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ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................7 Cooktop Controls.........................................................................7 Ceramic Glass...................
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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: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DANG
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in basic precautions, including the following: the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY Gl
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location and appearance of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panels D EFG AB C A. Left front control knob C. Left rear control knob F. Right front control knob B. Surface heating indicator light D. Electronic oven control G. Surface cooking area locator E. Right rear control knob OFF OFF OFF OFF LO HI LO HI BROIL
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Range F A G L H I J K B C D E A. Surface cooking area or element G. Hot surface indicator light Parts and Features not shown (on ceramic glass models) (on some models) B. Anti-tip bracket H. Automatic oven light switch Coil elements C. Door stop clip (on some models) Oven door window D. Model and serial number plate I. Gasket (behind left side of storage drawer) Oven light J. Broil element (not shown) E. Storage drawer Manual oven light switch K. Bake element F. Control panel L. Self-clean latch
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COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls Ceramic Glass (on some models) The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It WARNING will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat level. It is normal for the surface of white or biscuit ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color. Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the
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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and To Replace: energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or 1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor receptacle. cooking results. Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. Cookware designed with slightly
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Cookware ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. ABCDEF Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates. Cookware material is
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Clock Control Lock This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the oven. To Set: When the control is locked, only the Clock and Timer pads will Before setting, make sure the oven and Timer are off. function. 1. Press CLOCK. To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the oven and Timer are off. Touch and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds. 2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to set the A s
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2. Loosen the locking screws inside the oven temperature To raise the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and turn control knob. the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the right. Each notch equals about 5°F (3°C). B B A A A. Locking screws B. Notches C 3. Adjust temperature. A. Notches To lower the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and B. Tooth turn skirt counterclockwise to move the tooth a notch to the C. Skirt left. 4. Tighten the locking screws and replace knob. OVEN
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Bakeware Oven Vent The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow A manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. A BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS Light colored Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe. A. Oven vent (ceramic A. Oven vent (coil Light golden glass model) element model) crusts The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and Even browning should not be blocke
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Preheating Custom Broiling After START/ENTER is pressed, the oven will enter a timed If foods are cooking too fast, press the TEMP/TIME “up” or preheat conditioning. “PrE” and the time countdown will appear “down” arrow pad until 325°F (163°C) shows on the display. on the display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone 1. Press CUSTOM BROIL to broil foods slower from the start of will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the cooking. display. 2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up”
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Timed Cooking 6. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the oven door to clear the display. WARNING To Set a Delayed Cook Time: Food Poisoning Hazard Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before day. See “Clock” section. or after cooking. 1. Press BAKE. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. 2. Set the temperature (optional). Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter a Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set
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Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer: To Self-Clean: Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or melt. it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. 1. Press AUTO CLEAN. Remove all items from the storage drawer. 2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a How the Cycle Works clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes. IMPORTAN
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Tiny scratches and abrasions OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Cooktop Cleaner: Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft Cleaning Method: cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance, and after Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge: many cleanings they will become less noticeable. Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust
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4. Lift the oven door while holding both sides. WARMING DRAWER and TRAY (on some models) Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from the oven door frame. Make sure drawer is cool and remove tray. Cleaning Method: Mild detergent (for both) All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Oven Light (on some models) The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. It will come To Replace: on when the oven door i
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To Replace: 4. Once the drawer is fully engaged on both sides, slide the drawer back into the closed position. 1. Lift up the back of the drawer and place it inside the range in its fully forward position. NOTE: When you are removing and replacing the storage drawer, a slight push may be needed to move the drawer 2. Lift up the front of the drawer to a level position. stop notch past the drawer glides. 3. Slowly push the drawer into the range until the drawer side rails engage with the gap
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Was the oven preheated? Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate See “Baking and Roasting” section. Is the proper bakeware being used? Is the oven door open? See “Bakeware” section. Close the oven door all the way. Are the racks positioned properly? Has the function been entered? See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section. Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been See “Positioning Racks
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT
