Whirlpool SF462LXS, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ... performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 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: ... Oven Temperature Control 9 OVEN USE 10 Aluminum Foil tO Positioning Racks and Bakeware 10 Split Oven Rack 10 Bakeware 11 Meat Thermometer 11 Oven Vent 11 Baking and Roasting 12 Broiling 12 Hold Warm Feature 13 Timed Cooking on some models 14 Sequence Programming on some models 15 Warming Drawer on some models 16 RANGE CARE 17 Self Cleaning Cycle on some models 17 General Cleaning 18 Oven Light 19...

Page 3: ...eath I 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 Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the...

Page 4: ...ot store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Proper Installation The range when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA70 In Canada the range must be electrically groun...

Page 5: ...ol _ oo D E D Right rear burner control ACCUSIMMER _burner on some models E Surface burner Iocator C D G N 0 A Oven vent B Surface cooking area C Anti tip bracket D Oven door hinge E Model and serial number plate behind left side of storage drawer F Storage drawer warming drawer on some models G Electronic oven control H Center grate on some models I Surface burner control J Automatic oven light s...

Page 6: ...nnot be turned on by the control knobs When power is first supplied to the range or if the range loses power the surface burners will be in the Cooktop Lockout position The surface burners cannot be activated until power is restored to the range and or the Cooktop Lockout is disengaged Also cooktop burners will be in the Cooktop Lockout position during the self clean cycle To Lock Unlock Cooktop B...

Page 7: ...ods alternate the use of surface burners between batches This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool Center the canner on the grate Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time For more information contact your local agricultural department Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance IMPORTANT Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface co...

Page 8: ...en is not in use the display shows the time of day When performing a timed cook function the display will show either hours and minutes or minutes and seconds A Oven light F Temp hour B Clock G Cooking functions C Display H Control lockout D Start L Auto Clean E Cancel Off J Timer F The Start pad begins any oven function If the Start pad is not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function pa...

Page 9: ...the display Whenever desired time may be added to the kitchen Timer Touch the ADD 1 MIN pad to increase time in 1 minute increments up to 12 hours and 59 minutes Touching ADD 1 MIN will add 1 minute of time to the kitchen Timer only IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door may cause burner cycling to give incorrect readings The oven provides accu...

Page 10: ...age to the porcelain finish do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast 2 breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes 2 or 3 nonfrozen pies Extra large items 6 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 NUMBEROF POSITION ON...

Page 11: ... baking time BAKEWARE RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS Stainless steel May need to increase baking time Light golden crusts Uneven browning Stoneware Baking Follow manufacturer s stone instructions Crisp crusts Ovenproof glassware ceramic glass or ceramic Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C On models without a temperature probe use a meat thermometer to determine doneness of...

Page 12: ...iffer due to the cycling of the elements Waiting an additional 10 minutes after the preheat conditioning time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking foods with leavening ingredients such as yeast baking powder baking soda and eggs Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food Changing the temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control when cooking The lower the temper...

Page 13: ...ture It can also be used at the end of a timed cook Style I Electronic Oven Control To Use f Press WARM 2 Set the temperature optional Press the TEMP up or down arrow pad to raise or lower the temperature in 5 F 5 C amounts to set a temperature other than 170 F 75 C The warm range is 170 F 200 F 75 C 93 C 3 Press START 4 Press OFF CANCEL when finished To Add to the End of a Set Cook Time 1 Press B...

Page 14: ... on When the stop time is reached if programmed the oven will shut off automatically and End will appear on the display End of cycle tones will sound then if on reminder tones will sound every minute 8 Open and close the oven door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Styles 2 3 Series Electronic Oven Control see Electronic Oven Controls section To Set a Timed Cook 1 Press BAKE The bake ...

Page 15: ...p time For example 1 35 5 Continue repeating steps 1 through 4 until the desired number of sequences have been set You can program up to 4 cooking functions within the sequence 6 Press START to begin sequence If you choose to press START your program sequence will begin Additional steps cannot be added to the sequence once START has been pressed Press OFF CANCEL at any time to clear program and to...

Page 16: ...ent foods require different settings in order to maintain the ideal serving temperature Use the following chart as a guide FOOD SEI FING Appetizers dr HI Biscuits dr LO Chicken Boneless Breaded dr HI Nuggets dr HI Coffee Cake dr LO Dinner Plate 1 Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes dr HI Corn Fish Pieces Breaded dr HI Battered dr HI French Fries dr HI Gravy dr 4 Ham Boneless dr 3 Hard Rolls dr LO Lasa...

Page 17: ...N TM setting will automatically determine the length of cleaning time needed based on the number of times the oven has been used since the last self cleaning cycle Maximum clean time is 4 hours 30 minutes and the minimum is 2 hours 30 minutes The oven will automatically shut off once it is clean The door will not unlock until the oven cools Once the oven has completely cooled remove ash with a dam...

Page 18: ...hod Stainless Steel Cleaner Polish Part Number 31464 not included See Assistance or Service section to order Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Vinegar for hard water spots METALLIC PAINT on some models Do not use abrasive cleaners cleaners with bleach rust removers ammonia or sodium hydroxide lye because paint surface may stain COOKTOP...

Page 19: ...or more information see Storage Drawer section Cleaning Method Mild detergent Drawer Liner on some models Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner Clean with mild detergent All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 not included See Assistance or Service section to order WARMING DRAWER on some models Make sure drawer is cool before cleaning Cleaning Method Mild detergent ...

Page 20: ...removing make sure drawer is cool and empty To Remove 1 Pull the storage drawer straight back past the drawer stop notch and the end of the side rails Remove all items from inside the warming drawer and allow the unit to cool completely before attempting to remove the drawer To Remove 1 Open drawer to its fully open position 2 Locate the black triangle shaped tabs on both sides of the drawer A A T...

Page 21: ...sy Is propane gas being used The appliance may have been converted improperly Contact a service technician or see Assistance or Service section Cooling fan runs during baking broiling or cleaning It is normal for the fan to automatically run while the oven is in use to cool the electronic control Oven temperature too high or too low Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment See Oven Te...

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Page 23: ...stalled in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE...

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