Whirlpool RF4700XB User's Manual
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1. NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting in the right oven The right oven is controlled by two knobs a Selector and a Temperature Control Knob Both must be on a setting for the oven to heat 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven To change rack position pull rack out to stop lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Set the Right Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Right Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The Right Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Right Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The Right Oven Temperature Control Indica tor Light will turn on and off with the elements2. o Whirlp ol HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare A Note to You Important Safety Instructions Parts and Features Using Your Range Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Caring for Your Range If You Need Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF4700XB PART NO 318068300 9504 Rev A 4372280 Rev A 4 aS A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated Whirlpool ranges are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your range properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains warning symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever
3. have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance or Service on page 33 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following General Read all instructions before using the range elnstall 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 eWARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance the appliance must be secured by properly installed anti tip brack ets To check if the brackets are installed properly see The anti tip brackets on page 21 CAUTION Do not store things c
4. information To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results 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 one inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Optional canning kit 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 If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for spec
5. 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 rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3cm I eee larger all around than the dish holding the a A gal a FA e Do not cover the entire rack with alumi lt RID Si Ag 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 Poor baking will result AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements Failure to follow this precaution could result in fire or electrical shock hazard and damage to the elements USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day slat time 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up
6. 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 description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will The power cord is not plugged Plug the power cord into a live circuit operate into a live circuit with proper with proper voltage See Installation voltage Instructions A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset circuit a Circuit breaker has tripped breaker The oven s You have not turned the Oven Turn the Oven Selector to the desired will not Selector to BAKE or BROIL setting operate You have set a delayed start Wait for the start time to be reached or time cancel and reset the control You have not turned the Oven Turn the Oven Temperature Control Temperature Control Knob to Knob to a temperature setting a t
7. FF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the Surface Unit Marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface unit indicator light PUSH TO TURN The Surface Unit Indicator Light on the e control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on AWARNING Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and the indicator light is OFF when you are not cooking A fire could start or someone could be burned if a surface unit is accidentally left ON USING YOUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pan cakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food cooking after starting itona higher setting e To keep food warm until ready to serve Set the heat higher or lower within the LO band to keep food at the temperature you want MED LOW 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 dent
8. NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 5 When baking roasting is done turn both the Right Oven Selector and the Right Oven Temperature Control to OFF The Right Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will go off OVEN TEMP SELECTOR OVEN TEMP SELECTOR 12 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting in the left oven The left oven is best used as a warming oven for heating smaller casseroles or for baking roasting many kinds of frozen convenience foods Baking roasting and broiling times may be longer than in the right oven Large pans and bakeware can block air circulation needed for proper baking roasting The right or primary oven should be used for family baking of cakes cookies pies etc 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven To change rack position pull rack out to the stop lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Set the Left Oven Temperature Control LEFT OVEN Knob to the baking roasting temperature i you want The Left Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Left Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light first goes off gyen TENE NOTE Do not preheat oven when roast ing or cooking items such as casseroles 3 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The Left Oven T
9. OR YOUR RANGE 4 Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring See Cleaning chart on page 29 for cleaning instructions 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 and notches in the trim ring 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 NOTE Reflector 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 trim ring 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 trim ring This extra heat can discolor it 26 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at the center and swing the support rod up 2 Carefully lower the cooktop onto the support rod AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Be sure the rod is attached to the cover plate and safely supports the cooktop Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling NOTE Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 3 Wipe with warm so
10. WY Right oven auto s G 4 QQ a 4 li h it h under range IIIN W S ft matic light switc Broil element ers AN Self cleaning oven Se a Bake element Removable storage drawer Control panel Left Right Right oven oven oven tempera tempera Right Right manual ture ture Left rear rear front MEALTIMER light control control Right oven control control control clock minute switch knob knob selector knob knob knob timer Leftoven Right oven Cleaning Left Surface Surface tempera tempera indicator front unit unit ture control ture control light control indicator marker indicator indicator knob light light light 6 Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units Broiling in the right oven Positioning racks and pans Broiling in the left oven For best air circulation Broiling tips Using aluminum foil for baking Energy saving tips Setting the clock Using the MEALTIMER clock Using the Minute Timer The oven vent Baking roasting in the right oven 12 The storage drawer Baking roasting in the left oven 13 The anti tip brackets Adjusting the oven temperature control To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning Push in and turn them to a setting You can set them any where between HI and O
11. apy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 4 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop while lowering the support rod back to its resting position Lower the cooktop into place 27 Removing the right oven door AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door e The door is heavy For safe tempo rary storage lay the door flat Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock burns or personal injury To remove the door 1 Open the door all the way Hinge 2 Pull up the lock located below each hinge and push it onto the hook part of the hinge You may have to push down slightly on the door to pull the locks fully over the hooks 3 Grasp the door by the sides then pull as the bottom of the door up and toward you to disconnect the hinges 4 Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you while moving the top of the Lock in disengaged door toward the range to completely position disconnect the hinges To replace the door 1 Grasp the door by the sides Set hinges into the hinge slots 2 Keep pushing the bottom of the door away from you While pushing move the top of the door away from the range to correctly position the hinges 3 Push the lock off of the hook part of the hinge You may have to push down on the door to release the locks Hinge slot NOTE Make sure the hinges are cor doo
12. atures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open to Broil Stop position whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures USING YOUR RANGE Broiling in the left oven 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven Position rack 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 17 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door until it is open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Left Oven Temperature Control LEFT OVEN Knob to BROIL For slower broiling turn i to BROIL then to a temperature setting The Left Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn the Left Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The Left Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will go off OVEN TEMP Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid AWARNING and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire Fire e e After broiling remove the broiler pan 7 Place food about 3 or more from the from the oven when you remove the food broil element Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave e To ensure adequate grease drainage it in the heated oven do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for
13. broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recom mended If foil is used cut slits in foil to line up with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan Failure to follow the above could result in fire burns or other personal injury 16 Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks 1 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 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 to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible 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 su
14. cavity Self Cleaning cycle e See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on right oven pages 22 24 30 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven cavity Sponge and warm soapy Wash wipe with clean water and dry left oven water thoroughly Soapy steel wool pad for Wipe with clean water heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Wipe with clean water Use in well ventilated room e Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat control panel or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur e Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build up on the tempera ture sensing bulb it could cause the oven to heat improperly NOTE One sensing bulb is located in the upper left corner of the large oven and the other sensing bulb is located in the upper right corner of the small oven Carefully wipe the sensing bulb clean after each oven cleaning being careful not to move the bulb A change in its position could affect how the oven bakes Avoid bending the bulb and capillary tube e Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch spillovers NOTE Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the ove
15. cked within 10 seconds The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through vents under the rear surface units You can cook on the units or keep food warm on them while the oven is on The Ey vents are needed for air circulation Do not Ba block the vents Poor baking roasting Oven vent amp _KXS can result 4 NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vents can melt AWARNING Fire Hazard e If you leave a utensil on one of the rear surface units use pot holders when moving it e Keep flammable materials away from oven vents Failure to follow the above could result in fire or burns 20 USING YOUR RANGE The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip brackets Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer before removing drawer 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 a way out 8 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 brackets The range will
16. e you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is pushed in 4 Set the Right Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 5 Set the Right Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The Right Oven Tempera OVEN TEMP SELECTOR ture Control Indicator Light will come on bd and the Start Time Knob will pop out when the start time is reached 6 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Right Oven Selector and Right Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The Stop Time Knob will pop out OVEN TEMP SELECTOA 18 USING YOUR RANGE To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 3 Set the Right Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 4 Set the Right Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want 5 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Right Oven Selector and Right Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The Stop Time Knob will pop out AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts e Do not allow food to
17. ed 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 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 pans 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 lf a surface unit stays red for a long time the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils could result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utensil could overheat and damage the utensil or surface unit USING YOUR RANGE Home canning
18. ee page 11 Reset the Start Time Knob to show the correct time of day Pull knob out all the way The Stop Time Knob is not set ahead to the time you want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop See Step 3 in Setting the controls on page 24 for proper setting instructions Cooking The range is not level Level range See Installation Instruc results are tions not what you expected The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 14 You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for Preheat oven if called for in recipe The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food Alter recipe as needed Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 3 cm Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used 34 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Ass
19. emperature Control Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 4 When baking roasting is done turn the Left Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The Left Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will go off OVEN TEMP 13 USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new ovens are properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures they may cook faster or slower than your old oven If after using the ovens for a period of time you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the tem perature 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 Skirt control knob Note the position of the pointer Notches Knob skirt notches on the knob in relation to the skirt pointer vi H 3 To lower the temperature hold knob skirt firmly and rotate the knob and notches in the direction of the LO arrow at the top of the skirt Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C P 4 To raise the temperature hold knob skirt firmly and rotate the knob and notches in the direction of the HI arrow at the top of the skirt Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob To raise To lower Lock
20. emperature setting You have not set the Set the MEALTIMER clock correctly MEALTIMER clock correctly See Using the MEALTIMER clock on page 18 You have not set the If a delay start or stop is not desired the MEALTIMER clock s Stop or Stop and Start Time Knobs must be Start Time Knobs at the correct turned to the correct time of day Turn time of day knobs till they pop out The surface A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset circuit units will not a circuit breaker has tripped breaker operate You have not plugged in Turn control knobs to OFF and plug surface units all the way surface units in all the way See Replacing on page 26 You are not setting the control Push control knobs in before turning to knobs correctly a setting Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning will not turn turning to a setting continued on next page 33 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Self Clean You have not set the Oven Set both the Oven Selector and Oven ing cycle will Selector and Oven Temperature Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN not operate Control Knob to CLEAN The range clock does not show the correct time of day The Start Time Knob does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all the way out Reset clock to show the correct time of day S
21. ent part for your Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 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 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 35 WHIRLPOOL Electric Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by From Date of Purchase an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 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
22. he Right Oven Selector and Right Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN 2 Make sure the clock and start and stop times all have the correct time of day continued on next page 23 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 3 To start the Self Cleaning cycle now push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 4 hours e Use 2 hours for light soil Use 3 hours for moderate soil e Use 3 4 hours for heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 4 When the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting tem peratures the Cleaning Indicator Light will come on The door cannot be opened when the Cleaning Indicator Light is on 5 After the Self Cleaning cycle is com pleted and the oven has cooled enough the Cleaning Indicator Light will go off and the Stop Time Knob will pop out Turn the Right Oven Selector and Right Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 6 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Right Oven Selector and Right Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF SELECTOR We ZAS 71S CLEANING OVEN TEMP SELECTOR Special tips e Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke e Af
23. high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away You can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle time anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 23 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock 675 F 488 C CLEANING CYCLE normal broiling temperature DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature START 3 STOP 2 Time in Hours Before you start Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal This may damage the seal and cause poor cleaning baking and roasting 22 Hand clean frame Hand clean door around edge DO NOT hand clean seal USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE e Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan without grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or in a dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed too much smoking will occur The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle Wipe out any loose so
24. hildren might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it 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 Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured ora fire could start eUse the range only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces 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 surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cook top and the oven door and window 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 continued on next page eUse only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in b
25. home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this 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 distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 318068300 9504 Rev A 4372280 Rev A 4 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
26. ific foods FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large Lowest level or roasts turkeys angel 2nd level from food cakes bottom Bundt cakes most 2nd level from quick breads yeast bottom breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies 2nd or 3rd level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 17 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e f rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation The 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 There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 8 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners
27. il or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle e Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See page 30 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top e Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle AWARNING Burn Hazard e Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Failure to follow the above could result in burns or hazardous fumes NOTES Do not force the locking mechanism You could bend or break it The locking mecha nism is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until the door opens freely e Do not block the oven vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results e Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt e Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface e Do not use the oven light during the Self Cleaning cycle Use during the Self Cleaning cycle will shorten the life of the bulb Setting the controls 1 Set t
28. ing screws USING YOUR RANGE Broiling in the right oven 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven Position rack 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 17 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 Right Oven Selector and Right Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL The Right Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling N 5 When broiling is done turn both the Right Oven Selector and Right Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The Right Oven Temperature Control Indica tor Light will go off OVEN TEMP SELECTOR Custom broil If food is cooking too fast turn the Right Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until the Right Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Right 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 temperatures The Right Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temper
29. istance 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 Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized seavice Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Whi e 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 replacem
30. n floor Poor baking roasting results could occur Heavy duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking 31 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light right oven only The oven light will come on when you open the oven door To turn on the light when the oven door is closed press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because the bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Failure to follow the above could result in electrical shock burns or injury from broken glass To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by pushing the wire holder to the side and pulling out the cover 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder in place Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply NOTE Do not use the oven light during the Self Cleaning cycle Use during the Self Cleaning cycle will shorten the life of the bulb 32 If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed
31. nge in temperature eNever leave surface units unat tended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite ARR a a eTurn 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 ment in oven eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease eGrease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extin guisher Care and cleaning Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or reproduc tive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess f
32. not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip brackets properly secured AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with properly installed anti tip brackets supplied with range e If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip brackets are engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip brackets are engaged Rear e Remove the storage drawer See above leveling e Look to see if the anti tip brackets are ES gt leg attached to floor with screws e Make sure rear leveling legs are posi tioned under the anti tip brackets e See Installation Instructions for further details 21 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle right oven only In This Section How the cycle works Before you start Setting the controls Special tips The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like the other functions of your range you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This
33. ood spills prior to self cleaning Do not use oven cleaners in the Self Cleaning oven No commer cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscel laneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result Do not clean door heat seals They are essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seals Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician 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 Oven light switch right oven Control panel e ven ven Left oven vent Right oven vent Modeli and serial number plate Plug in surface unit Broil element Standard cleaning oven Porcelain enamel Da bowi with chrome trim QS S Anti tip bracket q SS We
34. r removed rectly positioned before unlocking them from range 4 Close the door 28 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Hinge T E Lock engaged for door removal CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away soapy water from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish 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 Control panel Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces other than control panel Sponge and warm soapy water 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 cleans ers 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 Spat
35. remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle Failure to follow the above could result in sickness NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Also foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start USING YOUR RANGE If the door does not open or close If you do not follow the steps for using the If the door will not close MEALTIMER clock in order the electric 1 Make sure the clock and start and stop oven door lock may be turned on The door times are set to the correct time of day will then either open the door e not open 2 Turn the Right Oven Selector to CLEAN OR 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob e not close all the way the oven light past the correct time of day stays on 4 Push in the Automatic Oven Light Switch If the door will not open and hold it in for 10 seconds 1 Make sure the clock and start and stop 5 Release the Automatic Oven Light Switch times are set to the correct time of day and turn the Right Oven Selector to OFF 2 Turn the Right Oven Selector to CLEAN 6 Push in the Automatic Oven Light Switch 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob and hold it in for another 10 seconds past the correct time of day Close the oven door 4 Wait 30 seconds 5 Turn the Right Oven Selector to OFF the door will be unlo
36. rface 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 17 USING YOUR RANGE Using the MEALTIMER clock right oven only The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes cookies etc they will not rise properly Before using the MEALTIMER clock make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking roasting to start 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the tim
37. ter the oven is cool wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If any spots remain clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual 24 If the Self Cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 22 Caring for Your Range In This Section Surface units and reflector bowls Cleaning chart Lift up cooktop The oven light Removing the right oven door Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARN ING around your home Cleaning your range Electrical Shock Hazard whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units reflector bowls and trim rings 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl and trim ring 3 Pult the surface unit straight away from the receptacle continued on next page 25 CARING F
38. ters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse in water Porcelain enamel Nonabrasive plastic Wipe off excess spills reflector bowls scrubbing pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle OR e Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Chrome trim rings Warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry well and a nonabrasive Clean frequently plastic scrubbing pad e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Do not place in Self Cleaning oven continued on next page 29 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Broiler pan and Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly grid clean after warm soapy water e Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle each use See note on page 23 Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water OR OR The Self Cleaning e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle cycle NOTE Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding Oven door glass Paper towel and spray Make sure oven is cool right oven only glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water e Wash wipe with clean water and dry and a nonabrasive thoroughly plastic scrubbing pad Oven
39. urns 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 Keep 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 utensils approved for oven use Follow utensil manu facturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic utensils Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop 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 Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper 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 heating element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS clothing or pot holders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency eCheck to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden cha
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