Whirlpool SS385PEE - Manuals

5 FRONT REAR FRONT REAR OVENLIGHT ON/OFF CLOCK CLOCK ST STOP OP TIME TIME COOK COOK TIME TIME CLEAN BR BROIL OIL BAKE AKE CANCEL CANCEL OFF OFF TIMER ON DELAY DELAYOVEN ON OVEN ON TIMER TIMER STOP STOP CLEAN CLEAN HR HR BAKE BAKECLEAN CLEAN BROIL BROILLOCK LOCK Parts and Features Oven vent(p. 21) Su...

6 Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with electric ignitors.Electric ignitors automatically light theburners each time they are used. Push in control knob and turn counter- clockwise to the LITE position. The clickingsound is the ignitor sparking. Visuallycheck that burner has lit. To ...

8 U S I N G Y O U R R A N G E • Use flat-bottomed canners on all types ofcooktops, especially ceramic glass. Cannerswith rippled or ridged bottoms do not allowgood contact with the surface. • Do not place canner on two surfaceburners at the same time. • Alternate use of the surface cookingareas betw...

9 For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in theoven for even heat to reach all parts of theoven. This results in better baking. • Place the pans so that one is not directlyover the other. • For best results, allow 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm) of space around each pan andb...

10 Setting the clock The clock must be set for the automaticoven timing functions to work properly.1. Press the Clock pad. 2. Press the “increase” ( ▲ ) or “decrease” ( ▼ ) pad until the correct time of day shows on the display. 3. Press the Off/Cancel pad. NOTES: • You cannot change time of day dur...

11 After the countdown is over, 3 short toneswill sound, followed by one tone that soundsevery 6 seconds until you press any othercommand pad. To cancel the Minute Timer: Press Timer On/Off pad for about 4 secondsuntil TIMER stops flashing on the display. Using the off/cancel pad The Off/Cancel pad ...

12 Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the ovenburner during a power failure. See the“Important Safety Instructions” sectionfor more information. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further informa-tion, see “Positioning racks and pans”earlier in this section. ...

13 Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjustedto provide accurate temperatures, it maycook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roastingresults, you can change the temperaturec...

14 Broiling NOTE: See “Broiling tips” later in thissection. 1. Position the rack(s) before turning the oven on. See the “Broiling rack positionchart” on the next page. 2. Press the Broil pad.3. Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes on HI before using. 4. Select LO Broil (450°F) by pressing the “increase...

15 Broiling tips • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling.They are designed to drain excess liquidand grease away from the cooking surfaceto help prevent spatter or smoke. • If you broil small quantities, you maywant to use a small broiler pan. They areavailable in the housewares section ofmany d...

17 To start baking/roasting nowand stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Press the Cook Time pad. 3. Press the “increase” ( ▲ ) pad until the desired baking/roasting time shows onthe display. 4. Press the Bake pad. NOTE: If this step is not done, a to...

20 The oven vent w WARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching itemsleft near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. Hot air and moisture escape from the oventhrough a vent located at center rear of thecooktop. The vent is needed for air circula-tion. Do not block the vent by using e...

22 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaningthe oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cyclewith the easy-to-use electronic control. Please review the instructions in this sec...

23 Setting the controls To start the Self-Cleaningcycle now: 1. Press the Clean pad. The display will show “----”. 2. To set the cleaning time, press the “increase” ( ▲ ) or “decrease” ( ▼ ) pad until the desired cleaning time shows on thedisplay. You can set the cleaning timeanywhere between 2 and ...

26 Caring for Your Range NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning. Surface burner grates and reflector pans 1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. 2. Lift off the surface burner grates and remove the reflector pans. 3. Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm,...

27 Surface burners To remove burners: 1. Lift up the cooktop, following instructions on the previous page. 2. Before cleaning, remove and throw away screws that hold each of theburners in place. The screws prevent theburners from moving during shipment.Remove the shipping screws. 3. Grasp burner hea...

28 3. Be sure both tabs are in their slots, that the burner sits level and straight, and thatthe flash tube forms a straight line fromthe ignitor to the burner. NOTE: Occasionally check the burnerflames for proper size and shape as shown.A good flame is blue in color. If flames lift offports, are ye...

29 HOW TO CLEAN • Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight awayfrom control panel. • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Donot soak. • Do not use steel wool or abrasivecleansers. They may damage the finish. • Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs pointto OFF. • Wash, wipe with clean water, and drythoroughly. •...

31 PART Oven door glass Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN • Make sure oven is cool. • Follow directions provided with thecleaner. • Wash, wipe with clean water, and drythoroughly. • Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after oven cools down(see the “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle”section.)...

32 PROBLEM Nothing willoperate The oven willnot operate Burner failsto light Burner flamesare uneven If You Need Assistanceor Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this sectionoutlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solv...

33 PROBLEM Burner flameslift off ports, areyellow, or arenoisy whenturned off Burner makespopping noisewhen on The controlknob(s) willnot turn Self-Cleaningcycle will notoperate Cooking resultsare not whatyou expected “F-” shows onthe display SOLUTION Contact an authorized servicetechnician to check...

34 I F Y O U N E E D A S S I S T A N C E O R S E R V I C E 2. If you need assistance … Call the Whirlpool Consumer AssistanceCenter telephone number. Dial toll freefrom anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.The consultant can instruct you in how toobtain...