Whirlpool RJE-960P User's Manual
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1. Baking On the second or third rack guide from the top _ 0 food is in the center of the oven Broiling So food is about the distance from the broil element suggested in the broiling timetable under Using the Oven Controls Roasting LARGE cuts On the bottom rack guides of meat Roasting SMALLER So food is in the center of the oven cuts of meat When baking always leave at least 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space between the sides of a pan and other pans and the oven wall for air circulation For best results get additional information on placing pans cookie sheets and other utensils from the Cooking Guide Using the oven lights Both the Upper and Lower Oven Lights will come on when the Lower Oven Door is opened To turn on the oven lights without opening the door push the Oven Light Switch Push it again to turn the lights off To replace the upper oven light bulb l Turn off the electric power at the main power supply 2 Remove the light bulb from the socket 3 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb designed to stand up to oven heat available at most grocery variety and hardware stores Gasket To replace the oven light remove glass cover and gasket remove screws To replace top light remove three outer screws Oven vents through right rear surface unit To replace the lower oven light bulb The lower oven light bulb has2. Your TECH CARE service representative is specially trained in the expert repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances He can help you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL appliance So why not take the time now to look up his telephone number and jot it down in the space provided on the cover 3 Ifyou have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or write Mr Stephen E Upton Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 9022 f you must call or write please provide your name address telephone number type of appliance brand model serial number date of purchase the dealer s name and a complete description of the prob lem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 19 FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever yoy need a replacement part foryour Whirpoot appliance FSP replacement parts will ft ight and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool apptiance Whirlpoo 00k Bentan Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Built in Ovens and Surtace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compac
3. Calling tor Service Hs 0 ieee wi sche ance wie OE S 18 2 You Need SORVICS 40 59 pw once twicns eae df E ied and aed octane 19 3 cI YOu Fave a Pro Olen coes hob Su tobe oe Sec ewe et 19 Tmk Before using your range IMPORTANT This is the only fine print you ll find in this booklet Please read it to be sure you use your range as it was meant to be used We build appliances to last but we can t control how they are used Before using it you are personally responsible for making sure that it is properly installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in a well ventilated room is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electric supply and grounding is used only for jobs expected of home ranges is out of the weather is properly maintained is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used PUSH IN and turn until the setting shows in the window To bake turn the Oven Selector Knob to BAKE Using the surface unit controls The Surface Unit Control Knobs must be pushed in before turning them This helps avoid turning them on accidentally when wiping off the Control Panel And it helps keep small children from turning them on You must push in on them then turn until the setting you want shows in the window The four Surface Unit Controls and Signal Lights are arranged in the same order as the Surface Units For example to turn on the rig
4. Cleaning Oven finish upper oven e The special finish is designed to gradually reduce oven soil during normai baking or roasting It is not designed to keep your oven apotiess oniy nresentably clean e cou brei often you may see oven soil e The door is cooler than oven walls Soil will be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven See pagel0 Your Continuous e T tae AaS i ORY i E MWg VEN if the Self Cleaning Cycle will not operate lower oven a Are the Oven Selector Knob and the Oven Temperature Control Knob set to CLEAN e Does the Start Time Knob show the correct time of day e ls the Stop Time Knob set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to ston s the Lock Lever all the way to the right The Clean Light will come Qili l cooking results aren t what you expect s ihe range level e Are vou using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e if baking have vou allowed 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation 6 Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 6 Resetting Your Oven Temperature Control Knob Have vou preneated the oven as the recipe calls for Are the pans the size called for in the recipe Are vou following a tested recipe from a reliable source the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms jo the cooking utensils fit the surface unit being used Sve the Cooking Guide for more information on cooking prob lems and how to so
5. Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Follow directions with cleaner Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Self Cleaning Oven cycle e Wash rinse and dry Use steel wool pads for stubborn areas Place in lower oven during Self Cleaning Oven cycle Warm soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad Self Cleaning Oven cycle Wash rinse and dry well Do not use harsh abrasives Place in lower oven during Self Cleaning Oven cycle Warm soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad Commercial glass cleaner e Make certain oven is cool Wash rinse and dry well with soft cloth Follow directions provided with cleaner Warm soapy water or soapy scrubbing pad Heavy duty aluminum foil available at grocery stores or order Part No 241430 from Clean stubborn spots or stains Rinse well with clean water Place strip of aluminum foil on bottom of oven to catch spillovers your Whirlpool dealer or your Do not use commercial oven cleaners TECH CARE service representative Most fat spatters on the Continuous Cleaning porcelain enamel interior surface gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during normal baking or roasting Operations Upper oven door liner Self Cleaning Oven lower oven Warm soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad For areas outside Self Cleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy s
6. Upper or Lower Oven Selector to TIMED and set the corresponding Oven Temperature Control Knob for the temperature you want Then leave The oven will start at 2 00 bake for four hours at the selected temperature and shut off at 6 00 Tmk To start and stop your oven automatically VAM ARERR 1 Be sure the clock is set tothe 2 Place the food in the oven right time of day The start and stop time hands will also show the correct time 3 Push in and turn the Start 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to time you want the oven to start stop sen OAD 5 Turn the Oven Temperature 6 Set the Oven Selector to Control Knob to the temper TIMED ature you want to use to cook the food When cooking is finished turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knobs to OFF If you want to stop the oven before it stops automatically turn the Temperature and Selector Knobs to OFF Remove food from the oven You don t have to do anything with the Stop Time Knob When you want the oven to start now but stop automatically 1 Be sure the clock and the start and stop time hands show the right time of day Put the food in the oven 3 Pushin and turn the Stop Time Knob to the time you want the oven to stop cooking 4 Turn either Oven Selector to TIMED and the corresponding Oven Temperature Contr
7. lightly soiled oven two hours ahead may be enough For heavy soil three hours ahead may be about right If some soil does not get removed during the cleaning cycle see Special Tips later in this section 5 Lock the oven door by moving the Lock Lever all the way to the right When it is all the way over the Clean Light will come on If the Clean Light doesn t come on the lever isn t all the way over and the cleaning cycle won t Start When the clean light comes on the oven starts the cleaning cycle About 20 minutes later the Lock Light will come on It will stay on during the cleaning cycle The door cannot be unlocked while the Lock Light is on 6 The oven will shut off when the preset stop time is reached but the oven door will stay locked until the oven has cooled When the Lock Light turns off turn the Oven Selector Knob and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF This turns off the Clean Light Now move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force the Lock Lever If it doesn t want to move easily wait until it does With the Lock Lever all the way to the left the oven door can be opened How the Self Cleaning cycle works Ly a m e i 7 When the oven has cooled off all the way wipe out any residue or ashes from the bottom e When oven controls are set to CLEAN the oven gets much hotter than it does for cooking This high heat causes soil on the inside oven walls to bu
8. lt gt Whirlpool 30 INCH FREE STANDING EYE LEVEL ELECTRIC RANGE Models RJE 960P and RJE 963PP USE AND CARE GUIDE Top Light Oven Vent Plug in Hood Knockout Surface Units Upper Oven N Porcelain Enamel Z Reflector Bowls with Model and Serial ae Chrome Trim Number Plate Lock Lever Automatic Oven Light Switch Broil Element Removable Oven Rack Storage Drawer Guides Oven Door Bake Element Fiberglass Heat Seal Copy Your Model and Serial Number Here Ifyou have questions or need to cali for service the service company will ask for your Model and Serial Numbers Your new range has these numbers ima plate above the oven aust behind the top of the oven door Copy these numbers in the spaces below while ee goa a ta vou are thinking about it 2 B EAS Keep this book in a handy place Your warranty 2 ae TE noae F wy SE and sales slip should be kept with it Soren ohh eae EPS oie a MINUTE TIMER Digital Clock Minute Timer Upper Oven Signal Light Upper Oven Temperature Control Knob Upper Oven Seiector Knob Lower Oven Signal Light Lower Oven Temperature Control Knob LOCK CLEAN mon s00 Lower Oven Selector Knob OFF val Clean Light TOP LITE Q U Lock Light Top Light Switch Ott Off Surface Unit Signal Lights OVEN LITE Surface Unit Control Knobs sae Oven Light Switch SAFETY FIRST Do not let children use or play with the range e Use you
9. of the oven Line up the tab on the Guide with the slot in the side wall Push it in and push down a little to lock it in place 15 _ Cleaning under the cooktop To clean the area under the cooktop lift the front of the cooktop at he center Raise the swing up rod to hold it Be sure the tip of the rod is Scouring powders or any other abrasive cleaner may harm porcelain enamel finishes and can scratch chrome Be careful not to raise the cooktop so high that it touches the upper oven And dont drop it Dropping the cooktop can chip or crack a hard Prop up the top with porcelain finish or damage side panels and surface units support rod Kemoving the storage drawer The drawer below your oven is meant to store pots and pans Never keep anything in there that will burn or melt You may want to remove the drawer for cleaning under the range Pull it straight out until it stops Lift the front and pull some more to get it over the stop Now slide it out until it stops again Lift the drawer away from the range until it slips out of the quides To put it back fit the side rails at the back of the drawer into both guides on the range Push it closed while lifting the front to get past the Pull to stop Lift pull stops again PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Outside of Soft cloth warm soapy water Wipe off regularly when range is cool appliance Nylon or plastic scouring pad Do not allow food containing acids s
10. a glass cover which is held on by a wire holder This cover must be in place when the oven is being used 1 Turn off the electric power at the main power supply 2 Pull out on the wire holder and move it to one side This will let you remove the glass cover and gasket 3 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb designed to stand up to oven heat available at most grocery variety and hardware stores 4 Replace the gasket and glass cover Snap the wire holder in place Using the top light The fluorescent top light is under the upper oven The Top Light Switch is on the control panel Push it in and hold it for a second or two to turn on the top light Push it in again to shut it off To replace the top light tube 1 Turn off the electrical power at the main power supply 2 Remove the screw at each end and the one toward the front Remove the metal trim 3 Lower the glass cover with both hands and pull it toward you until it comes away NOTE The glass cover is heavy Hold on 4 Turn the tube toward you until it slides out of the end caps 5 Replace it with any 20 watt cool white fluorescent tube turning it away from you 6 Replace the glass cover with both hands sliding glass into the rear trim until it snaps into place at the back 7 Hold the glass up and replace the metal trim and screws The oven vent There is an oven vent under the right rear surface element When the oven is on heated air will escape
11. d Approximate to Broil Minutes Food Ci eescription Element Ast side 2nd side Beef Steaks Rare b 205 em 3 8 cm 7 9 3 5 Medium Lo Sem 3 8 cm 9 11 4 7 Well done L 2 5 6rn 3 8 cm Lids a7 Beef Steaks Rare 1 2 4 cm A CLO 13cm 13 15 6 8 Medium ER 4 cm Aes LOL em 17519 8 10 Well done Ea 4 cm AS Oe oem 19221 14 16 Hamburgers he Cem gt Sem 6 8 4 5 Lamb Chops Medium LZ Oem 3 amp cm 6 8 4 5 Ham slice precooked ro or tendered Pie2 crm 3 8 cm 6 8 4 5 Canadian Bacon 12 1 cm 3 8 cm 6 4 Pork Rib orLoinChop a Well done 2 25 0m 4 lt 5 10 13 cm 15 10 Chicken AEA i 1 1 5 kq cut in half Peo S523 Em 325250 10 12 Fish whole 3 8 cm 11 16 9 14 fillets 3 ocm 7 8 5 7 Liver N 1 2 cm 3 8 ecm 3 3 Frankfurters qo LOST Sem B27 4 5 Variable Broil Feature You might want to broil some foods slower than others Broiling can be slowed down by setting a lower temperature on the Oven Temper ature Control Knob instead of BROIL Using a lower temperature will cause the broil element to turn on and off during the broiling so that the food broils more slowly When the Oven Temperature Control Knob is on BROIL the Broil Element heats all the time Set the temperature lower and it heats some of the time The lower the temperature setting the shorter are the periods of heating NOTE The Oven Selector must be in the BROIL position in order for the Broil Element t
12. e set to OFF Pull straight out on the black knobs If the control has a chrome trim ring pull it straight out Wash the knobs and trim rings in warm sudsy water Replace the trim rings first If the control spring was removed put it back exactly as shown on the left small end first Hold the black knob so it points to OFF Push it straight back on Removing and replacing oven control knobs l 2 z 4 Be sure the knobs are set to OFF Pull each knob straight off Wash the knobs in warm sudsy water The knobs are not interchangeable Make sure you put the adjust able Oven Temperature Control Knob on the right place and the nonadjustable Oven Selector Knob on the other Terminal Receptacle To remove surface unit lift and pull Straight out Hold surface unit level when replacing Removing surface units and reflector bowls L First be sure the Surface Unit Controls are all OFF and that the surface units are cool 2 See where the surface units plug into the range Lift each surface unit about an inch 2 5 cm at the edge away from the plug in receptacle Pull the unit straight away from the plug in Do not wash surface units they will burn themselves clean during nor mal use 3 Lift out the reflector bowls a NOTE Reflector bowls help catch spillovers and reflect heat back to the pot or pan on the surface unit When they are kept clean they reflect
13. ea This is about what happens to a fat spatter in a Continuous Cleaning Oven Instead of a bead of fat that turns into black charred material when heated the fat spatter spreads out Then when the oven is used for baking and roasting the fat gradually burns away The rougher surface returns to a presentably clean condition This is a gradual process it does not happen right away The walls continuously clean themselves but only when the oven is set for medium to high temperatures during baking or roasting The oven can be pres entably clean with little or no hand cleaning depending on how it is used The continuous cleaning process does not apply to uncoated parts like the oven window and door lining Soils that are removed and those that are not Fat spatters from meat roasting oven frying and broiling are the usual oven soils They can be continuously cleaned away most of the time Spillovers from pies and casseroles sugars and starches and other soils that fall to the bottom of the oven are very hard to remove That is why heavy duty aluminum foil is placed on the bottom of the oven It helps catch these spillovers and the foil can be replaced when necessary Caring for your Continuous Cleaning Oven 1 Follow trusted recipes for baking roasting and broiling They will give time temperature and pan recommendations to help avoid smoke spatter and spillovers Keep heavy duty aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven If foi
14. heat better and look new longer If a trim ring turns blue or gold some of the pans you are using may not be flat enough Or some may be too large for the surface unit In both cases some of the heat that is meant to go into or around a pan goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor the trim rings Do not line the reflector bowls with aluminum foil Use of foil liners could cause shock or fire hazard Replacing reflector bowls and surface units _ Be sure the surface unit controls are on OEF Put the reflector bowls back into their places Make sure you can see the plug ins receptacles for the surface units through the square hole in the side of each bowl and trim rings Hold the surface unit level with the prongs terminals pointing at the plug in With the prongs started in the plug in start pushing in on the surface unit At the same time lift a little on the side of the surface unit that s by the plug in Make sure the surface unit prongs are pushed into the plug in as far as they will go The surface unit will fit into the reflector bow and be level when everything has been done right Removing and replacing upper oven rack guides Lift the front of the rack guide Swing it away from the oven wall far enough for the tab to get clear of the slot in the oven wall Pull the guide straight out of the oven To put it back fit the end of the rack guide into the two holes in the back wall
15. ht front Surface Unit el push in and turn the lower right Surface Unit Control The lower right Signal Light e will glow The knob may be set anywhere between HI and OFF As you use your surface units you will get used to the settings that match your pots pans and favorite foods the best As a guide the setting should cook at about the following heats HI To start most foods cooking Io bring water to a boil MED HI To hold a rapid boil to fry pancakes or chicken MED To make gravy puddings and icings to cook large quan tities of vegetables MED LO To keep food cooking after starting it at a higher setting LO To keep food warm until ready to serve You can set the heat higher or lower within the LO range to help keep food at the temperature you want The Signal Light will glow whenever a Surface Unit is on Be sure this light is off when you have finished cooking Using the Oven Controls To bake broil or time bake in the upper oven set the Upper Oven Selector and the Upper Oven Temperature Control Knob To bake broil or time bake in the lower oven set the Lower Oven Selector and the Lower Oven Temperature Control Knob Baking First Follow the directions on page amp for Positioning Oven Racks Second Turn the Oven Selector Knob to BAKE Third Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking temperature you want The Oven Signal Light will glow while the o
16. ine off them if they are left in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle If you want your oven racks to stay shiny and bright take them out before starting the cleaning cycle If you do clean the racks during the cleaning cycle read the Special Tips at the end of this section Dont leave any pots or pans in the oven during cleaning They won t be able to stand the high heat e Wipe up spillovers boilovers and grease that hasn t baked onto the bottom of the oven This will help reduce smoking during the cleaning cycle e The porcelain reflector bowls may be cleaned in the oven Put the oven racks on the second and top rack guides Wipe the reflector bowls and put two reflector bowls upside down on each rack For best results they should not touch each other or the oven walls Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven 11 12 e Turn on the vent hood fan or other kitchen vents during the cleaning cycle This will help remove smoke odor and heat that are normal during the cycle If you have a rotisserie be sure the motor socket cover is closed Setting the controls to the Self Cleaning cycle 1 Set the Lower Oven Selector 2 Set the Lower Oven Temper Knob to CLEAN ature Control Knob to CLEAN 5 3 The clock and dials for start 4 Push in on the Stop Time and stop time should all have the Knob and set it ahead as many right time of day hours as you want for the clean ing cycle For a
17. ing from the oven vent And the cleaning cycle has to be longer to clean a very soiled oven There will be normal heat odors during the cleaning cycle To help get rid of them keep the kitchen well ventilated To stop the cleaning cycle after it has started Turn the Stop Time Knob to the right time of day Turn the Oven Selector Knob to OFF Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF Unlock and open the oven door when the Lock Lights turns off NOTE Do not force the Lock Lever Wait until it moves easily Do not use foil or other oven liners in your Self Cleaning Oven Don t use commericial oven cleaners in your Self Cleaning Oven If racks are left in the oven during a cleaning cycle they will lose their shine discolor and be harder to slide in and out To make them slide easier polish the edges of the racks and rack guides with a soap filled steel wool pad rinse well and wipe on a thin coating of salad oil Cleaning and caring for your range Your range is designed to be easy to clean You will usually wipe off spills and spatters when they happen but you will sometimes want to clean under and behind the control knobs and surface units This section will tell you how to remove those and what to use when cleaning Removing and replacing surface unit control knobs Pull knob a1 straight out Remember how the spring goes Cee Dee oO Be sure the control knobs ar
18. l is not used and something spills over it may leave a permanent stain 3 The oven racks should be kept clean with hot sudsy water Use a soapy steel wool pad or plastic scouring pad to remove stub born spots Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth The oven window should also be kept clean with hot sudsy water Do not use a soapy steel wool pad on the window Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth Replacing aluminum foil on the oven bottom You can use the heavy duty 18 inch 45 cm aluminum foil found in most grocery stores Or you can order an aluminum foil kit Part Number 241430 from your Whirlpool Dealer When cuting the foil make sure it is long enough to cover the bottom with enough left over to start up both sides 2 Make sure the bake element is cool Lift it far enough to raise its feet from the bottom of the oven You may have to remove an oven rack 3 Slide the foil sheet under the bake element Make sure it is centered and long enough to start up the sides 4 When you put the bake element back down make sure all the feet rest solidly on the foil and that the foil is smoothed out across the bottom of the oven If the feet on the element are not solidly on the foil the oven may not bake properly If results aren t what you expect Remember the oven keeps itself presentably clean at normal baking temperatures If you do very little baking but a lot of broiling you may see fat spatters on the oven wall
19. lve them eo amp 2 lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE R STB OF RAL Ts SER ie 2 If you need service If your WHIRLPOOL appliance ever needs service anywhere in the United States help is just a phone call away to your nearest Whirlpool franchised TECH CARE service representative Whirlpool maintains a nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE service companies to fulfill your warranty and provide after warranty service and maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appliance in peak condition You ll find vour nearest TECH CARE service company listed in your local telephone bock Yellow Pages under Washers Dryers Repair ing or Servicing Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 800 253 1301 When calling from Michigan wey ae 2 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii oo 800 253 1121 If you move To make sure that vour appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service company for installation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be paid by you Helpful hints You can help your TECH CARE service representative give you faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting service Also retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status Remember
20. o heat Remove the locking screw NOTICE position of notches Lower move black part toward LO One notch equals about 10 F 5 C Higher move black part toward HI One notch equals about 10 F 5 C J amp Minute Timer Resetting the Oven Temperature Contro Knob Does your new oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven The temperatures in older ovens often shift very gradually getting hotter or colder without the user really noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures but when compared to your old range the new design may give you different baking results If you think that the temperature setting on your range needs to be hotter or colder you can adjust the Temperature Control Knob by yourself To adjust the setting first pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off On the back just across from the locking screw are a row of notches on the black part of the knob and one tooth on the chrome part To set your oven about 10 F 5 C cooler remove the locking screw and move the row of notches one notch closer to LO To set your oven about 10 F 5 C warmer move the row of notches one notch closer to HI Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C Replace the locking screw Setting the clock to the correct time of day 1 Push in the Minute Timer Knob and turn it clockwise until the digits show the correct time of day 2 The Min
21. ol to the temperature setting you want 5 When cooking is finished turn the Oven Selector and Temperature Control Knobs to OFF NR To remove rack pull forward until rack stops lift front and pull Replace with a 40 watt APPLIANCE bulb WHEN USING THE AUTOMATIC STARTING TIME Use foods that will not go bad or spoil while standing in the oven before cooking starts Avoid using dishes with milk or eggs cream soups cooked meats or fish and bread dough with baking powder or yeast Smoked or frozen meats may be used vegetables fruits and casserole type foods are good choices Vegeta bles can be cooked in a covered baking dish with about a half cup 118 mL of water for 1 to 12 hours Any food to be cooked with a delayed start should be very cold or frozen before it is placed in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS Oven rack positions Your upper oven and lower oven each have two racks Always put the racks where you want them to be before you turn on an oven To remove a rack take hold of it on the front edge and pull it out until it stops Then lift up the front edge and pull again It will slide past the stops out of the glides and out of the oven To put it back fit the back corners into the quides at each side of the oven and slide it in keeping the front tilted up until the rack passes D the stops in the rack quides For Place Rack
22. r range only for the job it is intended to do o Read the Cooking Guide for important safety information It also has other general hints for the care and use of your range o Read the Installation Instructions for complete information Table of Contents Page BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS 4 USING THE OVEN CONTROLS 4 OT Nad wens dea iran Sake peng hate sols aed Ayes Be es 4 e DOG enrere ick dei haere ed be cea eee arabs 3 vanabie Brol T cature srecrhreni ritt iien ee er ee ee 5 e Resetting the Oven Temperature Control Knob 6 SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY 6 USING THE MINUTE TIMER 6 USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER CLOCK 6 OVEN RACK POSITIONS 0000 00 8 USING THE OVEN LIGHTS a 8 USING THE TOP LIGHE serris upto O e E 9 THE OVEN EINE sonucta e inr oo Ue Oo oe EA 9 THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE aaa 9 YOUR CONTINUOUS CLEANING UPPER OVEN 10 USING THE SELF CLEANING LOWER OVEN I CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 14 Removing and Replacing Control Knobs 14 e Cleaning Under the Cooktop in 073 h bit bane natn eaneeeientes 16 e Removing the Storage Drawer 0 0 00 00 eee 16 s Cleaning Ohal errre nie xis a teehee ama ise ts 16 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR HELP 18 l Before
23. rn off or break up and mostly disappear While this is happening a special part in the oven vent helps remove smoke Do not cover the right rear surface unit during the cleaning cycle e The chart below shows about what happens during a 2 hour Self Cleaning cycle Any time less than that shortens only the cleaning cycle not the heating and cooling times e Dont touch the range during the cleaning cycle it will be hot e When the cleaning cycle is over you will find some fine ashes in the oven The amount of ash depends upon the amount of soil there was in the oven When the oven is cool clean up all that is left with a damp cloth cleanser or a soap filled steel wool pad e During the cleaning cycle you may hear the sounds of metal heating and cooling These are normal sounds and a lot like those you can hear when the oven heats for regular cooking SELF CLEAN OVEN LIGHT SOIL CYCLE 1000 800 560 F 293 C LOCK LIGHT ON Door can t be opened 400 200 Le hr 1 hr 520 F 271 C LOCK LIGHT OUT Z Door can be opened within a few minutes L3 14 Special tips e If the cleaning cycle doesn t get the oven as clean as it should be the time set for cleaning was probably not long enough Set the cleaning time longer next time You can set it for more than 3 hours if you want Plan to clean the oven before it gets too heavily soiled Other wise you may notice more smoke than you would expect com
24. s and door This is because broiling will add new spatters faster than old ones can be burned off In some cases you may want to clean the oven by hand Hand cleaning the Continuous Cleaning Oven 1 Wash with hot soapy water and rinse well 2 Use a soapy steel wool pad or plastic scouring pad for more stubborn spots 3 Do not use commercial oven cleaners These cleaners may collect in the rough porcelain enamel finish The fumes from commercial oven cleaner trapped in the porcelain enamel surface may be harmful NOTE The upper oven door lining is chrome plated It doesn t have the special porcelain enamel finish and is not continuous cleaning Using the self cleaning lower oven cycle The lower Self Cleaning Oven uses high heat that actually burns away Oven soil For best results and safety read this section carefully Make sure you understand how everything works before you set your oven to CLEAN Things to do before you start Some areas may not be cleaned during the Self Cleaning cycle The frame around the oven opening The door especially the part around the outside of the oven seal Soil on these areas will be more difficult to remove after the Self Cleaning cycle Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad Rinse well e Do not move or bend the fiberglass oven door seal Do not try to clean it by hand e The high heat during the cleaning cycle will discolor the racks and take the sh
25. teel wool pads Make certain oven door is cool Wash rinse and dry well with soft cloth Do not use harsh abrasives e Clean before using Self Cleaning cycle to prevent burn on of soil e Follow directions given on page 11 Using the Self Cleaning lower Oven Cycle e Do not use commercial oven cleaners Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR HELP WE SUGGEST YOU FOLLOW THESE THREE STEPS 1 Before you call for service If vour range does not seem to be operating properly check the following before calling for service if nothing cperates Is the range plugged into an operating outlet or wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box if an oven will not operate e the proper Oven Selector Knob upper or lower turned to a setting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED e Is the proper Oven Temperature Control Knob upper or lower turned to a temperature setting if surface units will not operate Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box e Are surface units plugged in all the way Do the contro knobs turn If surface unit Control Knob or Knobs will not turn is the spring put in correctly as shown on page 14 in the Cleaning and Caring for your Range Section e Did you push in before trying to turn If soil is visible on Continuous
26. through it A vent is needed for air circulation in the oven during baking You can cook on this surface unit while the oven is on A warm pan of food will stay warm on this unit while the oven is on It may be warm enough to melt butter too Do not try to save heat or energy by blocking the vent Poor baking can result Plastic utensils may melt if they are over the vent while the oven is on The optional rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie with your oven you can order a kit from your dealer Easy installation instructions come with the kit 10 Liquids spread on rough surfaces bead up on smooth surfaces Foil should be flat on the bottom so should the feet on the element Your continuous cleaning upper oven How a Continuous Cleaning Oven Works A standard oven has walls with a smooth porcelain enamel finish A Continuous Cleaning Oven also has a porcelain enamel finish with one important difference instead of being smooth like glass the walls of a Continuous Cleaning Oven are a little rougher like the surface of a brick A fat spatter will form a solid drop on a smooth surface But on the rougher surface in a Continuous Cleaning Oven a fat spatter spreads out to a very thin layer Think of the difference between a drop of water on a piece of waxed paper and one on a paper towel The water on the waxed paper will stay together in a bead The water on the rougher paper towel will spread out over a larger ar
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28. uch as for stubborn spots vinegar tomato lemon Juice or milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surtace units No cleaning required Spatters or spills will burn off Wipe off excessive spills with damp cloth when surface unit is cold Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven e Do not immerse in water Control knobs Warm sudsy water and bristle Wash rinse and dry well and chrome brush rims e Do not soak Porcelain Automatic dishwasher or e Wipe out excess spills Wash with other cooking enamel reflec warm soapy water utensils for routine cleaning tor bowls Self Cleaning Oven cycle e Place upside down on oven racks in lower oven during Self Cleaning Oven cycle Chrome trim Automatic dishwasher or Wash with other cooking utensils rings warm soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven Porcelain Warm soapy water or soapy Wash with other cooking utensils broiler pan and steel wool pads grid Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Aluminum Warm soapy water or soapy broiler pan and_ steel wool pads grid Control panel Oven racks Upper oven rack guides Oven door qlass Continuous Cleaning Oven upper oven Warm soapy water Commercial glass cleaner Wash with other cooking utensils e
29. ute Timer dial will turn as you set the clock When clock is set let the knob pop out Then while it is out turn the Minute Timer hand counter clockwise to OFF If you push in on the knob when setting the Minute Timer you will change the setting of the clock Using the Minute Timer Turn the knob until the minutes you want to time show in the window When the time you set is up a buzzer will sound Turn the dial to OFF to stop the buzzer The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking It only buzzes when the time you set is up It can be used to time almost any cooking operation It can even remind you of other things like when to add softener to the washer For the most accurate timing turn the knob past the time you want hen turn it back to the setting Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock The automatic feature of the MEALTIMER Clock lets you be away from home when the oven starts or when it stops It will turn on and off automatically or just turn off automatically Either oven can be used Lets say you have a roast that will take four hours to cook Dinner is supposed to be at 6 00 but you have an appointment at 1 30 and you know you wont get home until at least 4 00 When do you have time to put in the roast With the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock its easy Just before you leave for your appointment put the roast in the oven set the start time for 2 00 and the stop time for 6 00 four hours Set the
30. ven is heating When this light goes off the oven has heated to the temperature you set Fourth Place food in oven The heating elements turn off and on during baking to keep the oven at the temperature you set The Oven Signal Light will glow when the heating elements are on Fifth When the baking is done turn both the Oven Temperature and Oven Selector Knobs to OFF NOTE Do not lock the oven door during baking If you do you may not be able to unlock it until the oven has cooled To broil turn the Oven Selector Knob to BROIL Upper Oven ALWAYS broil with the door open about 4 inches 10 cm Lower Oven Broiling First Follow the directions below for placing the meat at the right distance from the Broil Element Second Turn the Oven Selector to BROIL Third Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL or turn it to a lower temperature see Variable Broil Feature below Fourth Put the broiler pan on the oven rack Fifth Keep the oven door open about four inches 10 cm There is a stop in the hinges to hold it there The Oven Signal Light will glow while the broil element is on Sixth When you are through turn both the Oven Temperature Control and the Oven Selector Knobs to OFF The following chart suggests broiling times and oven rack po sitions for different kinds of meats when the Oven Selector Knob is set to BROIL Inches cm from top of foo
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