lever You could bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until it moves freely 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 C
13. TIMER clock is not set correctly The Stop or Start Time Knobs for the automatic MEALTIMER clock are not set at the correct time of day POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Reset controls if needed Remove blockage to airflow to and around range Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting Wait for the start time to be reached Push in and turn the Oven Tempera ture Control to a temperature setting Set the MEALTIMER clock correctly See Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock on page 18 If a delay start or stop is not desired the Stop and Start Time Knobs must be turned to the correct time of day Turn knobs till they pop out continued on next page 31 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage SOLUTION Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions PROBLEM Burner fails to light A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 10 C
14. aken required in order for this appliance to not to rub damage or move the seal satisfactorily meet the application needs Clean only parts recommended in this must be made by a Whirlpool service Use and Care Guide company or Qualified Agency e Do not repair or replace any part of the e Disconnect the electrical supply and the range unless specifically recommended gas supply at the shutoff valve near the in this manual All other servicing should range before servicing the range be referred to a qualified technician READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly page references are included Stop time Start time pp 18 19 23 Clean air eth i indicator light timer p 24 p 18 Oven vent spe Surface burner Surface burners oe ais ca eee 14 16 18 23 pp 9 25 Lock lever pete ae light switch p 30 Anti tip brackets Broil ees p 21 Oven burner not shown Removable p 14 storage drawer p 20 Model and serial number plate behind storage drawer Control panel Left front Left rear Right rear Right front Manual control knob control knob control knob control knob oven light pp 9 28 pp 9 28 pp 9 28 pp 9 28 switch
15. cleaning the cooktop leave the burner cap in place to protect the ignitor from possible damage Ignitor slot well area 26 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning the surface burners e The burner caps should be routinely Burner cap removed and cleaned Always clean eee burner caps after a spillover Keeping the opening burner caps clean prevents improper lt ignition and an uneven flame e For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE OPENING e Gas must flow freely through the ignitor slot for the burner to light properly This ignitor slot area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boilovers and spillovers ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place whenever a Surface burner is in use Ignitor slot should remain clean as long as burner cap is seated properly on burner Occasionally check burner cap to make sure it is level and covers burner completely e 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 Typical surface burner flame at highest setting To clean burners 1 Remove the burner grate 2 Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base 3 Clean burner cap and burner grate with warm soapy water and a sponge You can also clean with a no
16. consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whirl SERVICE 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 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right
17. d The lower the burner Meat placed too close to the the position the more broiler grid area burner could spatter smoke burn or covered See Broiling rack position chart catch fire during broiling on page 17 for more information e To ensure adequate grease drainage e To sear meat place broiler pan at one of do not use cookie sheets or similar pans the higher rack positions so that meat is for broiling Also covering the broiler very near the flame grid with foil is not recommended Poor e Small steaks may be broiled in the higher drainage of grease could result in fire rack positions e To cook large steaks and other thick cuts of meat well done move them to a lower rack position after searing 16 Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION FROM BOTTOM Rare steaks and fish Medium and well done steaks and hamburg ers well done foods such as chicken lobster ham slices and pork chops USING YOUR RANGE Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible e Start food on higher heat s
18. d acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 93 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not 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 distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 36 314446 03 0 4363408 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
19. eeceeeseeeees 22 Setting the controls ceeeessereeeereee 23 Special tips saccsiscciietarcavnisesyorraianetecaans 24 Caring for Your Range c cce 25 Surface burner grates cce 25 Surface burners and cooktop 26 Cleaning Chart cccceeseseeseeeeereeee 28 The OVEN light oo cececeeceeseseeeesseseseeenees 30 If You Need Assistance or Service 31 Warranty ooieoe ieaiaia ainni 36 A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated Whirlpool ranges are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on page 8 for location of plate Dealer Name Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer
20. etting the controls on page 23 for proper setting instructions 32 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Cooking results The range is not level are not what you expected SOLUTION Level range See Installation Instruc tions The oven temperature seems too low or too high Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 15 The oven was not preheated Preheat oven if called for in recipe as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Allow 11 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil When broiling you have not completely closed the oven door Completely close oven door 33 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The
21. ettings then set surface burner control on low to finish cooking e Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in the oven e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 17 USING YOUR RANGE Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock The automatic MEALTIMER clock is de signed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result Before using the MEALTIMER clock make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 13 To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob TO SET CLOCK PUSH
22. l knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LITE e To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting to Stop the clicking of the ignitor e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food warm until ready to serve NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting 10 AWARNING Explosion Hazard e Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results e Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON e If the flame should go out while cook ing or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 4 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire Cookware tips No one brand of cookware is best for all people Knowing so
23. lean with a straight pin see page 27 Burner ports are clogged Burner flames are uneven Burner ports are clogged Clean with a straight pin see page 27 if this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for service Burner flames Air gas mixture is incorrect lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check air gas mixture Burner makes popping noise when on Control knob s will not turn Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Burner is wet from washing Let dry You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning turning to a setting The Oven Selector and Oven Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control are not Temperature Control to CLEAN set to CLEAN The range clock does not show the correct time of day Reset clock to show the correct time of day See page 13 The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position all the way to the right The Start Time Dial does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all the way out Move Lock Lever all the way to the right Reset the Start Time Knob to show the correct time of day Pull knob out ail the way The Stop Time Dial is not set ahead to the time you want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop See Step 3 in S
24. leaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface e The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle Setting the controls 1 Set the Oven Selector to CLEAN Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to CLEAN 2 Make sure the clock and Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 to 4 hours e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 hours or more for moderate soil e Use 4 hours for heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 23 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 4 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position This will start the Self Cleaning cycle If the door is not completely closed or the Lock Lever is not all the way to the right the cycle will not start 5 When the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting temperatures the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved When the oven temperature reaches about 700 F the Clean Indicator Light will go on 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is com pleted and the oven reaches normal baking roasting temperatures the Clean Indicator Light will go off Move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 7 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up
25. lock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day tA 10 Y y AS 3 L Zu g 2 aa 40 q Z 30 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF 13 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting NOTE Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure See Important Safety Instructions on page 5 for more information 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 11 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Push in and
26. mething about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs e NOTE 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 The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or areas where food might collect Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty Use cookware only as it was intended to be used Follow pan instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product USING YOUR RANGE 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 cookt
27. n power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 30 lf 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 page 3 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 The oven will not operate The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Range is not properly con nected to gas supply A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL A delayed start time has been set The Oven Temperature Control is not turned to a temperature setting The automatic MEAL
28. nabrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser Do not clean burner cap or burner grate in dishwasher or a self cleaning oven 4 If the gas tube opening has become soiled or clogged use a cotton swab ora soft cloth to clean the area 5 If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort port Do not use a wooden toothpick If adjustment is needed call a qualified technician for service 27 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 6 After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports replace the burner cap and burner grate To replace burner cap make sure cap is properly aligned and leveled Fit locating pegs into the recess in the underside of the cap The cap must be correctly seated on the burner body for proper operation of the burner Locating pegs 7 Turn on the burner to determine if it will light If the burner does not light after cleaning contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician Do not service the sealed burner yourself Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean 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 OR
29. ng properly Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure e Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual LAN e Do not touch surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven Areas near surface burners and enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other sur faces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent open ing the cooktop and the oven door and window could also become hot enough to cause burns e Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be burned e Use only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire e Keep range vents unobstructed e Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause inj
30. ngs to aid sliding e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Self Cleaning cycle e See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 22 24 29 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The Oven Light will come on when you open the oven door To turn the light on when the oven door is closed push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel Push the switch again to turn off the light AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance or recon nect at the mai
31. not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air e Keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Surface burners and cooktop The cooktop and burner box areas are specially designed to make cleaning easier Because the four burners are sealed clean ups are easy and convenient To clean the cooktop wipe with a damp sponge and dry NOTE Do not remove the cooktop Doing so could result in product damage Cleaning the contoured well areas The contoured well is a recessed area Burner cap located around each burner if spills occur in contoured well section 1 Blot up spills with a paper towel 2 Wipe with a clean damp sponge 3 Dry NOTE When cleaning the cooktop area or around the burner base use care to prevent damage to the ignitor If a cleaning utensil should catch it the ignitor could be damaged or broken if the ignitor is damaged or broken the surface burner will not light When
32. on to keep your oven spotless How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the eee cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does CLEANING CYCLE for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away We recommend 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 on page 23 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 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 OVEN SHUT OFF C DOOR LOCKS normai broiling temperature DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature START 1 STOP 2 Time in Hours Before you start 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 Hand clean frame 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 seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result DO NOT hand clean seal Hand clean door around edge 22 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE e Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan without grid in the oven if
33. op To protect your range e For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be cen tered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION 1st or 2nd rack guide from bottom Frozen pies large roasts turkeys angel food cakes Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd rack guide from bottom 2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies When baking on two racks arrange racks on first and third rack guides from bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 17 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e if rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands e Do not place items on the open oven door e Be careful when installing and remov ing large food i
34. s name address and telephone number Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Dealer Address Our Consumer Assistance Center 1 800 253 1301 number is toll free 24 hours a day Q Range Safety Your safety is important to us hor AWARNING This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special This symbol alerts you to such dangers attention to these symbols and follow any as personal injury burns fire and instructions given Here is a brief explana electrical shock tion of the use of the symbol AWARNING e ALL RANGES CAN TIP NOTE For more e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT information see the e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED The anti tip brackets WITH RANGE on page 21 e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons AWARNING or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion could result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone
35. tems from extra oven rack position Food will be closer to hot surfaces including oven bottom and sides Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury continued on next page 11 USING YOUR RANGE Extra oven rack position roasting rack When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position place rack on bottom of oven For proper roasting follow these guidelines e The rack must be level e Use adequate amount of liquid meat juices or water so food does not get overdone e Do not try to pull rack out over door Rack will be at the same level as door when door is opened Extra oven rack position For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 1142 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 12 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the c
36. ury e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard e Do not use the oven for storage e Do not use aluminum foil to line areas around surface burners oven bottom or any other part of the range Use alumi num foil only as recommended in this manual e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located continued on next page 5 RANGE SAFETY When using the cooktop e Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil overs and spillovers Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range could ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite om a a Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan e Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven
37. wo hours after the end of cooking cycle NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Also foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start 19 USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard The vent is needed for air circula tion Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting will result NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners AWARNING Oven vent Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent could become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics Use pot holders to move pans The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip bracket s Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer before removing Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift the front and pull out to the second stop 2 Let the drawer rest on the floor Place hands toward the back of the drawer and lift it out Replacing the storage drawer behind the rollers on the range as shown at right _ PA 2 Line up the drawer slide rail with
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