Whirlpool SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGES, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...253 1301 In Canada call for assistance 1 800 461 5681 for installation and service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www whirlpool com or www whirlpoolappliances ca Table of Contents 2 9762257 To the installer Please leave this instruction book with the unit To the consumer Please read and keep this book for future reference ...

Page 2: ...er 8 Control Lock 9 Oven Temperature Control 9 OVEN USE 9 Aluminum Foil 9 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 9 Bakeware 10 Oven Vent 11 Bake 11 Custom Broil 11 Convection Cooking 12 Convection Baking and Roasting 12 Timed Cooking 14 RANGE CARE 14 Self Cleaning Cycle 14 General Cleaning 15 Oven Light s 17 Oven Door 17 Storage Drawer 17 Sweep Thru Base 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 18 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 19 In t...

Page 3: ...instructions instructions DANGER WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Anti Tip Bracket Making sure the anti tip bracket is i...

Page 4: ...hese pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed ...

Page 5: ...G Left front control knob H Right rear control knob I Right front control knob ACCUBAKE SYSTEM OFF HI LO MEDIUM OFF HI LO MEDIUM OFF HI LO MEDIUM OFF HI LO MEDIUM OFF HI LO MEDIUM OFF HI LO MEDIUM OFF HI LO MEDIUM OFF HI LO MEDIUM A B F G H I C D E A Surface cooking area B Oven vent not visible C Anti tip bracket D Model and serial number plate behind left side of storage drawer E Removable storag...

Page 6: ... oven mitts remove the spills while the surface is still warm If sugary spills are allowed to cool down they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers...

Page 7: ... If a kit is not installed the life of the coil element will be shortened For more information contact your local agricultural department Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance Cookware IMPORTANT Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area element or surface burner Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight sides a well fitting lid and the m...

Page 8: ...do not want the clock time to be displayed press and hold the CLOCK pad button for 5 seconds When the clock is not displayed you can see the time for 5 seconds by pressing the CLOCK pad button To Set Before setting make sure the oven TIMER and COOK TIME are off 1 Press CLOCK 2 Press the HOUR or MIN up or down arrow pads buttons to set the time of day 3 Press CLOCK or START Tones Tones are audible ...

Page 9: ...n display shows the current calibration for example 0 CAL 2 Press the TEMP up or down arrow pads buttons to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10 F 6 C amounts The adjustment can be set between 30 F 18 C and 30 F 18 C 3 Press START To Display Temperatures in C instead of F Press and hold the BROIL or CUSTOM BROIL button for 5 seconds A short tone will sound and the temperature display will...

Page 10: ...of rack 2 Side by side or slightly staggered 3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another BAKEWARE RESULTS RECOMMENDATIONS Light colored aluminum Light golden crusts Even browning Use temperature and time recommended in recipe Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or nonstick finish Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking tempera...

Page 11: ...oil The broil element operates at full power when heating Use this setting for normal broiling and top browning Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the appliance It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke For proper draining do not cover the grid with foil The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier cleaning Trim excess fat to reduce spatteri...

Page 12: ...obe to determine the doneness of meats and poultry Check the temperature in 2 or 3 places ConvectionBakingandRoasting During convection baking or roasting the bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature while the fan constantly circulates the hot air If the oven door is opened during convection baking or roasting the broil element and fan will turn off im...

Page 13: ...20 25 25 30 30 35 22 25 27 30 32 35 20 25 25 30 30 35 20 25 300 F 149 C 300 F 149 C 300 F 149 C 325 F 163 C 140 F 60 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C 140 F 60 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C 140 F 60 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C 165 F 74 C Veal Rack Position 2 Loin Rib Rump Roast medium well done 25 35 30 40 325 F 163 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C Pork Rack Position 2 Loin Roast boneless Shoulder Roast 30 40 35 40 325 F 163 ...

Page 14: ...els 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 the oven before it becomes heavily soiled Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning ...

Page 15: ... the oven will automatically turn on When the cycle is complete and the oven cools End will appear on the display and LOCKED will disappear 5 Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display To Stop Self Clean any time Press OFF CANCEL If the oven temperature is too high the door will remain locked It will not unlock until the oven cools GeneralCleaning IMPORTANT Before cleaning make ...

Page 16: ...l panel to remove CONTROL PANEL Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some paper towels Damage may occur Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel OVEN CAVI...

Page 17: ... is heavy To Remove 1 Open oven door all the way 2 Flip up the hinge latch on each side 3 Close the oven door as far as it will shut 4 Lift the oven door while holding both sides Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from the oven door frame To Replace 1 Insert both hanger arms into the door 2 Open the oven door You should hear a click as the door is set into place 3 Move the hing...

Page 18: ...ol section If the indicator light s keeps flashing call for service See Assistance or Service section Display shows messages Is the display showing PF There has been a power failure Clear the display See Display s section On some models reset the clock if needed See Clock section Is the display showing a letter followed by a number Depending on your model press OFF CANCEL OFF or CANCEL OFF to clea...

Page 19: ...ignated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Bra...

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