Whirlpool RF340BXH User's Manual
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1. avc naue 12 Baking and 0 12 Brolilirig 12 RANGE GARE eter teen tes 13 Self Cleaning Cycle l u 13 General Cleaning l u u tnnt 14 Storage Drawer rr ire 16 16 OVEN Boro ser 16 TROUBLESHOOTINGQ 17 ASSISTANCE OR 18 WARRANTY 20 RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean Y be killed iouslv iniured if vou don t ADANGER E AWARNING ee ene All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly A WARNING Tip O2. Appliances ELECTRIC RANGE For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 Models RF340BXH RF341BXH RF362BXG RF364BXG RF365PXG RF366PXG 8272940A TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY 3 The Anti Tip Brack t u un q u S un 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 6 COOKTOP USE A Lu cases 7 Control Knobs 7 Cerami e Glass det cree ento 7 Coil Elements andBurner Bowls 8 Eiftz p GCoOKtOp irt eee e epe mes 8 Home Ganning U uu eere rnit a RR ru Rena 8 GCOOKWANG 9 Electronic Clock Tirmekr u UL nennen 9 Display apuy pasas 9 9 eene acte uu u Sy 10 Oven Temperature Control 10 BEFORE USING Aaa as crie tenerte rane 11 OVEN USE ua asua ua erated ieee 11 Al rinulm FOI n ce eto cen ctor codes Fete e Te FC evo 11 Positioning Racks and 11 Et 11 Oven Vent C su a asnus
3. Assistance or Service for ordering instructions m For more information contact your local U S Government Agricultural Department Extension Office In Canada contact Agriculture Canada Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance IMPORTANT Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area element or surface burner Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight sides a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to heavy thickness Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results A non stick finish has the same characteristics as its base material For example aluminum cookware with a non stick finish will take on the properties of aluminum Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly Suitable for all types of cooking Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks Cast iron m Heats slowly and evenly m Good for browning and frying m Maintains heat for slow cooking m Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop Ceramic or m Follow manufacturer s instructions Ceramic glass m Rough surfaces may scratch cooktop m Heats slowly but unevenly m deal results low to medium heat settings Copper m Heats very quickly and evenly Earthenware Follow manufacturer s instructions Use on low heat sett
4. Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean Cooktop With Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burn Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface Use Care When Opening Door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For self cleaning ranges m Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack essential for a good seal Care should be taken not must be moved while oven is hot do not let to rub damage or move the gasket potholder contact hot heating element in oven Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating should be used in or around any part of the oven elements may be hot even though they are dark in m Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual color Interior surfaces of an oven become hot m Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan enough to cause burns During and after use do and other utensils not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior m Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed m Placement of Oven Racks Always place
5. Range 1 12 5 1 Surface Cooking Area 7 Hot Surface Indicator Light ceramic Other Parts and Features 2 Anti tip Bracket glass models only not shown above optional on some 3 Door Stop Clip 8 Automatic Oven Light Switch on models some models 4 Model and Serial Number Plate 9 Door Gasket Manual Cooktop Light behind left side of Oven Door Window storage drawer 10 Broil Element Additional Oven Rack 5 Removable Storage Drawer 11 Bake Element 6 Control Panel 12 Self Clean Latch COOKTOP USE AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO Push in and turn to setting Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI m Startfood cooking Bring liquid to a boil 6 8 m Hold a rapid boil MED HI Quickly brown or sear food 5 Maintain a slow boil MED Fry or saut foods Cook soups sauces and gravies 2 4 W Stew or steam food MED LO Simmer LO m Keep food warm Melt chocolate or butter ACCUSIMMER M setting on some models Precise simmer control Dual Watt Element on some ceramic glass models Home canning Large diameter cookware Large quantities of food Keep Warm Element on some ceramic glass models Keep cooked foods warm REMEMBER When range is in use or during the Self Clean
6. The OVEN HEATING light will turn off and COOL appears in the display Once the oven goes below the locked temperature the OVEN ON light flashes and DOOR LOCKED CLEANING light turns off when door unlocks 3 Turn the oven control knob to OFF when finished cleaning The OVEN ON light turns off and the time of day appears in the display 14 IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted CONTROL PANEL Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty wash cloths or some paper towels Damage may occur m Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES on some models Food spills containing acids such as vinegar and tomato should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool These spills may affect the finish m Glass cleaner mild liquid cleaner or non abrasive scrubbing pad Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers STAINLESS STEEL on some models Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty wash cloths or some paper towels Damage may occur Do not use Cooktop Polishing Creme Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging m Stainle
7. 5 seconds 2 Press the up or down arrow pads to increase or to decrease the temperature in 5 F amounts The adjustment can be set between 35 F and 35 F 3 Press CLOCK to enter the new temperature 10 To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration on models with manual oven control 1 2 e gt Make sure the oven temperature control knob is in the OFF position Pull oven temperature control knob straight off and turn it over Loosen the locking screws inside the oven temperature control knob 1 Locking Screws 2 Notches Adjust temperature To lower the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn skirt counterclockwise to move the tooth a notch to the left To raise the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the right Each notch equals about 5 F 1 Notches 2 Tooth 3 Skirt Tighten the locking screws and replace knob BEFORE USING Odors are normal when the range is new This happens the first time the oven is used IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds Always move birds to another closed and well OVEN USE IMPORTANT Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish m Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must
8. oven For units with ventilating hood to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter become hot enough to cause burns among these m When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed including benzene formaldehyde carbon monoxide and toluene PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match your model Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Left front control knob 4 Electronic clock timer 7 Right rear control knob 2 Surface heating indicator light 5 Indicator light 8 Right front control knob 3 Left rear control knob 6 Oven temperature control knob 9 Surface cooking area marker
9. the cooktop element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components under neath to damage Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface units Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements Heating elements should never be immersed in water Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock
10. with rounded warped ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results m Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used m Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware While rotating the ruler no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware Hot surface indicator lights One of the hot surface indicator lights will glow as long as a surface cooking area is too hot to touch even after the element is turned off HOT SURFACE OQ Hot Surface Indicator Light under ceramic glass The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch even after the surface cooking area s are turned off HOT SURFACE 9 Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results Burner bowls when clean reflect heat back to the cookware They also help catch spills Cookware should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm over the coil element If cookware is uneven or too large it can produce excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color For more information see the General Cleaning section Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls make sure they are cool and the control knobs are off To Remove 1 Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle Then lift it just enough to clear the burner bowl 3 Lift out the bur
11. be able to move freely for best cooking results m Tocatch spills place foil on rack below dish Make sure foil is at least 1 in 2 5 cm larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges Racks Position racks before turning the oven on Do not move racks with bakeware on them Make sure racks are level Use the following graphic and chart as a guide to place racks for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION S Frozen pies large roasts turkeys 10r2 angel food cakes Bundt cakes most quick breads 2 yeast breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes 20r3 non frozen pies Bakeware Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly so allow 2 in 5 cm of space around bakeware and oven walls Use the following chart as a guide BAKEWARE POSITION ON RACK NUMBER 1 Center of rack 2 Side by side or slightly staggered 3or4 Opposite corners on each rack Make sure bakeware is not directly over another The bakeware material affects cooking results Follow manufacturer s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe Use the following chart as a guide BAKEWARE RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS Light colored m Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe m Light golden crusts m Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or non stick finish m Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking tempe
12. c legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center 1 800 253 1301 toll free from anywhere in the U S A 5 00 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your appliance to Phone number better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it You will need to know your complete model number and serial Model number number You can find this information on the model and serial Serial number number label plate located on your appliance as shown in the Parts and Features section Purchase date 8272940A 2001 Whirlpool Corporation 2 01 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
13. cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures m Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke m For proper draining do not cover the grid with foil The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier cleaning m Trim excess fat to reduce spattering Slit the remaining fat on the edges to prevent curling m Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices Very thin cuts of fish poultry or meat may not need to be turned m After broiling remove the pan from the oven when removing the food Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven making cleaning more difficult Before broiling position rack according to Broiling Chart It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe Position food on grid in the broiler pan then place it in the center of the oven rack Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature To Broil 1 Push in and turn oven control knob to BROIL RANGE CARE On some models set the oven selector and oven temperature control knob to BROIL The OVEN ON indicator light will turn on 2 After broiling turn the oven control knob to OFF On some models turn both the oven selector and o
14. de After cleaning a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide m Steel wool pad BROILER PAN AND GRID Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle m Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad m Solution of 1 2 cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gallon 3 75 L water Soak for 20 minutes then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad m Oven cleaner Place pan and grid on newspaper Spray with oven cleaner Follow product label instructions Porcelain enamel only not chrome m Dishwasher STORAGE DRAWER Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning For more information see Storage Drawer section m Mild detergent The storage drawer can be removed Before removing make sure drawer is cool and empty To Remove 1 Pull drawer straight out to the first stop 2 Lift up the back of the drawer and pull out To Replace 1 Fit the ends of the drawer rails into the guides in the cavity 2 Slide the drawer closed 16 The oven light is a standard 40 watt appliance bulb It will come on when the oven door is open It will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle On some models when the oven door is closed press the manual oven light switch to turn on and off 1 Manual Oven Light Switch on some models Before replacing make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are off To Replace 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 2 Turn th
15. e control panel directly above the vent area On stainless steel models do not allow creme to contact stainless steel 3 Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears 12 Before baking and roasting position the racks according to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section When roasting it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in unless recommended the recipe To Bake or Roast 1 Push and turn the oven control knob to the desired temperature setting The OVEN ON and OVEN HEATING lights will turn on and the set temperature will appear in the display for 5 seconds On some models set the oven selector to BAKE and turn the oven temperature control knob to the desired temperature setting The OVEN ON indicator light will turn on and will turn off once the oven is preheated 2 Place food in oven The bake and roasting elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting The OVEN ON indicator light s will turn on and off with the elements 3 Push in and turn oven control knob to OFF when finished On some models turn both the oven selector and oven temperature control knob to OFF The OVEN ON indicator light will turn off Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control The lower the temperature the slower the cooking Thicker
16. e glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove 3 Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket Replace bulb then bulb cover by turning clockwise 5 Plug in range or reconnect power gt For normal range use it is not suggested to remove the oven door However if necessary follow these instructions The oven door is heavy Before Removing 1 Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom corner of the door stop clip 2 Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge slot Take care not to scratch finish 3 Repeat procedure for other door stop clip To Remove 1 Open the oven door Insert door removal pins included with your range into both hinge hangers Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range 2 Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins 3 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 4 Pull door straight up then toward you Hinge hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot Do not remove door removal pins until the door is replaced on the range To Replace 1 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots 3 Tilt top of doo
17. erature Control section Oven Indicator Lights Flash m Dothe OVEN ON and OVEN HEATING indicator lights flash See Assistance or Service section m Do the OVEN HEATING and DOOR LOCKED CLEANING indicator lights flash The door locked has failed See Assistance or Service sections Self Cleaning cycle will not operate m 15 the oven door open Close the oven door all the way m Hasthe function been entered or have the controls been properly set See Self Cleaning Cycle section 17 Oven will not operate m Onsome models is the electronic clock timer set correctly See Electronic Clock Timer section m some models Has the oven selector been set to BAKE or BROIL function See Baking and Roasting or Broiling sections Cooktop cooking results not what expected m ls the proper cookware being used See Cookware section m is the control knob set to the proper heat level See Cooktop Controls section m 15 the appliance level Level the appliance See the Installation Instructions m Oncoil element models is the element inserted properly See Coil Elements and Burner Bowls section Oven cooking results not what expected m 15 the appliance level Level the appliance See the Installation Instructions m 15 the proper temperature set Double check the recipe in a reliable cookbook m 15 the proper oven temperature calibration set See Oven Temperature Control section m Was the oven
18. gh temperatures foods react with porcelain Staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result This will not Place up to 9 patties equally spaced on broiler grid affect cooking performance 13 How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring loss of gloss hairline cracks and popping sounds The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures burning soil to a powdery ash The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle but the time can be changed Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil Once the oven has completely cooled remove ash with a damp cloth To Self Clean Before self cleaning make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin DOOR LOCKED CLEANING light will flash until the door is closed 1 Push in and turn the oven control knob to CLEAN The door will lock within 6 seconds and OVEN ON and OVEN HEATING indicator lights will come on If the door does not lock it will try to lock for 1 minute If the door fails to lock the self cleaning cycle will be canceled and an error code will be displayed 2 Press the up or down arrow pads to select a clean time between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes During the last 30 minutes of the self cleaning cycle the oven will start to cool down
19. h items could be seriously injured Proper Installation Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Storage in or on the Range Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing
20. ing cycle the entire cooktop area may become hot The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on It will cycle on and off at all settings to maintain the selected heat level Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating For more information see Cleaning section m Do cook foods directly the cooktop m Donotallow objects that could melt like plastic or aluminum foil to touch a hot cooktop m Clean up sugary spills and soils as soon as hot surface indicator light goes off If not wiped up while warm surface pitting can occur m Do cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop It could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely m careful when using heavy skillets and large pots Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area Cookware should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm outside the area m Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them Residue and water can leave deposits when heated m Lift pots and pans and off the cooktop Sliding them could leave permanent scratches and marks m Use flat bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency Cookware
21. ings Porcelain m See stainless steel or cast iron enamel on steel or cast iron Stainless steel Heats quickly but unevenly A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware When used as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates TIMER TIMER Clock Display 3 Increase 5 Timer 4 Decrease When power is first supplied to the appliance everything on the display will light up for 5 seconds Then PF will appear on the display Any other time PF appears a power failure occurred Reset the clock See Clock section When the oven is not in use the display will show the time of day This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a m or p m To Set Before setting make sure the oven and Timer are off 1 Press CLOCK The colon will flash during Clock programming 2 Press the up A or down Y arrow pads to set the time of day The time can be changed in either small or 10 minute increments by pressing a pad briefly or by pressing and holding a pad 3 Press CLOCK The colon will stop flashing when the Clock is active The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and minutes and counts down the set time The Timer does not start or stop the oven To Set 1 Press TIMER The colon will flash during Timer programming 2 Press the u
22. ner bowl To Replace 1 Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element receptacle 2 Holding the coil element as level as possible carefully push coil element terminal into the receptacle 3 When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle The lift up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath Be careful not to drop the cooktop Damage could occur to the finish and the cooktop frame For more information see the General Cleaning section To Lift 1 Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the supports lock into place To Replace 1 Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them 2 Slowly lower the cooktop into place When canning for long periods alternate the use of surface cooking areas elements or surface burners between batches This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool W Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element Canners should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm outside the cooking area m Do place canner on two surface cooking areas elements or surface burners at the same time On ceramic glass models only use flat bottomed canners On coil element models the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended If not installed the life of the coil element will be shortened See
23. p or down arrow pads to set length of time 3 Press TIMER The Timer will begin counting down 5 seconds after the time is set To display the time of day while the Timer is counting down press CLOCK Time of day will be displayed 5 seconds before returning to the Timer countdown When there is one minute of time remaining a single tone will sound and the display will begin counting down in seconds When the Timer reaches zero the display will show End and four 1 second tones will sound To Cancel Press TIMER twice in the Timer mode IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or burner cycling may give incorrect readings The oven provides accurate temperatures however it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven so the temperature calibration can be adjusted It can be changed in Fahrenheit only A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount Use the following chart as a guide ADJUSTMENT F COOKS FOOD 10 F a little more 20 F moderately more 30 F much more 10 F little less 20 F moderately less 30 F much less To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration on models with electronic clock timer 1 Press and hold CLOCK until the oven display shows the current calibration for example 00 if not yet adjusted or about
24. preheated See Baking and Roasting section m ls the proper bakeware being used See Bakeware section m Are the racks positioned properly See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section m 15 there proper air circulation around bakeware See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section m Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan Check to make sure batter is level in the pan m Is the proper length of time being used Adjust cooking time m Hasthe oven door been opened while cooking Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times m Are baked items too brown on the bottom Move rack to higher position in the oven m Are pie crust edges browning early Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust 18 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with m Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information m Use and maintenance procedures W Accessory and repair parts sales m Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc m Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area yo
25. r non abrasive cleanser Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears Burned on soil m Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel Hold scraper as flat as possible on surface and scrape Repeat for stubborn spots Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel Metal marks from aluminum and copper m Cooktop Polishing Creme Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears The marks will not totally disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable Tiny scratches and abrasions m Cooktop Polishing Creme Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after many cleanings become less noticeable COOKTOP CONTROLS Do not use steel wool abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner Do not soak knobs When replacing knobs make sure knobs are in the OFF position On some models do not remove seals under knobs m Soap and water or dishwasher Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove COIL ELEMENTS on some models Do not clean or immerse in water Soil will burn off when hot For more information see Coil Elements and Burner Bowls m Damp cloth Make sure control knobs are off and elements a
26. r toward range Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins 4 Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of the frame hinge slot then push in the bottom of the clip until flanges are flush with the front frame o 90 5 Openthe door completely and remove the door removal pins Save door removal pins for future use 6 Close the door TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate m Is the power supply cord unplugged Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet m Hasa household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit Cooktop will not operate m 15 the control knob set correctly Push in knob before turning to a setting m ceramic glass models is the Cooktop Lockout set See Cooktop Lockout section m Oncoil element models is the element inserted properly See Coil Elements and Burner Bowls section Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop m 15 the cookware the proper size Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area element or surface burner Cookware should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm outside the cooking area Oven temperature too high or too low m Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment See Oven Temp
27. ratures 25 F 15 C Use suggested baking time For pies breads and casseroles use temperature recommended in recipe m Place rack in center of oven Insulated cookie Place in the bottom third of oven sheets or baking May need to increase baking time pans m Little or no bottom browning Stainless steel m May need to increase baking time m Light golden crusts m Uneven browning Stoneware m Follow manufacturer s instructions m Crisp crusts Ovenproof glassware ceramic glass or ceramic m Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C 11 1 Oven Vent coil element model 1 Oven Vent ceramic glass model The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and should not be blocked or covered Doing so will cause poor air circulation affecting cooking and cleaning results Never set plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent On coil element models the element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm over the element On ceramic glass models Cooktop Polishing Creme can be used to minimize soiling in the vent area See Assistance or Service section to order To Minimize Soiling ceramic glass models 1 Use the Self Cleaning cycle often before the oven becomes too soiled 2 Before Self Cleaning apply Cooktop Polishing Creme on th
28. re cool BURNER BOWLS on some models m Solution of 1 2 cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gallon 3 75 L water Soak for 20 minutes then scrub with stainless steel wool pad m Oven cleaner Follow product label instructions m Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad Porcelain enamel only not chrome mg Dishwasher SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP on some models Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage For more information see Lift up Cooktop section m Steelwoolpad CONTROL PANEL m Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel OVEN CAVITY Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools At high temperatures foods react with porcelain and staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result Self Cleaning models m Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first Standard Cleaning models On some models the oven door can be removed See Oven Door first W Steel wool pad m Oven cleaner Follow product label instructions Make sure room is well ventilated Do not let cleaner contact gasket thermostat or exterior surfaces because damage will occur Line the floor with newspaper OVEN DOOR GLASS on some models m Glass cleaner and paper towels or non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad 15 OVEN RACKS m Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first Racks will discolor and become harder to sli
29. results in longer cleaning and more smoke Ground meat patties Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to 34 in 2 cm thick help get rid of heat odors and smoke well done 4 13 14 7 8 Do not block the oven vent s during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must be able to move freely See Oven Vent s section Pork chops Do not clean rub damage or move the oven door gasket The 1 in 2 5 cm thick 4 20 22 10 11 door gasket is essential for a good seal Ham slice precooked Prepare Oven 1 2 in 1 25 cm thick 4 8 10 4 5 m Remove the broiler pan grid cookware and bakeware and on some models the temperature probe from the oven Frankfurters 4 5 7 3 4 m Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt Lamb chops damaging the oven 1 in 2 5 cm thick 4 14 17 8 9 m Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide See General Cleaning section for more information Chicken Los m Hand clean inside door edge and the 177 in 3 8 cm area E que t A s around the inside oven cavity frame being careful not to Oneless re i ji move or bend the gasket This area does not get hot enough during self cleaning to remove soil Do not let water cleaner Fish etc enter slots on door frame Use a damp cloth to clean this Fillets 1 4 1 2 in 4 8 10 4 5 area 6 1 25 cm thick Steaks 1 in 4 16 18 8 9 m Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage 2 2 5 cm thick At hi
30. ss Steel Cleaner amp Polish See Assistance or Service to order m Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Vinegar for hard water spots CERAMIC GLASS on some models Do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur Always wipe with a clean wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to prevent streaking and staining Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help prevent scratches pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service to order A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service to order The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades Store razor blades out of the reach of children Light to moderate soil m Paper towels or clean damp sponge Clean while the cooktop is still warm You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so Sugary spills jellies candy syrup m Cooktop Scraper Clean while the cooktop is still warm You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so m Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears Heavy soil dark streaks specks and discoloration m Cooktop Polishing Creme o
31. the ceramic glass cooktop will not discolor the cooktop pattern will not wear off the rubber seal between the ceramic glass cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack the ceramic glass cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock and the surface unit elements will not burn out Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance to instruct you how to use your appliance to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or to replace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood improper installation acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in the Use and Care Guide Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 specifi
32. u can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Canning Unit Kit coil element models Order Part 242905 Cooktop Polishing Creme ceramic glass models Order Part 4392916 Cooktop Scraper ceramic glass models Order Part 3183488 Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish stainless steel models Order Part 4396095 WHIRLPOOL COOKTOP BUILT IN OVEN AND RANGE WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool Corporation designated service company FIVE YEAR WARRANTY On ceramic glass ranges and ceramic glass cooktops in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts for the CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktop Whirlpool Corporation warrants that
33. ven temperature control knob to OFF The OVEN ON indicator light will turn off AWARNING To Broil at a Lower Temperature If food is cooking too fast turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise until the OVEN ON indicator light goes off To broil food slower from the start of cook time set the oven temperature control knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and NUR qi 163 C These temperature settings let the broil elements cycle DVD UD and slow cooking results Broiling Chart Burn Hazard For best results place food 3 in 7 cm or more from the broil element Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted Do not touch the oven during the for individual foods and tastes Recommended rack positions are Self Cleaning cycle numbered from the bottom 1 to the top 5 For diagram see the Keep children away from oven during Positioning Racks and Bakeware section Self Cleaning cycle COOK Failure to follow these instructions can result FOOD POSITION minutes in burns Side 1 Side 2 IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to Steak the fumes given off during the Self Cleaning cycle Exposure to 1 in 2 5 cm thick the fumes may result in death to certain birds Always move birds medium rare 4 14 15 7 8 to another closed and well ventilated room e m Self clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled Heavy soil wes gone J
34. ver Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Anti Tip Bracket Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed Slide range forward Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti tip bracket Range Foot IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following a WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of under Sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating TIPPING OF THE RANGE THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI TIP DEVICES TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY SLIDE RANGE FORWARD LOOK FOR ANTI TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI TIP BRACKET CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the back guard of a range children climbing on the range to reac
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