Whirlpool RS310PXE User's Manual
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1. Home Appliances HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare Table of Contents complete A Note to You Important Safety Instructions Parts and Features Using Your Range Caring for Your Range If You Need Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC SLIDE IN RANGE MODEL RS310PXE PART NO 229C4020P024 1 4389865 Table of Contents Page Page A Note to YOu eenen 2 Brolin TPS serana naa 15 Important Safety Instructions 3 5 Energy Saving tips s es 16 Parts and Features cceeeeee 6 The OVEN vent eeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeeeees 16 Using Your Range e 7 The storage drawer seee 17 Using the surface units eee 7 The anti tip bracket essiens 17 Positioning racks and pans s 9 Caring for Your Range 0 08 18 For best air circulation 0 eee 10 Surface units and reflector bowls 18 Using aluminum foil for baking 10 Lift Up COOKTOP eeeeeeeeeeeeetteeeeeeeee 20 Setting the clock 11 Removing the oven door 21 Using the Minute Timer 11 Cleaning chart 22 Baking roasting ccceseeeeteeeeneeees 12 The oven light ccceeeeeeeteeeeesteeeeees 24 Adjusting the oven If You Need Assistance or Service 25 temperature Control 0 eee 13 Warranty oaaae 28 BrOlling ennienni 14 A Note to You Thank you for buying a2. 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casse roles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 5 When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Selector to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 12 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 after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the temperature calibration by following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firm
3. into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped You have not turned the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL You have not turned the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped You have not plugged in surface units all the way You are not setting the control knobs correctly You are not pushing in before turning Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn control knobs to OFF and plug in surface units all the way See Replacing on page 19 Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Push control knob s in before turning to a setting continued on next page 25 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking results are not what you expected 26 The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not prope
4. WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable infor mation about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us to notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 or request service for your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name 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 1 800 253 1301 Important Safety Instructions Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here
5. foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking roasting results could occur 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light To turn the light on press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel To replace the oven light z 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 3 Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 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 Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed descrip tion 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 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 The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn The unit is not wired
6. is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire electrical shock or other injuries To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following AWARNING General e Read all instructions before using the range e nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly eDo not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start eUse the range only for its intended use as described in this manual eDo not touch surface units areas e WARNING To reduce the risk near units heating elements or of tipping the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is installed properly see The anti tip bracket on page 17 eCAUTION 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 unattended 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 interior surface
7. to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil Medium high To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes Medium opposite OFF e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food cooking after starting itona higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve Cookware tips e Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which damages the cookware and or surface unit You can however use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pan
8. ack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm ama am HANSEL E EAA larger all around than the dish holding Pr the food f NEEF e Do not cover the entire rack with alumi v7 lina alimlar l ma num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners It could affect the quality of your baking 7 10 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock 1 Press the Clock pad 2 Press the Increase or Decrease pad until the correct time is displayed Using the Minute Timer 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 24 hours You can use the Minute Timer during any cooking function 1 Press the Timer On Off pad 2 Press the Increase or Decrease pad until the desired time in hours and minutes is displayed At end of timer countdown A series of beeps will sound Press the Timer On Off pad to cancel the beeps To cancel the Minute Timer When TIMER is on the display press the Timer On Off pad The display will show 00 and Set for 5 seconds and then the time of day will show on the display USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven For further informa tion see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE
9. ctor bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored some of your utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support locks into place 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support back to unlock it Lower the cooktop into place 20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven NOTE Make sure the oven is cool before removing oven door 1 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in NOTE Be careful not to place hands between the spring hinge and the oven frame as the spring hinge could snap back and pinch your fingers or damage the porcelain on the front of the range Cover the hinges with toweling or empty paper towel rolls while working in the oven area 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the end
10. is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection e To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans To remove racks 1 Pull rack toward you 2 Tilt up front end 3 Pull rack out To replace racks 1 Place rack on rack guides 2 Tilt up front end 3 Push rack in until it clears the stop 4 Lower front and push rack in the rest of the way General guidelines e Before turning on the oven place oven racks where you need them e Be sure the rack s is level e Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack s must be moved while the oven is hot e For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven e When baking roasting on two racks arrange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom e Do not place items on the oven door when it is open Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION Lowest level or 2nd level from bottom Frozen pies large roasts turkeys angel food cakes 2nd level from bottom Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies 2nd or 3rd level from bottom NOTE For rec
11. ly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Locking screws To raise To lower a Notches Tooth 13 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 cm away from the broil element See Broiling rack position chart on page 15 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn the Oven Selector to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off Custom broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling tem peratures The Oven Selector
12. mmerse in water Chrome reflector bowls a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad 22 Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Clean frequently e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Broiler pan Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly and grid clean warm soapy water after each use Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water Oven door Paper towel and spray e Make sure oven is cool glass glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water and e Wash wipe with clean water and dry a nonabrasive plastic thoroughly scrubbing pad Oven cavity Steel wool pad and e Make sure oven is cool warm soapy water e Remove door for easier access See page 21 OR e Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water Commercial oven e Remove door for easier access cleaners e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Wipe well with clean water e Use in well ventilated room e Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur Heavy duty aluminum e Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly foil or shallow pan larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch spillovers NOTE Do not use
13. must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 14 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks 2 thick or less Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish Not used for broiling Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e Do not cover the broiler grid with foil e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling e Place food about 3 or more from the broil element e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven 15 USING YOUR RANGE Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Match the pan
14. n door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease eGrease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately oN eDo not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result eDo not clean door heat seal It is essential 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 Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be re ferred to a qualified technician e Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range 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 To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly page references are included Anti tip bracket not shown Plug in surface p 17 unit with one piece aS SS chrome
15. oktop eMake sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls could sub ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage e Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Im proper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electric shock or fire Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heat ing element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of cloth ing or pot holders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency eCheck to be sure glass cookware is safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ce ramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed cookware are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in tempera ture IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eNever leave surface units unat tended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite J e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan When using the oven e Always position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be removed while oven is hot do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele ments in oven eUse care when opening ove
16. ommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 15 Bakeware tips e When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans place them in the bottom third of the oven You may need to increase the recommended baking times so test for doneness before removing from the oven e For most baking reduce the oven temperature by 25 F but use the same baking time when using ovenproof glass ware or dark pans These pans absorb heat producing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts When baking pies and bread you can use the temperature called for in the recipe USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 11 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a 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 Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the r
17. r air circulation around pan when baking The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven tempera ture control on page 13 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Alter recipe as needed Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size Allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recom mend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of service authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty se
18. r of range and carefully try to tilt Bracket forward If anti tip bracket is attached to factory floor or wall correctly range should not tilt location forward e See Installation Instructions for further Chain details Washer and screw 17 Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new NOTE Let range cool before cleaning Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions 18 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 4 When terminal is pushed into the recep tacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle NOTE Refle
19. reflector ESS bowl Sy lt pp 7 22 Control panel Oven vent p 16 pp 7 11 12 13 14 22 Broil element not shown pp 14 15 Model and serial ane number plate Bake p 2 element p 12 Storage drawer p 17 Control panel Surface unit Manual oven Oven selector Clock Minute Oven temperature markers light switch pp 12 14 22 Timer p 11 control knob pp 12 p 7 p 24 13 14 22 Left front Left rear Right rear Right front control knob control knob control knob control knob p 7 p 7 p 7 p 7 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 units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them any where between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death fire or burns 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
20. rom state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 229C4020P024 1 4389865 396 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
21. rvice 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 tele phone directory Yellow Pages under Whirl APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 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 Program 20 Nor
22. s of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units 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 units areas near units heating elements or interior sur faces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other sur faces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the continued on next page 3 cooktop and the oven door could also become hot enough to Cause burns Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned eUse only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire eKeep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could Cause injury eUse only cookware approved for oven use Follow cookware manufacturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic cookware IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the co
23. s of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly If hinges snap back against the oven frame pull them back out 21 Cleaning chart CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 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 soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm other than control soapy water panels e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away 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 of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not i
24. s that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan NOTES e Use the correct cookware to prevent damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas e If the cookware is too small for the surface unit or the bottom is not flat the surface unit could stay glowing red for an extended length of time causing damage to the unit e If you start cooking on high it is impor tant to turn the control down to a lower setting to complete cooking e The surface unit could overheat or be damaged if a pot has boiled dry or has been left empty on a hot surface unit Home canning information The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results e Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than 1 inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop e Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop USING YOUR RANGE e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control
25. th Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 27 WHIRLPOOL m Electric Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an FROM DATE OF authorized Whirlpool service company PURCHASE LIMITED WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for control knobs FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT SECOND YEAR THROUGH LIFE OF PRODUCT FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 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 Any labor costs during limited warranty F 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 exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary f
26. to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or grease 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 unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in the oven e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection The oven vent AWARNING KRUT eee Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent Failure to do so can result in burns Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent by using ex
27. tra large pans or covers You will get poor baking roasting results NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt 16 Oven vent ee _ ONG USING YOUR RANGE The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer before removing Pull 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 Drawer slide rail The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured AWARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to floor or wall Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to follow the above can result in death burns or other injury To verify the anti tip bracket Bracket is engaged optional __ location e Grasp rea
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