Whirlpool RF315PXE User's Manual
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1. TimeSmart Tips Inside Use ECare Standard Cleaning Electric Range A Note to You Range Safety Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range Caring for Your Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments Appliances Super Capacity 465 4 65 Cubic Foot Oven Making Your World A Little Easier MODEL RF315PXE PART NO 3196273 Rev B wwwWhirlpoolAppliances com A NOTE TO You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more compli cated WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation Look for these tips we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for your appli Model Number ance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate see the diagram Purchase Date in the Parts and Features section Also record the Dealer Name ot2. Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range Before cleaning always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool PART HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs 1 Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel 2 Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm soapy water Rinse and dry them well Do not soak them Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish of the knobs 3 Replace the knobs Make sure all knobs are turned off Control panel e Wash the panel with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe the panel with clean water and dry it well Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish OR e Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the panel Apply the cleaner to the paper towel Exterior surfaces e Wash the surface with a sponge and warm soapy water or paper towel and other than control spray glass cleaner Wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Use a panel nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use steel wool abrasives or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish If you use soap or detergent solutions wipe thoroughly to prevent filmy residue NOTE Do not let foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice remain on the surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool
3. 1 thick Lobster Tails 6 8 oz Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes 21 USING YOUR RANGE THE OVEN VENT AWARNING ESA s Oven vent Burn Hazard Use pot holders to move items from left rear surface unit Failure to do so can result in burns Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the left rear coil element You can cook on this coil element or keep food warm on it while the oven is on The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent by using extra large pans or covers You will get poor baking roasting results NOTE Never leave plastic utensils over the vent They could melt THE ANTI TIP BRACKET 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 22 Anti Tip Bracket Range Foot AWARNING Tip Over 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 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 bra
4. Be careful when cleaning around the model and serial number plate too much scrubbing could remove the numbers Coil elements You do not have to clean open coil elements because spatters or spills will burn off Do not immerse the coil elements in water Chrome reflector e Wash the reflector bowls with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic bowls some models Porcelain enamel reflector bowls some models scrubbing pad Rinse and dry them well Clean the reflector bowls often Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers e Wipe off excess spills e Wash with a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART cont PART Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN Wash the pan and grid with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR e Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher Wash with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well Follow the directions that come with the cleaner e Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down Wash with a sponge or steel wool pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well OR 1 Clean heavily soiled
5. 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 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 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 dealer If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3196273 Rev B 7 97 1997 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
6. In opposite corners on baking Place the pans so 2 A A For best results allow each oven rack Stagger LMS f 12 2 inches of space pans so no pan is directly around each pan and over another between pans and oven walls For best baking results bake 1 sheet of cookies at a time USING ALUMINUM FOIL FOR BAKING Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack Do not line the oven bottom or the entire oven rack with the food Turn up with foil or other liners It could affect the quality of the foil edges and make your baking sure the foil is about 7 LII 1 inch larger all around z KE SEAN than the dish holding Uf eA WNWI the food is ANN Do not cover the entire d rack with aluminum foil It will reduce air circula tion and give you poor cooking results 10 THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Indicator Custom broil pad time pads p 19 17 19 Display e When you first plug in the range PF will appear on the display until you press any com mand pad If PF again appears on the display your electricity was off for a while You will need to reprogram any temperature adjustments you may have made See the Adjusting the oven temperature control section When you are using the oven the display will show preheat times and temperature settings When you are not cleaning or cooking w
7. Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range 9 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 cook top and surfaces facing the cook top 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 undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil
8. areas with a commercial oven cleaner Follow the directions that come with the oven cleaner Place newspaper on the floor to protect the floor surface 2 Wipe well with clean water NOTES Use oven cleaners in a well ventilated room Do not let commercial oven cleaners contact the gasket thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range This will cause damage For easier cleaning you can remove the oven door Carefully follow the instructions in the Removing the oven door section 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS Removing 1 Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before removing coil elements and reflector bowls 2 Push in the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle Then lift it just enough to clear the reflector bowl 3 Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See the Cleaning chart earlier in this section for cleaning instructions 26 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS cont Replacing 1 Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before replacing coil elements and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the coil element receptacle 3 Hold the coil element as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the coil element terminal into the receptacle 4 When the terminal is pushed into the recept
9. cause container to burst and result in injury Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed Placement of Oven Racks Always place 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 TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color 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 heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors For self cleaning ranges e Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven e Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils For units with ventilating hood Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter e When flaming foods under the hood turn
10. 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 underneath 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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
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12. OTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures USING YOUR RANGE BROILING TIPS Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are Place food about 3 inches or more from the broil designed to drain extra liquid and grease away element from the cooking surface This drainage helps e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the prevent spatter or smoke oven when you remove the food Drippings will Do not cover the broiler grid with foil bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven To make sure the grease drains well do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Broiling guide Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom 1 to the top 5 For best results turn meat after approximately of the broiling time Turn chicken pieces after approximately half of the broiling time Very thin cuts such as fish fillets may not need to be turned at all Lobster tails are not turned 20 USING YOUR RANGE BROILING TIPS cont Broiling guide cour APPROXIMATE TIME RACK MINUTES POSITION SIDE 1 Steak 1 thick medium rare medium well done Hamburger Patties thick 1 4 Ib well done 4 13 14 7 8 Pork Chops 1 thick 4 20 22 10 11 Ham Slice 1 2 thick precooked 4 8 10 4 5 Frankfurters 4 5 7 3 4 Lamb Chops 1 thick 4 14 17 8 9 Chicken bone in pieces boneless breasts Fish fillets 4 5 thick steaks
13. acle as far as it will go push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle 27 COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS cont NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to too large for the coil element In either case some the cookware on the coil elements They also of the heat that s meant to go into or around cook help catch spills When they are kept clean they ware goes down and heats the reflector bowl This reflect heat better and look new longer extra heat can cause it to change color If a reflector bowl changes color some of your cookware may not be flat enough or some may be LIFT UP COOKTOP NOTE Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 1 Lift the front of the cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place 2 Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water and a sponge Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas To lower the cooktop lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place 28 REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range you do not need to remove the door However if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section NOTE If the door removal pins included in the Anti Tip Bracket Package are not available nails or screws may be used Be careful that the length of the nail or screw does not dama
14. cket THE STORAGE DRAWER Use the storage drawer to store cookware You can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range Be careful when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty the drawer before you remove it Pull the drawer straight out to the first stop The stops are small round objects formed in the slide rail They keep the drawer from sliding all the way out Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it out to the second stop Lift the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit the ends of the drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of the opening Also be sure the lower guide is fitted onto the lower slide rail 2 Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear the drawer guides Then slide the drawer closed USING YOUR RANGE Lower slide rail inside drawer slide rail opening Upper drawer Lower drawer guides guide on inside walls 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and working like new AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance Doing so can result in death explosion or fire CLEANING CHART
15. er assistance Spanish speak ing hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors 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 you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 34 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION iia eret hace et nnn nuns 10 ANTI TIP BRACKET eeeseeeeeeenenenr nennen 22 ASSISTANCE ith trice pete PER reete 34 BAKING Aluminum foil eeesssseessseeeeeeeeenrrrnnn 10 PAINS dersen ri vir ite I CIN NA DARET 9 10 ste lt higtiies ochaeades jsocce ida acpetnedeewenty deed 9 Seting CY CIS ice RTT 14 15 Jc CER 16 BROILING GIG M 20 PESAD
16. g Refer to the section in this Use is flashing and Care Guide discussing the function If the indicator light s keeps flashing call for service See If You Need Assistance or Service on page 34 If none of these items are causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 34 33 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants are available to assist you When calling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see the A Note to You section This information will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with e Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recom mend that you only use FSP factory authorized parts 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 Accessory and repair parts sales Do it yourself repair help Specialized custom
17. g of 0 Set the new offset temperature YOU SEE ON Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 10 F amounts You can set the temperature change to as low as 30 F or as high as 30 F A minus sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting The minus sign shows the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting example when making oven 10 F cooler Enter the adjustment YOU SEE time of day or minute NOTE The offset temperature resets to 00 if timer countdown the power goes out for more than 1 second How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust ADJUST BY the offset temperature to get the cooking results THIS NUMBER you want You can figure out cooking results by the TO COOK OF DEGREES amount of browning moistness and rising times for FOOD FAHRENHEIT baked foods 17 USING YOUR RANGE BROILING NOTES Do not preheat when broiling unless your recipe recommends it Leave the door partly open whenever you use the oven to broil This lets the oven stay at the proper temperatures e See Broiling tips later in this section 1 Place the rack where you need it You need to place the rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches away from the broil element See Broiling guide la
18. ge the oven by chipping or scratching the porcelain surface To remove 1 Open the door about halfway Insert door Insert door removal removal pins into both hinge hangers Do not pin here remove them while the door is removed from the range Close the door as far as the door removal pins will let you N Hinge hanger Oven door B D B oo Y orn hors DIE Rotate the door toward the range Lift up the door until it stops Do not use the door handle to lift the door Rotate the door toward the floor and pull it toward you Rotate Oven door CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR cont To replace NOTE The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both sides of the door 1 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat at the bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the front frame slot Position the door with the hinge hanger slots almost parallel to the front frame Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots become fastened to the range Lower the door and rotate it slightly from the front to the back until the slots are fully fastened The hinge hanger will be close to the bottom of the front frame slot Pull door open about halfway and remove the door removal pins Save door removal pins for future use 6 Close the door 30 Remove door remova
19. he meat on a rack in a shallow pan This keeps the meat out of the drippings and allows the heat to circulate better e Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness Insert it so the tip is in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry Make sure the thermometer is not touch ing bone fat or the bottom of the pan USING YOUR RANGE BAKING ROASTING ccon 5 Press the start enter pad YOU SEE A preheating time will count down on the display The heat bake and on indicator lights will light up The oven control automatically sets preheat ing times based on the oven temperature you select example for set For 245 F and less the preheating time is temperature of 350 F 3 minutes For 250 F 445 F the preheating time is 6 minutes For 450 F and above the preheating time is 10 minutes The oven is preheated and ready to use when you hear a 1 second tone the on indicator light goes off the countdown is finished and the set temperature is displayed The preheat and set temperatures may be different at the end of the countdown This is normal NOTES There is no preheating time when the oven temperature is greater than 170 F You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start enter pad You do not have to press the start enter pad again The preheating time will not change if you reset the temperature before the coun
20. her information shown in the next column Serial Number Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free l 800 253 1301 To find detailed product information the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer to purchase an accessory item or register your appliance on line please visit our Web site at www WhirlpoolAppliances com RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t ADANG ER follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t AWARN l N G follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed AWARNING Tip Over 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 ins
21. ith the oven the display will show the time of day When setting a function if you do not press the start enter pad within 5 seconds the Start indicator light will flash If you do not press the start enter pad within 5 minutes the function will be canceled Indicator lights An indicator light to the left of the display lights up when you are in a setting An indicator light on the display lights up when the oven is on pp 12 14 USING YOUR RANGE Electronic i Ta is display lights _ __ show o e lt see below MEAT e Wiiehpdo CUSTOM Bake pad Gs E BROIL p 14 Z Temperature Start enter pad p 13 Off cancel pad p 13 Clock timer pads pp 12 13 Using the control lock The control lock lets you disable the control panel command pads The control lock comes in handy when you want to prevent others from using the oven NOTES You can only use the control lock when the oven is not in use or the control has not been set Set the control lock when cleaning the control panel to prevent yourself from accidentally turning on the oven You must reset the control lock if the power goes out for more than 1 second To lock the control panel Press and hold the start enter pad for 5 seconds You will hear a single tone and Loc will appear on the temperature display for 5 seconds Loc and START will then appear whenever a command
22. l pin N Oven door hanger flat Front frame slot bottom CARING FOR YOUR RANGE THE OVEN LIGHT The oven light will come on when you open the oven door To turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed Push the oven light switch on the backguard To replace the oven light 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 4 Replace the light bulb cover by turning it clockwise 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclockwise 5 Plug in range or reconnect power 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 34 RANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM Nothing works CAUSE The range is not plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage The oven does not work See Installation Instructions You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The control knob is not set correctly Push in the control knobs before turning them You have not set the electronic control correctly Refer to the proper instructions You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The coil elements will not
23. lso use a canner pan that you can center over the coil element and that does not extend more overhang I 2 1 dun outside the coil element area ST EN a Large diameter canners Pan pans if not centered correctly trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop Do not place your canner on 2 coil elements at the same time Too much heat will build up and damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce the heat setting to the lowest position needed to keep water boiling center over coil element i 1 inch wi maximum I Coil element When canning for long periods of time alternate use of the coil elements between batches to allow the coil elements to cool down or prepare food in small batches Keep your reflector bowls clean so that they will always reflect heat well Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Optional canning kit Most water bath or pressure canners have large diameters If you do canning with them at high heat settings for long periods of time you can shorten the life of regular coil elements This can damage 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 USING YOUR RANGE POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS General guidelines Rack placement for specific food
24. pad is pressed To unlock the control panel Press and hold the start enter pad for 5 seconds You will hear a single tone and Loc and START will disappear from the tempera ture display 11 USING YOUR RANGE SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Press the clock pad YOU SEE 2 Set the time YOU SEE Press the up A or down W pad s until the correct time shows on the display example for 5 30 3 Start the clock YOU SEE NOTES ral CR To see the time of day when the clock time is TATER not on the display press the clock pad B ssec e You must reset the clock if the power goes off for more than 1 second USING THE MINUTE TIMER The minute timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer You can set the minute timer in hours and minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes The minute timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under 1 hour 1 Press the timer pad PRESS YOU SEE The timer indicator light will light up TIMER 2 Set the countdown time PRESS YOU SEE Press the up A or down W pad s until A the correct time shows on the display TEMP V example for 10 minutes 12 USING YOUR RANGE USING THE MINUTE TIMER cont 3 Start the countdown PRESS YOU SEE TIMER i End display counts down When the time is up YOU SEE You will hear four 1 second tones NOTE To see the countdown time when the minute timer is not on the displa
25. rol knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire Coil element heat settings Use the following chart as a guide SETTING RECOMMENDED USE Easy ways to save energy HI To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil 6 8 To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pancakes 5 For gravy pudding and icing To cook large amounts of vegetables 2 4 To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting LO To keep food warm until it s ready to serve USING YOUR RANGE USING THE COIL ELEMENTS cont Using cookware Use the correct cookware to prevent damage to the coil element cooktop wiring and surround ing areas e f the cookware is too small for the coil element or the bottom is not flat the coil element could stay glowing red for an extended length of time causing damage to the range f you start cooking on high it is important to turn the control down to a lower setting to complete cooking The coil element could overheat or be damaged if a pot has boiled dry or has been left empty on a hot coil element Using the right cookware makes a big difference Home canning information To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results Use the largest coil element for best results 1 1 A
26. s Follow this section carefully to get the best FOOD RACK POSITION cooking results Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack Before turning on the oven place oven racks roasts turkeys angel guide from bottom where you need them food cakes To move a rack pull it out to the stop raise the Bundt cakes most 2nd rack guide tonbedge ancik itout quick breads yeast from bottom Be sure the rack s is level breads casseroles Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your meats hands if rack s must be moved while the oven Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd rack is hot muffins cakes guide from bottom When baking roasting with 1 rack place the nonfrozen pies rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven NOTE For information on where to place your rack when broiling see Broiling guide later in m When baking roasting on 2 racks position racks this section in oven to allow good circulation of air around all the food Do not place items on the oven door when it is open Using insulated bakeware ovenproof glassware and dark metal pans USING YOUR RANGE FOR BEST AIR CIRCULATION Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven Where to place pans for even heat to reach all parts of the oven WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE This results in better 1 pan In center of the oven rack 2 pans Side by side or slightly staggered VY 7 that one is not directly o over the other 3 or 4 pans
27. tdown time ends If you are baking roasting while the minute timer is counting down you can see the set baking roasting temperature for 5 seconds by pressing the bake pad continued on next page 15 USING YOUR RANGE BAKING ROASTING cont 6 When baking put your food in the oven after the preheat countdown time ends During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 7 After cooking turn off the oven PRESS YOU SEE time of day or minute OFF timer countdown o d CANCEL Save energy and save money 16 USING YOUR RANGE ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven If you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below NOTE DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading Also the thermometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles 1 Press and hold the bake pad for 4 seconds YOU SEE The display will show 350 F for 4 seconds Then you will see the current offset temperature for example 00 if you have not already adjusted the temperature factory settin
28. ter in this section 2 Put your food on the broiler pan and place the pan in the center of the oven rack 3 Close the door to the broil stop position The broil stop position lets the door stay open by itself about 5 inches 18 USING YOUR RANGE BROILING cont 4 Press the custom broil pad PRESS YOU SEE The broil indicator light will light up CUSTOM BROIL 5 Start the oven YOU SEE The on and heat indicator lights will light up NOTES You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start enter pad To change the setting see To custom broil at a lower temperature below f you are broiling while the minute timer is counting down you can see the set broiling temperature for 5 seconds by pressing the custom broil pad 6 When broiling is done turn off the oven YOU SEE time of day or minute timer countdown To custom broil at a lower temperature YOU SEE f food is cooking too fast press the custom broil pad and press the W temp pad until 325 F shows on the display example shows broil at 325 F If you want food to broil slower from the start YOU SEE press the custom broil pad and press the W temp pad so a temperature between 300 F and 500 F shows on the display Press the start enter pad Lower temperature settings let the broil burner cycle and slow cooking The lower the temperature ihe slower tie cooking example shows broil at 400 F N
29. the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES This section contains captioned pictures of your range Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in Manual oven light switch Oven vent p 31 p 22 Control panel pp 7 24 Plug in coil element with one piece reflector bowl pp 7 24 26 Automatic oven _ _ _ light switch p 31 Broil element p 18 Anti tip bracket p 22 Model and serial number plate behind left side of storage drawer Bake element p 16 Removable storage drawer p 23 CONTROL PANEL Surface heating indicator light Coil element marker lights up when a shows which coil element coil element is on Oven control you are setting Super Capacity 465 on sac e BROL e gt 9 EY 20 4 custom eve Stock START BROIL Us TIMER ENTER V Ae Asse Left front Left rear Right rear Right front 6 control knob control knob control knob control knob USING YOUR RANGE To get the best cooking results you should use your range the correct way This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently USING THE COIL ELEMENTS Using the control knobs AWARNING Push in the cont
30. tructions 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 continued on next page RANGE SAFETY 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 e WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 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 e CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach 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
31. usssese 2 OVEN DOOR rtt ter pere SABRES 29 OVEN EIGHT iet n rene Entra unen aE 31 OVEN TEMPERATURE eE a e MEETS 17 a cS 14 19 OVEN VEND casina ea arp A a 22 PANS adir dE 9 10 lg ce NE 6 le cC 9 ROASTING Came 9 10 RACKS 3 9 Settilig Cycle tiui ceceipe iet atc o Eoi e 14 15 QUIS ERI EE M HR 14 SAFETY uius IEEE UE 3 5 SERVICE 34 STORAGE DRBAWER cheiecc iine eec rt a ena aeiaai 23 TIPS ze M 9 Brolin sore eite mE 20 21 COOK WANE 255 8 ROASTING geb M 14 Saving energy exei eR R 7 16 TROUBLESHOOTING cceseseeeeeeeeeree 32 33 WARRANTY eredita a rare 36 35 WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL ELECTRIC RANGE FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or WARRANTY workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service FROM DATE OF PURCHASE 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 home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of
32. work COOKING RESULTS PROBLEM Cooking results are The coil elements are not plugged in all the way See Replacing on page 27 You have not set the control knobs correctly Push the control knobs in before turning them to a setting CAUSE The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven not what you expected 32 temperature control on page 17 to adjust the oven temperature You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in the recipe You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size There is not enough air space around the pan when baking Allow 17 to 2 inches of air space on all sides of the pan e The cookware is too large or too small for the coil element being used The pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the coil element being used The range is not level See the Installation Instructions TROUBLESHOOTING DISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM CAUSE The display is showing There has been a power failure Press the off cancel pad to clear the display DF F followed by a number Press the off cancel pad to clear the display If an F code appears again shows on the display call for service See If You Need Assistance or Service on page 34 The indicator light s The function s indicated may not be workin
33. y press the minute timer pad 4 Turn off the minute timer YOU SEE previous display To cancel the minute timer during YOU SEE the countdown previous display STARTING CANCELING A FUNCTION After setting a function for the first time you The off cancel pad will cancel any function except for must press the start enter pad to start the clock minute timer or control lock 35 4 the function OFF e CANCEL 13 USING YOUR RANGE BAKING ROASTING 1 Place the racks where you need them in the oven For more information see the Positioning racks and pans section Front of rack Rear of rack 2 Choose the bake setting YOU SEE The bake indicator light will light up Set the temperature optional YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set a temperature VAY other than 350 F Press A to raise the temper ature or V to lower the temperature in 5 F amounts You can set a temperature anywhere V from 170 F to 500 F Use these pads until the temperature you want shows on the display example for bake at 375 F When roasting put your food in the oven You do not have to preheat the oven when roasting unless your recipe recommends it During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red TimeSmart TIPS Roasting meats and poultry For even cooking place t
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