Whirlpool Ranges - Manual

6 COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. The controls can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. Power On Indicator Lights The Power On indicator lights beside the control knobs indicate ...

7 ■ 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 indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used. ■ Make sure the b...

8 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds, then the time of day and “PF” will appear. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear “PF” from the display. If “PF” appears at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Pr...

9 3. Press START. If not pressed within 5 seconds, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. When the set time ends, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then, if on, reminder tones will sound every minute. 4. Press TIMER OFF anytime to cancel the Timer....

10 Traditional Cooking Convection Cooking BAKEWARE To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. Bakeware The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations an...

11 Oven Vent The oven vent should not be blocked or covered, because it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Bake The oven automatically regulates the heat levels and both...

12 BROILING CHART For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual foods and tastes. It is recommended that food be turned approximately two-thirds of the way through the total cooking time. Use a meat the...

14 Timed Cooking Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of time, and/or shut off automatically. Delay start should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly. To Set a Cook Time: 1. Press the desired c...

15 How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds. The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash. The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clea...

17 Oven Light(s) The oven light is a standard 15-watt appliance bulb. It will come on when the oven door is opened. The light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models). On some models, when the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light on or off. To Replace: Before ...

18 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded outlet. ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the c...

19 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance...