Page 2 - Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.; A N; OTE TO
2 WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS •...
Page 3 - Your safety and the safety of others is very important.; DANGER
3 R ANGE S AFETY continued on next page You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’tfollow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’tfollow instructions. Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this man...
Page 4 - RANGE SAFETY; – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 RANGE SAFETY – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using therange, follow basic precautions, including thefollowing: • WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUSTBE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED...
Page 5 - ONTROL PANEL; ARTS AND
5 COOK TIME/ COOK TIME/ TIMED BAKE BROIL HEAT CLEAN ON START TIME/ ART TIME/ DELAY OFF CANCEL CANCEL START 5 SEC 5 SEC ENTER ENTER TIME DOOR LOCKED AUTOCLEAN CUSTOM BROIL SELF CLEANING OVEN CLEANING OVEN TIMER START? CLOCK TIMER • • CANCEL START TIME COOK TIME Oven vent (p. 23) Surface burners and g...
Page 6 - SING THE SURFACE BURNERS; Using POWER Burner; WARNING; Burner heat settings
6 U SING Y OUR R ANGE U SING THE SURFACE BURNERS NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookwarewhich has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The cookware could overheat, causing damage to thecookware or cooking product. Using POWER Burner POWER Burner is an adjustable setting for the leftfront burn...
Page 7 - USING YOUR RANGE; CONT; In case of a prolonged power failure; HARACTERISTICS OF COOKWARE MATERIALS
7 USING YOUR RANGE U SING THE SURFACE BURNERS ( CONT . ) In case of a prolonged power failure You can manually light surface burners. Hold a litmatch near a burner and turn the control knob tothe LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn thecontrol knob to the setting you want. Home canning info...
Page 8 - Positioning racks and pans; SING THE OVEN; Rack placement for specific foods:
Positioning racks and pans Place the oven racks where you need them beforeturning on the oven. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge and lift it out. • Be sure the rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your handsif rack(s) must be moved while...
Page 9 - AKEWARE CHOICES
9 B AKEWARE CHOICES Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. BAKEWARE TYPE Light colored aluminum • Light golden crusts• Even browning • Use temperature and time recommended in recipe. Dark aluminum and otherbakeware with dark, dul...
Page 10 - Indicator lights; HE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL; Using the control lock
Display/clock • When you first plug in the range, “PF” will appearon the display until you press any commandpad. If “PF” again appears on the display, yourelectricity was off for a while. • When you are using the oven, the display willshow preheat times and temperature settings. • When you are not u...
Page 11 - ETTING THE CLOCK; SING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER
The minute timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hoursand minutes up to 12 hours, 59 minutes. Theminute timer will display minutes and seconds forsettings under 1 hour. 1. Press TIMER. The timer indicator light will light up. 2. Set the interval to be...
Page 12 - TARTING
3. Start the minute timer. The minute timer will begin counting downimmediately after the timer is started. When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones. NOTE: To display the time of day while theminute timer is counting down, press CLOCK. 4. To clear the display, turn off the minute timer...
Page 13 - AKING; Roasting meats and poultry
ON IMPORTANT: Do not try to light the oven burnerduring a power failure. 1. Place the racks where you need them. For more information, see “Positioning racks andpans” in “Using theOven” earlier in this sec-tion. NOTE: Do not place fooddirectly on the oven door orthe oven bottom. 2. Choose the bake s...
Page 14 - Saving energy
5. Press START/ENTER. A preheat conditioning time counts down theapproximate preheat time after the oven temperature has been set and START has beenpressed. The heat, bake, and on indicator lightswill light up. The oven control automatically setspreheating times based on the oven temperatureyou sele...
Page 15 - DJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Although your new oven is properly adjusted toprovide accurate temperatures, it may cook fasteror slower than your old oven. If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature byfollowing the steps below. NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a ...
Page 16 - ROILING
NOTE: Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. 1. Place the rack where you need it. See “Broiling guidelines” later in thissection. 4. Press CUSTOM BROIL. The broil indicator light will light up. 5. Start the oven. The on and heat indicator lights will light up. NOTES: • You c...
Page 17 - To custom broil at a lower temperature:; Broiling guidelines
To custom broil at a lower temperature: • If food is cooking too fast, press the t temp pad until “325°F” shows on the display. • If you want food to broil slower from the start,press CUSTOM BROIL and press the t temp pad so a temperature between 300°F and 525°F shows on the display. Press START/ENT...
Page 19 - SING THE ELECTRONIC; MEALTIMER; TM; CONTROL
ON The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn theoven on and off at times you set, even when you arenot around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods that do not need a preheated oven, like meats andcasseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking forcakes, cookies, etc. – they will not rise pr...
Page 20 - To delay start and stop automatically:
To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Place the oven rack(s) where you need them and put your food in the oven. To place your racks correctly, see “Positioningracks and pans” in “Using the oven” earlier inthis section. 2. Choose the bake setting. ON 20 USING YOUR RANGE PRESS YOU SEE BAKE 6. Star...
Page 23 - HE OVEN VENT; HE ANTI
23 T HE OVEN VENT Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent that is near the middle of the backguard. Thevent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not toblock the vent, or you will get poor baking/roastingresults.NOTE: Never store plastics, paper, or other itemsthat could melt or b...
Page 24 - HE STORAGE DRAWER; Removing the storage drawer:
24 T HE STORAGE DRAWER Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You canremove the drawer to make it easier to clean underthe range. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stopsare small, round objects formed in the...
Page 25 - EFORE YOU START
25 U SING THE S ELF -C LEANING C YCLE B EFORE YOU START Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, makesure you: • Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get hotenough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil toburn away. Use hot water and detergent or asoapy, steel-wool pad for cleaning. NOTE: DO NO...
Page 26 - ETTING THE CONTROLS; USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
26 S ETTING THE CONTROLS USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE 1. Press AUTO CLEAN. The clean indicator light will light up. This will automatically set a 3 1 ⁄ 2 -hour Self-Cleaning cycle. NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down 1 ⁄ 2 hour before the cycle is over. 2. Set the cleaning time (optional). If...
Page 27 - OW THE CYCLE WORKS
6 . After the oven cools to room temperature, wipeoff any residue or ash with a damp cloth orsponge. If needed, touch up spots with a mildly abrasivecleanser or cleaning sponge. To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time: If the oven temperature is above normal broilingtemperatures, the Self-Cleani...
Page 28 - ARING FOR; LEANING CHART
28 w WARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. C ARING FOR Y OUR R ANGE C LEANING CHART Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on allcl...
Page 29 - CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
29 C LEANING CHART ( CONT . ) CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Surface burners • See the “Sealed surface burner” section in the “Caring for your range” section. Oven cavity • Food spills containing sugar and/or milk • All other spills • Soap and water • Self-cleaning c...
Page 30 - Cleaning the surface burners; EALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP
Cleaning the surface burners • You should routinely remove and clean the burnercap. Always clean the burner cap after a spill-over. Keeping the burner cap clean preventsimproper ignition and an uneven flame. • For the proper flow of gas and ignition of theburner, do not allow spills, food, cleaninga...
Page 31 - To clean the burners:; EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR
31 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE S EALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP ( CONT . ) To clean the burners: 1. Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base. 2. Clean the burner cap with warm, soapy water and a sponge. You can also clean it with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do not clean the...
Page 33 - To replace the oven light:; HE OVEN LIGHT
33 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light will come on when you open theoven door. To turn the light on or off when the oven dooris closed: • Push the oven light switch on the backguard. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the o...
Page 34 - ROUBLESHOOTING; ANGE DOES NOT WORK
34 T ROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of anykind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you stillneed help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 36. R ANGE DOES NOT WO...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING; OOKING RESULTS
35 W HEN SELF - CLEANING YOUR OVEN PROBLEM The Self-Cleaning cyclewill not work CAUSE • You did not press START/ENTER. • The door is not closed all the way. TROUBLESHOOTING C OOKING RESULTS D ISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM The display is showing“PF” “F” followed by anumber shows on thedisplay CAUSE If none...
Page 36 - EQUESTING
36 Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301.Our consultants are available toassist you. When calling:Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of yourappliance (see the “A Note to You” section).This information will help us better respon...
Page 37 - NOTES
Page 39 - NDEX
I NDEX 39 TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET................................................3, 23 ASSISTANCE ..............................................................36 BAKING Aluminum foil ............................................................8Bakeware .............................................
Page 40 - WARRANTY; WHIRLPOOL; AS
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. Instruct you how to use your range. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs. B. Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-famil...
