Whirlpool RF317PXX User's Manual
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1. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correctthe installation of the range product 2 Instruct you how to use the range product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when range product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool 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 limitation or exclusion 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 franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our Roun service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere inthe U S Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3150266 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A e Makers Dish2. container particles could cause injury e Keep range vents unobstructed e Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven Do not clean door seal It is essen tial for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it e 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 flam mable materials contact surface units areas near units heating ele ments or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window e FOR YOUR SAFETY e DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for buying a Whi
3. parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area referto Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 5 lf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Pane 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the prob lem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request Notes WHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY I FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company
4. py water Rinse well and dry Do not soak 5 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place NOTE When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position ZIEL pr e EINE ML Solid Element Surface Units AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Solid element surface units do not glow red when hot Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is COOL before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Turn off all surface units 2 For best results wipe off surface units with a damp soft cloth and soapy water after each use Burned on food may be removed with a soapy scouring pad The red spot in the center of the sur face unit will gradually wash off This is normal and will not affect the operation of the surface unit 3 IMPORTANT After cleaning apply a thin coat of salt free oil to the COOL surface units then heat 3 5 minutes It may still smoke slightly when heated If surface units have dark spots caused by grease and food the oil treatment will improve their appearance but not eliminate the spots NOTE Optional Electrol dressing can be applied to the surface units to improve their appearance 4 The stainless steel trim rings will gradually yellow from the heat of the surface units and pans This is normal The yellowing c
5. you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained con sultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence continued on next page 21 Perea eee RB e o MUR x CELA pci e E 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net ol work of autho service rized Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look n your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whirl APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 22 4 it you need FSP replacement
6. FACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking Use HI to start Use MED HI Use MED for foods cook to hold a gravy pud ing to bring rapid boil to dings and liquids to a fry chickenor icing to boil pancakes cook large amounts of vegetables Use MED LO Use LO to to keep food keep food cooking after warm until starting it ready to onahigher serve Setthe setting heat higher or lower within the LO band to keep food atthe temperature you want ACAUTION Solid elements stay hot for a long time Do not use the HI setting for long periods of time or leave pans on hot elements when cooking is done Burned food and damage fo the cookware could resulf Solid Element Surface Units Before placing a pan on solid element surface units for the first time heat on HI setting for five minutes The surface units will give off smoke as the protective coating applied at the factory finishes bonding to the surface Solid element surface units are made of heavy cast iron to provide ev
7. an be removed by using stainless steel cleaner or Cook Top Polishing Creme on the trim rings To obtain order information for Cook Top Polishing Creme Part No 814009 or Electrol dressing Part No 814030 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46305 The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle itis in 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly Standard Oven Cleaning The standard oven has to be hand cleaned Use warm soapy water soapy steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner See Cleaning Chart below for further instructions Do not allow commercial oven cleaner ACAUTION to contact the heating elements thermostat heat seal or exterior surfaces of the oven Damage will occur Using Foil To catch sugar or starch spills from pies and casseroles use a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack slightly larger than the cooking container NOTE Do not use foil o
8. eated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles selector oven temp 5 When baking is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 4 Put food in the oven During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tem perature at the setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when compared to your old oven the new design may give you different results If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 4 Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2 Loosen the locking screws inside Knob straight off the control knob Note the posi tion of the notches TOOTH NOTCHES 3 To lower the temperature move 4 To raise the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO the tooth a notch closer to HI Each Each notch equals about 10 F notch equals about 10 F 5 C 5 C Tighten t
9. en cook ing Each surface unit has a built in protective limiter as a safety feature The lim iter senses uneven cooking temperatures and automatically reduces the heat level The limiter will sense uneven heat when a pan boils dry or when a pan is removed and the surface unit is left on The heat level may also be reduced automatically if the bottom of the pan is not flat or if the pan is too large or too small for the element This will result in longer cooking times Solid elements hold heat longer than conventional surface units For best cooking results use a high setting for only a very short period of time Then use a lower setting to complete the cooking You may want to turn the solid element surface unit OFF a few minutes before you finish cooking Cookware Pans should be the same size or larger than the surface unit to prevent boil overs and hot handles Use only flat bottomed utensils Flat bottoms allow maximum contact between the pans and surface units for fast even cooking Pans with uneven bottoms or with raised patterns on the bottoms are not suitable Do not use trivets woks with skirts or canners with concave or ridged bottoms To check your cookware for flatness place a straight edge across the bottom of each piece Move the straight edge around If light shows anywhere be tween the pan and the straight edge the pan is not flat Do not use it See the Cooking Guide for additional cookware information Settin
10. et or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heat ing elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder They could catch on fire Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than The surface unit some of the heat ing element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency Never leave surface units unat tended at high heat settings A boil over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food continued on next page Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and
11. foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack fo catch spill overs n 19 The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door To turn the light on when the oven door is closed push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel Push it again to turn off the light To Replace AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Since bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury 4 Unplug appliance or disconnect 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in at the main power supply the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its 4 Replace the bulb cover by socket Replace the bulb with a screwing it in clockwise Plug in 40 watt appliance bulb appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 20 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind If nothing operates e is the power supply cord plugged into a li
12. g the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock 4 Push in Minute Timer Knob and 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop turn clockwise until clock shows out Turn clockwise until Minute the right time of day 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 itin minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer 1 Without pushing it in turn the 2 Without pushing in turn the knob Minute Timer Knob until the timer back to the setting you want hand passes the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING Using the Oven Controls Baking 4 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven Te change rack position lift rack at front and pull out The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For more information see the Cooking Guide selector 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is pre h
13. he locking screws and replace the control knob Broilin Bees 4 Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broil Chart in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions 2 Put the broiler pan and food on 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself NOTE The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to the rack BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures oven temp selector 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off Custom Broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counter clockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C The lower the tempera ture the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures 1 Using the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock The automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Automatic baking is ideal f
14. including the following e Read all instructions before using the range e Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions It is recom mended that the range be in stalled by a qualified installer The range must be properly con nected to electrical supply and grounded A Du a 5 ee To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly in stalled anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is installed properly remove the storage drawer see page 14 and verify that the anti tip bracket is engaged Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start 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 wear loose or hanging gar ments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot sur face unit or heating element and you could be burned 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 Do not store flammable materials in ornearthe range They could explode or burn Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering with a well fitted lid cookie she
15. ood waste when using the MEALTIMER control Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the back guard below the control panel The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking can result AWARNING Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plas tics Use potholders to move pans Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface units The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip bracket Use care when handling the drawer Removing the Storage Drawer 4 Empty drawer of any pots and 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer pans befo
16. or foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result To delay start and stop automatically 4 Position the oven rack s properly 2 Make sure the clock is set to the and place the food in the oven right time of day 3 Push in and turn the Start Time 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start want the oven to shut off oven temp selector 5 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control BAKE to the baking temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 7 After baking is done orto stop the oven before preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the 12 Oven Temperature Control to OFF To start baking now and stop automatically 1 Position rack s properly and place food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 3 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 out 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE B Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want 6 After baking is done or to stop the oven before the preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF AWARNING To avoid sickness and f
17. r foil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking results could occur Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior Warm soapy water and Wipe off regularly when range surfaces a soft cloth is cool Non abrasive plastic Do not allow food containing scrubbing pad for heavily acids such as vinegar tomato soiled areas lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface units Warm soapy water and Make sure the cooktop and the Solid a soft cloth surface units are cool elements Soap filled scrubbing Wipe off the surface units after each pad or scouring powder use See Solid Element After each cleaning heat surface Surface Units on page units until dry 16 for more information To darken surface units or to remove rust spots Make sure surface units are cool Salt free oil on a After each cleaning apply thin coat soft cloth of oil to surface units then heat for 3 5 minutes Slight smoking of oil will occur Electrol dressing e Follow the directions on the Part No 814030 dressing NOTE This will improve surface unit appearance but not eliminate dark spots Trim rings Stainless steel cleaner Make sure surface units are cool or Cook Top Polishing Follow directions provided with Creme Part No 814009 cleaner or polishing creme NOTE Yellowing of trim rings is normal from heat of the surface uni
18. re removing drawer Pull all the way out drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Replacing the Storage Drawer DRAWER SLIDE RAIL 4 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into 2 Lift drawer front and push in until the drawer guides on both sides metal stops on drawer slide of opening rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged Remove the storage drawer Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket See Installation Instructions for 14 further details Optional Door Panel Pac If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits White Kit No 814069 or Almond Kit No 814070 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Turn control knobs to the OFF position 2 Pull control knobs straight off 3 Use warm soa py water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 4 Wash control knobs in warm soa
19. rlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door onthe oven frame and purchase date from sales slip Keep this book the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Parts and features Model RF317PXX AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER START STOP OVENLIGHT OVEN SURFACE UNIT CLOCK MINUTE TIMER TIME TIME SWITCH SELECTOR MARKER LEFT REAR OVEN HEATING RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL KNOB LEFT FRONT SURFACE HEATING OVEN TEMPERATURE RIGHT FRONT CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL CONTROL KNOB OVEN VENT CONTROL PANEL AUTOMATIC OVEN T SOLID ELEMENT LIGHT SWITCH SURFACE UNIT TE MODEL AND SERIAL BROIL NUMBER PLATE SK Se e SS CSS QQ OVEN RACK HEAT SEAL SY a Jl N eS ANTI TIP BRACKET P ae gt ELEMENT REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR Using your range Using the Surface Units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface Unit Markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface Heating Indicator Light The SUR
20. ts and pans See page 16 for order information 48 continued on next page PART Control knobs Control panel Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Oven door glass Standard oven WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth Warm soapy water ord soapy steel wool pad Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Spray glass cleaner or warm soapy water and a non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads OR Commercial oven cleaners Heavy duty aluminum foil or shallow pan HOW TO CLEAN Wash rinse and dry well Do not soak Wash rinse and dry well Follow directions provided with the cleaner Clean after each use Wash rinse and dry well Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas Make sure oven is cool Follow directions provided with the cleaner Wash rinse and dry well Remove door for easier access Clean heovily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water Remove door for easier access Place newspaper on floorto protect floor surface Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner Rinse well with clear water Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven Cleaners to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur Place piece of
21. use amp care guide Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE The Oven Vent IMPORTANT SAFETY The Storage Drawer INSTRUCTIONS Optional DoorPanelPac PARTS AND FEATURES CARING FOR YOUR RANGE USING YOUR RANGE Control Panel and Knobs Using the Surface Units Solid Element Surface Units Setting the Clock The Oven Door Using the Minute Timer Standard Oven Cleaning Using the Oven Controls Cleaning Chart Baking The Oven Light Adjusting the Oven IF YOU NEED SERVICE Temperature Control OR ASSISTANCE Broiling WHIRLPOOL RANGE Custom Broil WARRANTY Using the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range You are responsible for Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide e Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight and where it is protected from the elements See the Installation Instructions e Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintaining the range Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range e Making sure the range is secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket with arearleveling leg positioned under bracket IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions
22. ve circuit with the proper volt age See Installation Instructions Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate e Is the Oven Selector turned to BAKE or BROIL If Oven Selector is turned to TIMED BAKE wait until start time is reached e is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting Is the automatic MEALTIMER Clock set correctly If surface units will not operate or seem to cook too slow e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box els the surface unit control knob turned to a setting other than OFF e Are you using the proper cook ware See page7 e Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knobfs will not turn e Did you push in before trying to turn If cooking results aren t what you expected e Is the range level e Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 10 e If needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e If baking have you allowed 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation Are the pans the size called for in the recipe e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face elements being used Seethe Cooking Guide for more infor mation on cooking problems and how to solve them 2 If
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