Whirlpool GS440LEL - Manual

5 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 locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panel Range 1. Left Rear Burner Control 2. Left Fr...

6 COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LIGHT. Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or while the grate is unoccupied. To Set: 1. Push in and tu...

7 Burner Ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports. To Clean: 1. Remove the burner cap from th...

8 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the appliance, “PF” and the current time will appear on the display. Press any pad to clear “PF” from the display. Any other time “PF” appears, a power failure has occurred. Press any pad and reset the Clock if needed. When the oven i...

9 Timer The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and 59 minutes, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the oven. To Set: 1. Press TIMER SET. If no action is taken after 5 minutes, the display will return to the time of day mode. 2. Press the HR or MIN “up” or ...

10 RACKS Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide. BAKEWARE To cook food evenly, hot air mu...

11 Oven Vent 1. Oven Vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Doing so will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. Baking and...

12 To Custom Broil: 1. Press CUSTOM BROIL. 2. Press TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to change the temperature in 5° amounts. The broil range can be set between 300°F (150°C) and HI (525°F [275°C]). 3. Press START/ENTER. 4. Press CANCEL when finished. BROILING CHART For best results, place food 3 in. (...

13 To Set a Delayed Timed Cook: Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section. 1. Press desired cook function. Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. 2. Press START TIME. 3. Press the HR and MIN “up” ...

14 Warming Drawer (on some models) The Warming Drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at serving temperature. It may also be used for warming breads and pastries. Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same time. For best results, do not hold foods longer than one h...

15 RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room. Self-clean th...

16 General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some mode...

18 3. Press the tab down on the right side, and lift tab up on the left side at the same time, then pull drawer out another inch. 4. Holding the drawer by its sides, not its front, carefully pull it all the way out. To Replace: 1. Align the drawer glides with the receiving guides. 2. Push drawer in ...

19 Oven cooking results not what expected ■ Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Is the proper temperature set? Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. ■ Is the proper oven temperature calibration set? See “Oven Temperature Control” section. ■ Was...