Whirlpool SF365BEY User's Manual
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1. AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons 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 in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier General e Install or locate the range only in accor Gas fuels and their use in appliances can dance with the provided Installation cause minor exposures to benzene Instructions The range must be in formaldehyde carbon monoxide and stalled by a qualified installer The range soot primarily from incomplete combus must be properly connected to the tion Significant exposure to these proper gas supply and checked for substances could cause cancer or leaks The range must also be properly reproductive harm Properly adjusted connected to electrical supply and burners with a blue rather than a yellow2. MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DAYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Service Co IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance 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 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 31 WHIRLPOOL Gas Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defect
3. aa Whitlpdol HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUNU Use AndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Self Cleaning Cycle 20 Caring For Your Range lf You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING GAS RANGE Oo S i ITER SEANS MODEL SF365BEY TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND 7 q KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Ww hieimait 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 will enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli ance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury burns fire which could cau
4. grounded flame will minimize incomplete combus tion Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure continued on next page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it e Do not leave children alone or unat tended 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 e Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly e Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure e Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual LAN e Do not touch surface burners areas near surface bumers or interior surfaces of oven Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door could al
5. 3 Wipe off surface bumers with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad 24 i CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 4 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 5 Before putting the burners back dry them thoroughly by setting them ina warm oven for 30 minutes 6 Replace burners making sure they are properly seated and level Replace screws 7 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 above or call a qualified Typical surface burner flame technician for adjustment at highest setting Cleaning chart 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 Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Control panels Sponge and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly soapy water e Do not use steel wool or abrasive OR cleansers They may damage the finish
6. odors and smoke longer and results in more smoke than e After the oven is cool wipe up any usual residue or ash with a damp cloth or e If the Self Cleaning cycle does not get sponge If any spots remain clean with a the oven as clean as you expected the mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge 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 20 22 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface burner grates and Cleaning chart reflector pans Lift up cooktop Surface burners The oven light Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARNING around your home Cleaning your range Burn Electrical Shock whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to Fire ana Explosion Hazard ki tea keep H looking and operating like new e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers e Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air e Keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates and reflector pans 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 L
7. service technician to check air gas mixture Burner is wet from washing Let dry The Lock Lever is not in the Move Lock Lever all the way to the CLEAN position all the way right to the right The Start Time Dial does not Reset the Start Time Knob to show show the correct time of day the correct time of day Pull knob out or the knob is not all the way all the way out The Stop Time Dial is not set See Step 3 in Setting the controls ahead to the time you want on page 21 for proper setting instruc the self cleaning cycle to stop tions continued on next page 29 SSISTANCE OR SERVICE IF YOU NEED A PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Cooking results The range is not level are not what you expected SOLUTION Level range See Installation Instructions The oven temperature seems too low or too high Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for Preheat oven if called for in recipe 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 pa
8. 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 NOTES Do not force the Lock Lever You could bend or break it The lever is designed to AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard 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 e Do not leave any foil in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface 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 use the oven light during the Self Cleaning cycle Use during the Self Cleaning cycle will shorten the life of the bulb 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 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 Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 hours or more for m
9. 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 rinse and dry thoroughly other than control soapy water e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on panels 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 continued on next page 95 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE Surface burner Warm soapy water grates and and a nonabrasive chrome reflector plastic scrubbing pad pans OR Dishwasher HOW TO CLEAN e In dishwasher wash with other cooking utensils e Dry completely Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface burners Sponge and warm soapy water e Lift up the cooktop See page 24 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 If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort ports Do not use a wooden toothpick Do not clean surface burner in dis
10. store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners AWARNING Burn Hazard Oven vent When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent could become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics Use potholders to move pans The 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 floor bracket Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer before removing Pull 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 Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed slide rail 18 x p 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 brackets properly secured AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with properly installed anti tip brackets supplied with range e If range
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12. WARNING Burn Fire and Explosion Hazard 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 3 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product Cookware tips No one brand of cookware is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs e NOTE For best results and greater fuel efficiency use only flat bottomed cook ware in good condition The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide t
13. d the Stop and Start Time Knobs must be turned to the correct time of day Turn knobs till they pop out PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner fails to The power cord is not Plug the power cord into a live circuit light plugged into a live circuit with with proper voltage See Installation proper voltage Instructions 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 8 Clean with a straight pin see pages 25 and 26 Burner ports are clogged Burner flames Burner ports are clogged are uneven Clean with a straight pin see pages 25 and 26 If this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service techni cian for service Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning will not turn turning to a setting Self Cleaning The Oven Selector and Oven Set both the Oven Selector and Oven cycle will not Temperature Control are not Temperature Control to CLEAN operate set to CLEAN The range clock does not Reset clock to show the correct time show the correct time of day of day See page 11 Air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Whirlpool
14. e suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite AR a B e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan e Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven e Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately LEN 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 exposure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window a
15. een 2 and 4 Time In Hours hours See Setting the controls on page 21 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 S76 F 468 C CLEANING CY normal broling temperature DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature STOP 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 cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning DO NOT hand clean seal NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting can result Hand clean door around edge Hand clean frame 20 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE e Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or ina dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed too much smoking will occur e Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the 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 26 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and
16. g The control knob has stops for Hi MED and LOW However you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see next page If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover USING YOUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking RECOMMENDED USE RECOMMENDED USE 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 To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing LITE 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 A
17. h washer Wam soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water solution Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle 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 e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Wam soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle e See Using The Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 20 22 26 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatu
18. he 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 Follow pan instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information The 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 Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods RACK POSITION Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack roasts turkeys guide from bottom Angel and bu
19. he 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 e Keep reflector pans clean for best heat reflection 15 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 11 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 clockwise to the time you want baking roasting to start 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off NOTE There must be at least a half hour 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 tempera ture you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The Oven Indica tor Light will come on when the start time is reached 6 After baking roasting is done or to cance
20. ift off the surface bumer grates and remove the reflector pans 3 Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace reflector pans and burner grates 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop 1 Remove surface bumer grates and reflector pans 2 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 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 bumer grates Surface burners 1 Lift up the cooktop following the instruc Screws tions above 2 Before cleaning remove screws that hold each of the burners in place The screws prevent the bumers from moving during shipment Remove the shipping screws with a Phillips screwdriver and lift the burners up and out This separates the burners from the mounting bracket under each burner pair
21. is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip devices are engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip brackets are engaged Grasp rear of range and carefully try to tilt forward If anti tip brackets are attached to floor with screws and rear leveling legs are positioned under brackets one for each rear leveling leg range should not tilt forward OR e Remove the storage drawer See page 18 e Make sure the rear leveling legs are positioned under brackets e See Installation Instructions for further details 19 Using The Self Cleaning In This Section How the cycle works Setting the controls Before you start Special tips The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like with the other functions of your range you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section 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 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 We recommend a 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle However you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You EA z can set the cycle anywhere betw
22. is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings you can adjust them by following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the Locking control knob Note the position of the ee notches To raise XS To lower 3 To lower the temperature hold knob WY A N handle firmly and move the tooth a notch Y clockwise Each notch equals about y 20 F 11 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob IDIIN handle firmly and move the tooth a notch SS counterclockwise Each notch equals Notches ooth about 20 F 11 C 5 Tighten the locking screw 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 15 2 Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes before using 3 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 4 Completely close the oven door to ensure proper broiling temperatures 13 USING YOUR RANGE 5 Set the Oven Selector to BROIL Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will automatical
23. l the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF 16 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 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 4 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to the baking roasting tempera ture you want 5 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature 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 two 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 17 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 circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting will result NOTE Never
24. ly light in 50 60 seconds 6 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Tempera ture Control clockwise to OFF Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling e After broiling remove the broiler pan They are designed to drain excess liquid from the oven when you remove the food and grease away from the cooking surface Drippings will bake on the pan if you to help prevent spatter smoke or fire leave it in the heated oven If you broil small quantities you may want to use a small broiler pan They are AWARNING available in the housewares section of p many department stores Fire Hazard e For best broiling results preheat at e Place meat the correct distance from BROIL for 5 minutes Do not preheat with the burner Meat placed too close to the broiler pan in place burner could spatter smoke burn or e Broiling rack position determines how catch fire during broiling the burner cooks your food The lower the e To ensure adequate grease drainage position the more broiler grid area cov do not use cookie sheets or similar ered See Broiling rack position chart on pans for broiling Also covering the page 15 for more information broiler grid with foil is not recom e To sear meat place broiler pan at one of mended Poor drainage of grease could the higher rack positions so that meat is result in fire very near the flame e Small steaks may be broiled in the higher rack positi
25. n 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 Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not completely closed the oven door Completely close oven door 30 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a gt e nationwide network of ous 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 APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp
26. nd wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning e Do not use oven cleaners No commer cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven e 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 tial for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Whirlpool service company or Qualified Agency e Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve near the range before servicing the range READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Oven control panel Oven vent Surface burners grates and reflector pans Surface burner control panel Lock lever ster WS under c
27. ndt cakes 2nd rack guide most quick breads from bottom yeast breads casse roles meats Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd rack muffins cakes guide from bottom 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 15 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands e Do not place items on the open oven door e Be careful when installing and remov ing large food items from extra roasting 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 USING YOUR RANGE fos 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 mus
28. nute 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 11 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting NOTE Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure See Impor tant Safety Instructions on page 4 for more information 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Push in and 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 Temperature Control clockwise to OFF 12 g nn USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though your new oven
29. oderate soil e Use 4 hours for heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 21 4 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position The Clean Indicator Light will come on 5 After the Self Cleaning cycle is started the Lock Indicator Light comes on 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 Lock Indicator Light is on 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is com pleted and the oven reaches normal baking roasting temperatures the Lock 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 The Clean Indicator Light will go off 7 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up 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 Temperature Control to OFF When the Lock 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 Clean the oven before it gets heavily Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes
30. ons e To cook large steaks and other thick cuts of meat well done move them to a lower rack position after searing 14 Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION FROM BOTTOM Fe Rare steaks and fish USING YOUR RANGE Medium and well done steaks and hamburg ers well done foods such as chicken lobster ham slices and pork chops Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible e Start food on higher heat settings then set surface bumer 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 Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of t
31. ooktop Broil burner LS Oven burner we shown Automatic oven li i we ight switch WSS eo o Anti tip brackets Removable storage drawer A _ iil Control panels Left front Left rear control knob control knob Right rear Right front control knob control knob Surface burner markers Clean indicator light Oven Lock i m Oven baie Oven Automatic MEALTIMER indicator indicator k temperature light light selector clock Minute Timer control knob 6 Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners Broiling Positioning racks and pans Broiling tips For best air circulation Energy saving tips Setting the clock Using the automatic MEALTIMER Using the Minute Timer lock sey Baking roasting Adjusting the oven The storage drawer temperature control The anti tip brackets 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 Push in and turn Electric ignitors automatically light the counterclockwise 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 settin
32. res 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 pushing the wire holder to the side and pulling out bulb cover 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder into place Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply NOTE The oven light should not be used during the Self Cleaning cycle Use during the Self Cleaning cycle will shorten the life of the bulb 27 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check
33. s in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not 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
34. se product damage and electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property AWARNING e ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For more information see the The anti tip brackets on page 19 Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 28 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a Safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date 2 Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation
35. so 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 potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire 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 injury e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard e Do not use the oven for storage e Do not use aluminum foil to line reflector pans oven bottom or any other part of the range Use aluminum 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 e Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop e Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splatter ing or spillovers left on a range could ignite and bum you Pan size is espe cially 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 ar
36. t 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 s For best results allow 112 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 10 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock 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 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 Mi
37. the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will operate The oven will not operate 28 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 MEALTIMER 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 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 16 If a delay start or stop is not desire
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