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ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca
CUISINIÈRE ÉLECTRIQUE
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Pour assistance, installation ou service, composer le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à www.whirlpool.ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA CUISINIÈRE ...................................................19 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3 La bride antibasculement...........................................................19 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ...
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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 Panel 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 Range F A G L H I J K B C D E A. S
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COOKTOP USE ■ Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the Cooktop Controls cooktop. ■ Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, WARNING and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed. ■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly. Then, while wearing oven
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Coil Elements and Burner Bowls Lift-up Cooktop (on some models) (on some models) Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath. bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the finish and help catch spills. the cooktop frame. For more information, see the “General Cleaning” section. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) over the coil e
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Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. Display When power is first supplied to the range, “PF” or a flashing time COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS will appear on the display. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear. Aluminum ■ Heats quickly and evenly. If “PF” or a flashing time appears at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Press OFF/CANCEL and reset the clock if ■ Suitable for all types of cooking. needed. ■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for When the oven is in
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Timer Oven Temperature Control The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven 59 minutes and counts down the set time. temperature because opening the oven door and element or burner cycling may give incorrect readings. NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the oven. The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature To Set: calibration can be adjusted. 1.
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5. When finished cooking, slowly remove items. FOOD RACK POSITION(S) A Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, 1 or 2 bundt cakes, quick breads, pies Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and 2 poultry Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes 2 or 3 BAKEWARE Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use B the following chart as a guide. A. Rear rack section NUMBER OF POSITION ON RACK B. Front rack section PAN(S) 1 Center of rack. Bak
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3. Press START/ENTER. The oven control automatically sets preheating times based Meat Thermometer on the oven temperature selected. On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat, poultry and fish. The temperature can be changed after this step. START/ The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to ENTER does not need to be pressed again. determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with After the oven is preheated and the
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To Broil: 1. Press CUSTOM BROIL. The broil oven indicator light will light Timed Cooking up. 2. Press START/ENTER. The On and Heat oven indicator lights WARNING will light up. The temperature setting can be changed any time before or Food Poisoning Hazard after pressing START/ENTER. See “Custom Broiling” section. Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before If broiling while the time is counting down, the set broiling or after cooking. temperature can be seen for 5 seconds by press
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RANGE CARE The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash. Self-Cleaning Cycle The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, but (on some models) the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil. WARNING Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven h
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■ Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. COOKTOP CONTROLS ■ Vinegar for hard water spots Cleaning Method: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap- When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position. filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing On some models, do not remove seals under knobs. Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. ■ Soap and water or dishwasher: Pu
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To Replace: OVEN CAVITY 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high counterclockwise to remove. temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. ■ Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Do not use oven cleaners. OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS ■ Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove 3. Turn bulb counte
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To Replace: To Replace: 1. Insert both hanger arms into the door. 1. Lift up the back of the drawer and place it inside the range in its fully forward position. 2. Lift up the front of the drawer to a level position. 3. Slowly push the drawer into the range until the drawer side rails engage with the gap in the drawer glides. A 2. Open the oven door. You should hear a “click” as the door is set into place. A. Engage drawer glide. 3. Move the hinge levers back to the locked position. Check tha
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■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See “Cooktop Controls” section. Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate ■ Is the range level? ■ Is the oven door open? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. Close the oven door all the way. ■ Has the function been entered? Oven will not operate See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section. ■ Is the electronic oven control set correctly? ■ On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been See “Electronic Oven Controls” section. set? See “
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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 Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty a
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA CUISINIÈRE Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importante. Nous donnons de nombreux messages de sécurité importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil ménager. Assurez-vous de toujours lire tous les messages de sécurité et de vous y conformer. Voici le symbole d’alerte de sécurité. Ce symbole d’alerte de sécurité vous signale les dangers potentiels de décès et de blessures graves à vous et à d’autres. Tous les messages de sécurité suivront le symbole d’alerte de sécur
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IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, de ■ NE PAS TOUCHER LES ÉLÉMENTS DE SURFACE OU choc électrique, de blessures ou de dommages lors de L’ESPACE PRÈS DES ÉLÉMENTS – Les éléments de l’utilisation de la cuisinière, il convient d’observer certaines surface peuvent être chauds même lorsqu’ils ont une teinte précautions élémentaires dont les suivantes : foncée. Les endroits près des éléments de surface peuvent devenir assez chauds pour causer d
