Whirlpool SF325PEE User's Manual
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1. USING YOUR RANGE Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack roasts turkeys angel guide from bottom food cakes Bundt cakes most 2nd rack guide quick breads yeast from bottom breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd rack muffins cakes guide from bottom nonfrozen pies NOTE For information on where to place your rack when broiling see Broiling guide later in this section TimeSmart TIPS Using insulated bakeware ovenproof glassware and dark metal pans When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans place them in the bottom third of the oven You may need to in crease the recommended baking times so test for doneness before removing from the oven When using ovenproof glassware or dark bakeware reduce the oven temperature by 25 F but use the same baking time Because these pans absorb heat produc ing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts place the rack in the center of the oven When baking pies and bread you can use the temperature suggested in the recipe USING YOUR RANGE FOR BEST AIR CIRCULATION Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven Where to place pans for even heat to reach all parts of the oven WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE This results in better 1 pan In center of the oven rack baking ii Placedhspansso 2 pans Side by side or slightly staggered 2 77 that one is not directl d Kiss Ar2. Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color 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 heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors For self cleaning ranges Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket 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 9 Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual 9 Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle For units with ventilating hood 9 Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter 9 When flaming
3. TimeSmart Tips Inside Use ECare Standard Cleaning Gas Range A Note to You Range Safety Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range Caring for Your Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION E BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS Whit j BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ee Super Capacity 465 with AccuBake System Making Your World 4 65 Cubic Foot Oven A Litte Easier MODEL SF325PEE PART NO 3196288 Rev C wwwMhirlpoolAppliances com A NOTE TO You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more compli cated WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use save TimeSmart TIPS time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation Look for these tips aae aa o meaa O Look for these Time Smart Tips located maintain your appliance properl aud safely Please siet eps etr Ue le Cete ENTE My ain y pP propery y will help you save time and make the most read it carefully of your new appliance Also complete and mail the Product 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 your appli Model N
4. 9 For the 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 or burner ports Gas must flow freely through the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly You must keep this area free of any soil and protect it from boilovers or spillovers Always keep the burner cap in place whenever a surface burner is in use Let the cooktop cool before cleaning Do not use oven cleaners bleach or rust removers Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air 9 Be careful not to allow moisture to collect in the burner control knob areas Moisture can cause the ignitor switches to fail AWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions Porcelain burner cap Contoured well area Burner Gas tube opening Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If the flames are uneven you may need to clean WH SPT TTT the burner ports 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE SEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP cont To clean the burners 1 Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base 5 After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports replace the burner cap Alignment 2 Clean the burner cap with warm soapy water and a sponge You can also clea
5. iced as 23 Oven TACKS er beets dace edited en ro PAER 23 Sealed surface burners ssssss 24 26 Surface burner grates and caps 22 CONTROL PANEL Burner heat settings eeesseeesesessss 7 Control Knobs isto xi on chin rone 7 22 Surface burner markers eessssssss 6 COOKWARE CAN MING e ines 8 loce nme 8 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Gancellrig 3 cinere eit opta epit as 13 ell qm 12 OMUO NOC NO EE 11 DIS NAY C M 11 MINUS IMIG gem 12 Starting aseo e ore tna entis 13 TOPIC PAGE FEATURES west 6 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER eee 2 OVEN BOO ette Doce iere uve cast pa 28 DOOM 2 cesset titia erui ae adiit tees erdt tuis 26 OVEN LIGHT 5 iosesss o eso ath c En yk n E ana tren rr haer 29 OVEN TEMPERATURE ACUUISUING er 17 SOOTHING ER 14 19 OVEN VENT 3 iivete I TEE POETE EU DU PUE 20 PANS LM nEaN 8 9 PARISIIS A 6 ae tmr M 9 ROASTING EEEE E AA T MICE 8 9 Ra kS ae eA r a TE aE 9 Setting CyCle nii peii ete e RE REL tans 14 do EN ee E 14 16 SAFETY orania 3 5 SS A TEE 32 SURFACE BURNERS AccuSimmer eese nennen nnns 7 Control KNODS ciieni ei uxo arn rrr Prec s 7 22 Control setting guide eeeeeeeessse 7 Power fall te devisee
6. PROPERLY SLIDE RANGE FORWARD LOOK FOR ANTI TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI TIP BRACKET e CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured 9 Proper Installation The range when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician 9 This range is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding plug from this plug 9 Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the appliance 9 Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room 9 Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or drawers such as stepping leaning or sitting on the doors or drawers 9 Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range 9 User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the range
7. burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil 9 Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage 9 Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface units 9 Use Care When Opening Door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food 9 Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury
8. eee 3 or 4 pans In opposite corners on RLL For best results each oven rack Stagger allow 172 2 inches of pans so no pan is directly space around each pan over another and between pans and oven walls For best baking results bake 1 sheet of cookies at a time using rack 3 9 If baking with 2 cookie sheets use racks 2 and 4 Increase baking time if necessary 10 THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Electronic USING YOUR RANGE Lg lt display jaa ON HH H Whirfp ol EAT BAKE BROIL LOCK D Oven selector CUSTOM pa ds BROIL pp 14 19 EES o o Temperature pads pad pp 14 17 19 p 12 FH Clock A timer set light and off pad pads TIMER SET LIGHT TIMER m T MA OFF am lana a pads pads pad p 12 p 12 p 13 p 29 pp 12 13 Display clock When you first plug in the range everything on the display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds then a time of day and PF will appear on the temp erature display Press the off cancel pad to clear PF from the display If after you set the clock see Setting the clock later in this section PF again appears on the display your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock if needed When you are not using the oven the control is an accurate clock When you are using the oven or minute timer the display will show times temperature settings and what command pads have been pressed When showing t
9. foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES This section contains captioned pictures of your range Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in Oven vent Electronic p 20 oven control p 11 Surface burners and grates pp 7 22 26 G pp 7 22 cese oven light switch p 29 Anti tip bracket p 21 Model and serial number plate behind left side l of broiler door Broiler door M S pp 18 23 CONTROL PANEL Surface burner marker shows which burner you are setting Left rear Left front Right front Right rear control knob control knob control knob control knob UsiNG YOUR RANGE To get the best cooking results you should use your range the correct way This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently USING THE SURFACE BURNERS AWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions Your range comes with electric ignitors Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time you turn the control knobs to LIGHT Using the control knobs 9 Push in the control knob and turn it counter clockwise to the LIGHT
10. set correctly Push in the control knobs before turning them OVEN BROILER BURNER PROBLEM The oven does not work The burner fails to light The burner flames lift away from the ports are yellow or are noisy SURFACE BURNERS PROBLEM The burner fails to light The burner flames are uneven The burner flames lift off the ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off The burner makes a popping noise when on 30 CAUSE 9 You have not set the electronic control correctly Refer to the proper instructions The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position See the Installation Instructions The ignitor is broken Contact an authorized service technician to replace it 9 You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions CAUSE You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See page 26 The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See page 26 The burner needs cleaning See pages 25 and 26 The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions The burner is wet from washing Let it dry TROUBLESHOO
11. start enter pad again The preheating time will not change if you reset the temperature before the countdown time ends f you are baking roasting while the minute timer is counting down you can see the set baking roasting temperature for 5 seconds by pressing the bake pad continued on next page 15 USING YOUR RANGE BAKING ROASTING coNr 6 When baking put your food in the oven after the preheat countdown TimeSmart TIPS time ends During baking roasting the Save energy and save money oven burner will turn 1 on and off to keep the 9 Oven peeking can make cooking oven temperature at times longer and affect food quality the setting Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking time Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven by cooking more than one food at a time or baking while the oven is still hot after cooking a meal elt is not necessary to preheat the oven when broiling or roasting unless your recipe recommends doing so T After cooking turn off the oven YOU SEE OFF CANCEL time of day 16 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 If you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below NOTE DO NOT measure the oven temperature
12. the tempera ture the slower the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures USING YOUR RANGE PRESS CUSTOM BROIL PRESS OFF CANCEL YOU SEE BROIL YOU SEE time of day YOU SEE example shows broil at 325 F YOU SEE example shows broil at 400 F YOU SEE 19 USING YOUR RANGE BROILING cont Broiling guide Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom 0 to top 2 see Broiling earlier in this section For best results turn your meat after about 75 of the broiling time Turn chicken pieces after about 1 of the broiling time Very thin cuts such as fish fillets may not need to be turned at all You should rotate the broiler pan back to the front at the same time you turn the foods APPROXIMATE TIME MINUTES PAN POSITION SIDE 1 Steak 1 thick medium rare medium well done Ground Meat Patties 34 thick well done Pork Chops 1 thick Ham Slice 1 2 thick precooked Frankfurters Chicken bone in pieces boneless breasts Fish 2 74 thick fillets Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes THE OVEN VENT Hot air and moisture elle te S A AWARN i N G t Oven ven middle of the backguard The vent lets air circu late properly Be careful not to block the vent or you will get poor nS baking roasting results NOTE Never store Burn Hazard plastic
13. unless specifically recommended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician 9 Maintenance Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Storage in or on the Range Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher 9 Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool Among those areas are the cook top and surfaces facing the cook top 9 Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency Top
14. use a screwdriver 4 Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the lip at the front of the panel is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity 5 Lift the bottom up and out To replace Reverse the steps above 28 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE THE OVEN LIGHT The oven light will come on when you open the oven door To turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed Push the oven light pad LIGHT To replace the oven light 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 4 Replace the light bulb cover by turning it 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of clockwise the oven by turning it counterclockwise 5 Plug in range or reconnect power 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 32 RANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM Nothing works CAUSE The range is not properly connected to the gas supply Contact an authorized service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply See the Installation Instructions You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The control knob is not
15. with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading Also the thermometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles 1 Press and hold the bake pad for 5 seconds The display will show the current offset tempera ture for example 0 if you have not already adjusted the temperature Set the new offset temperature Press the A temp pad to raise the temperature or the W temp pad to lower the temperature in 10 F amounts You can set the temperature change to as low as 30 F or as high as 30 F A minus sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting The minus sign shows the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting Enter the adjustment NOTE The oven control will stay adjusted even after a power failure How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the cooking results you want You can figure out cooking results by the amount of browning moistness and rising times for baked foods PRESS factory setting of 0 YOU SEE example when making oven 10 F cooler YOU SEE time of day ADJUST BY THIS NUMBER TO COOK OF DEGREES FOOD FAHRENHEIT USING YOUR RANGE BROILING The broiler is located below the oven door The 3 B
16. Do not remove them while the door is removed from the range 2 Close the door as far as the door removal pins will let you To replace NOTE The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both sides of the door 1 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat at the bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the front frame slot Position the door with the hinge hanger slots almost parallel to the front frame Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots become fastened to the range Lower the door and rotate it slightly from the front to the back until the slots are fully fastened The hinge hanger will be close to the bottom of the front frame slot Pull door open about halfway and remove the door removal pins Save door removal pins for future use 6 Close the door Oven door until it stops Do not use the door handle to lift the door Rotate the door toward the floor and pull it toward you Remove door removal pin Range Hinge M V hanger H Hinge ew hanger flat C Front frame slot bottom CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN BOTTOM You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning To remove 1 Let oven cool 2 Remove the oven racks 3 Remove the 2 hold down screws at the rear of the oven If the screws are too tight to remove by hand
17. REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants are available to assist you When calling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see the A Note to You section This information will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with 9 Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information 9 Use and maintenance procedures IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recom mend that you only use FSP factory authorized parts 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 9 Accessory and repair parts sales 9 Do it yourself repair help 9 Specialized customer assistance Spanish speak ing hearing impaired limited vision etc e Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whi
18. TING COOKING RESULTS PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven not what you expected temperature control on page 17 to adjust the oven temperature You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in the recipe You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size There is not enough air space around the pan when baking Allow 11 2 to 2 inches of air space on all sides of the pan The flame size does not fit the cookware being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler door The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked Make sure nothing is blocking the middle front of the backguard or the floor right in front of the broiler The range is not level See the Installation Instructions DISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM CAUSE The display is showing There has been a power failure Press the off cancel pad to clear the BET display then reset the clock if needed See page 12 F followed by a Press the off cancel pad to clear the display If an F code appears again number shows on the call for service See If You Need Assistance or Service on page 32 display If none of these items are causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 32 31
19. ad YOU SEE 2 Set the time Press the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows on the display YOU SEE 7E 1 Lei TIME En PRU LI TIME example for 5 30 3 Start the clock YOU SEE RAU OR CLOCK USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER 12 The minute timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in hours and minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes The minute timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under 1 hour You will hear four 1 second tones when the set time is up PRESS TIMER SET PRESS 1 Press the timer set pad YOU SEE 2 Set the time Press the up A or down W pad s until the correct time shows on the display YOU SEE 231071 EUM EMI TIMER example for ten minutes USING YOUR RANGE USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER cont 3 Start the minute timer YOU SEE The minute timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started display counts down When the time is up YOU SEE You will hear four 1 second tones then four 1 second reminder tones every minute until you press the timer off pad NOTE To display the time of day while the minute timer is counting down press the clock pad 4 Turn off the minute timer time of day To cancel the minute timer YOU SEE Press the timer off pad time of day STARTING CANCELING A FUNCTION Afte
20. consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3196288 Rev C 7 97 1997 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
21. d and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well OR 1 Clean heavily soiled areas with a commercial oven cleaner Follow the direc tions that come with the oven cleaner Place newspaper on the floor to protect the floor surface 2 Wipe well with clean water NOTES Use oven cleaners in a well ventilated room 9 Do not let commercial oven cleaners contact the gasket thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range This will cause damage 9 For easier cleaning you can remove the oven door Carefully follow the instructions in the Removing the oven door section 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE SEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP The sealed burner cooktop is specially designed to make cleaning easier Cleaning the cooktop Wipe the cooktop with a damp sponge and dry NOTE Do not remove the cooktop Doing so could result in product Cleaning the contoured well areas The contoured well is an area around each burner 2 Wipe up what s left with a clean damp sponge Dry that is lower than the rest of the cooktop If spills occur in the contoured well section 1 Blot up the spill with a paper towel Edi d 24 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE SEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP coNr Cleaning the surface burners You should routinely remove and clean the burner cap Always clean the burner cap after a spill over Keeping the burner cap clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame
22. efore the broiler is turned on place your food broiler pan and grid roll out for easy access Always on the broiler pan Then broil with the broiler and oven doors closed place the pan on the NOTES broiler bottom Ledge 0 or one of the two ledges 9 Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door and roll the broiler pan when it is open This could damage the door L and grid into the broiler 9 Do not preheat the broiler before using it i Completely close the broiler door during broiling 1 Open the broiler door and roll out the broiler pan and grid 2 Place the broiler pan and grid so grease can drain down into the lower part of the broiler pan 18 BROILING cont 5 Press the custom broil pad 6 Start oven You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start enter pad To change the setting see To custom broil at a lower temperature below After changing the setting you do not have to press the start enter pad again After broiling turn off the oven To custom broil at a lower temperature f food is cooking too fast press the W temp pad until 325 F shows on the small display 9 f you want food to broil slower from the start press the custom broil pad and press the Y temp pad so a temperature between 300 F and 520 F shows on the small display Press the start enter pad Lower temperature settings let the broil burner cycle and slow cooking The lower
23. en cleaning around the model and serial number plate too much scrubbing could remove the numbers 9 Replace the grates Surface burner Clean as soon as they become dirty and when they are cool enough to handle grates and Caps e Wash with a mildly abrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or powdered cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed 22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART cont PART Surface burners Broiler pan and grid Broiler Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN See Sealed surface burners and cooktop later in this section for cleaning instructions Wash the pan and grid with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher 1 Make sure the broiler is cool before cleaning 2 After each use wipe the interior with a warm damp sponge For heavily Soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Wash with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well 9 Follow the directions that come with the cleaner 9 Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down Wash with a sponge or steel wool pa
24. fic information on cleaning your range Before cleaning always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool PART HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs 1 Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel 2 Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm soapy water Rinse and dry them well Do not soak them Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish of the knobs 3 Replace the knobs Make sure all knobs are turned off Control panel Wash the panel with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe the panel with clean water and dry it well Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish OR Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the panel Apply the cleaner to the paper towel Exterior surfaces 9 Remove the grates other than control e wash the surface with a sponge and warm soapy water or paper towel and spray panel glass cleaner Wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 9 Do not use steel wool abrasives or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish 9 If you use soap or detergent solutions wipe thoroughly to prevent filmy residue NOTE Do not let foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice remain on the surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool Be careful wh
25. he time of day the display will show the hour and minutes When you are using the minute timer the display will show minutes and seconds in the following sequence For settings from 1 59 minutes the display will count down each second For settings 1 hour or over the display will count down hours and minutes Using the control lock The control lock lets you shut down the control panel command pads The control lock comes in handy when you want to prevent others from using the oven NOTES You can only use the control lock when the oven is not in use or the control has not been set Set the control lock when cleaning the control panel to prevent yourself from accidentally turning on the oven The control lock will stay on even after a power failure To lock the control panel Press and hold the start enter pad for 5 seconds You will hear a single tone and Loc and LOCK D will appear on the temperature display To unlock the control panel Press and hold the start enter pad for 5 seconds You will hear 3 tones followed by a single rag tone Loc and LOCK D will disappear from the temperature display 11 USING YOUR RANGE SETTING THE CLOCK NOTE If you do not want the clock time displayed press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds To display the clock time again press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds You should not have to reset the time 1 Press the clock p
26. ings and allows the heat to circulate better 9 Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness Insert it so the tip is in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone fat or the bottom of the pan USING YOUR RANGE BAKING ROASTING ccon 5 Press the start enter pad YOU SEE A preheating time will count down on the display EN The oven control automatically sets preheating H times based on the oven temperature you select HEAT BAKE For 245 F and less the preheating time is 4 minutes example for set temperature For 250 F 445 F the preheating time is of 350 F 10 minutes For above 450 F the preheating time is 15 minutes As the preheat countdown ends the selected YOU SEE oven temperature replaces PrE on the display and the time of day reappears You will hear a urn 1 second tone indicating the oven is ready to use a LI The AccuBake system electronically regulates ne ee the preheat time and temperature to maintain a precise temperature range for the best cooking results The preheat and set temperatures may be different at the end of the countdown This is normal NOTES When the oven temperature is greater than 170 F no preheating time will be shown on the display You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start enter pad You do not have to press the
27. mpty cookware or cookware which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The cookware could overheat causing damage to the cookware or cooking product The right rear burner is the AccuSimmer burner and will provide the lowest simmer setting USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS cont In case of a prolonged power failure TimeSmart TIPS You can manually light surface burners Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to Using the right cookware the LIGHT position After the burner lights turn the makes a big difference control knob to the setting you want ot i 9 The pan should have a flat bottom Home canning information straight sides and a well fitting lid The large diameter of most water bath or pressure Choose medium to heavy gauge thick canners combined with high heat settings for long ness cookware periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop The pan material metal or glass affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats When using glass or ceramic cookware check to make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners 9 To avoid tipping make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates To protect your range 9 For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner 9 Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and damage the cooktop Start with hot water This reduces the time the c
28. n it with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser Do not clean the burner cap in a dishwasher or self cleaning oven To replace the burner cap make sure the alignment pins on the cap are properly aligned with the burner base If the gas tube opening has become soiled or clogged use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area 4 If the ports are clogged clean them with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort the port Do not use a wooden toothpick If the burner needs to be adjusted call a qualified technician for service 6 Turn on the burner to see if it will light If the burner does not light after you have cleaned it recheck cap alignment or contact an autho rized service technician Do not service the sealed burner yourself REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range you do not need to remove the door However if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section Insert door removal pin here NOTE If the door removal pins included in the Anti Tip Bracket Package are not available nails or screws may be used Be careful that the length of the nail or screw does not damage the oven by chipping or scratching the porcelain surface Oven door 26 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR conr To remove 1 Open the door about halfway Insert door 3 Rotate the door toward the range Lift up the door removal pins into both hinge hangers
29. ontrol is set on high Reduce the heat setting to the lowest position needed to keep the water boiling 9 Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results 9 Before turning on the oven place oven racks where you need them To move a rack pull it out to the stop raise the front edge and lift it out 9 Be sure the rack s is level 9 Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack s must be moved while the oven is hot When baking roasting with 1 rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven When baking roasting on 2 racks position racks in oven to allow good circulation of air around all the food Do not place items on the oven door when it is open Extra oven rack position roasting rack Use this rack position when roasting food too large to be placed on the first rack position For proper roasting follow these guide lines The rack must be level 9 Use an adequate amount of liquid in the pan meat juices or water so your food does not get overdone 9 To pull the rack over the door you must tilt the rack up at the front If the rack is loaded with food tilting the rack could cause the food to spill To avoid spilling do not try to pull out the rack when removing large amounts of food Extra oven rack position
30. position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Make sure the burner has lit 9 To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the cook setting you want The control knob has 3 cook settings HIGH MED and LOW However you can set the control knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW NOTE All four electric ignitors will click at the same time However the burner with the control knob turned to LIGHT is the one that will ignite Burner heat settings Use the following chart as a guide SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LIGHT To light the burner HIGH 9 To start foods cooking 9 To bring liquids to a boil 9 To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pancakes For gravy pudding and icing To cook large amounts of vegetables To keep food warm until ready to serve TimeSmart TIPS Easy ways to save energy 9 To help shorten your cooking time use the least amount of liquid possible Preheat your pots and pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start your food on a higher heat setting then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking 9 Place a filled pan on the burner grate before turning on the surface burner AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan Turn off all controls when not cooking Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire NOTE Do not leave e
31. r setting a function you must press the The off cancel pad will cancel any function except start enter pad to start the function for the clock timer or control lock When NIME You press the off cancel pad the display CANCEL will show the time of day or if the minute timer is also being used the time remaining 13 USING YOUR RANGE BAKING ROASTING Your oven is designed with the AccuBake tempera ture management system to constantly monitor oven temperature The burner element will cycle as needed to maintain the desired temperature This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in operation IMPORTANT Do not try to light the oven burner during a power failure 1 Place the racks where you need them in the oven For more information see Positioning racks and pans earlier in this section 2 Choose the bake setting YOU SEE 3 Set the temperature optional YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350 F Press the A temp pad to raise the temperature or the W temp pad to lower the temperature in 5 F amounts Use these pads M desired temperature shows on the small example for bake at 375 F 4 When roasting put your food in the oven You do not have to TimeSmart TIPS preheat the oven when roasting unless your Roasting meats and poultry recipe recommends it For even cooking place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan This keeps the meat out of the dripp
32. rlpool service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 32 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence NOTES 33 NOTES 34 This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION iia eret hace et nennen ns 10 ANTI TIP BRACKET eeeseeeeeeenenerr nennen 21 ASSISTANCE M 32 BAKING ZACCUBAKO eoi ees Site ve eov orat denesaat iaaii 14 15 PANS anemii nasasa ERENS ATERRAT ESS 8 9 Ae E 15 FRAGCKS doch ETA E TTT 9 Setting Cycle oc eect cesserit a aai 14 MDS es Saks ont cette Sten EDD 16 BROILING Broiler peeing e 18 Gri saada R 18 Gud See n n 20 om 18 DEMING CY ClO EE 19 CLEANING slg E 23 Broiler pan and grid 23 Control knobs sseesssseeeeeemeneernnn 22 Control panel essen 22 Exterior surfaces ssssseesssseeeeene 22 OVEN A oru RU rennes 23 Oven door glass
33. s paper or es other items that could Use pot holders when touching items left melt or burn near the near oven vent I 0 9 x oven vent or any of the surface burners Failure to do so can result in burns 20 USING YOUR RANGE THE ANTI TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly Anti Tip Bracket A Range Foot AWARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed 9 Slide range forward 9 Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor 9 Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket 21 CARING FOR VOUR RANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily 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 working like new AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance Doing so can result in death explosion or fire CLEANING CHART Use this chart to get speci
34. s sce caustic eot Ee rice cec nen dee tec 8 Surface burner markers 0ccecceeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeees 6 Htec T TIPS Bakeware woos ceeccccecccccecececuecesueeeseeeueeseueeesueeeeeeneeueues 9 IG OOK WANG zone I 8 soto EET 14 Saving energy ceci rete terr Decree 7 16 TROUBLESHOOTING cccecesessseeeeeeereeseeeeees 30 31 WARRANTY enses nennen nennen 36 35 WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL Gas RANGE LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or WARRANTY workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool FROM DATE OF PURCHASE service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
35. s you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t ADANG ER follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t AWARN l IN G follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed AWARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Anti Tip Bracket i Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed Slide range forward x 9 Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket Range Foot continued on next page RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following e WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI TIP DEVICES TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED
36. umber ance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate see the diagram Purchase Date in the Parts and Features section Also record the Dealer Name other information shown in the next column Serial Number Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free i 800 253 1301 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions f 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 Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alert
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