Whirlpool TGR51WO, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...f You Need Assistance Or service 24 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call us with qmstions or comments STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODEL TGR51WO TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...NJURY TO PERSONS I COULD RESULT l INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED WITH RANGE l SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For more information see the The anti tip brackets on page 15 Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1 301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 24 If ...

Page 3: ...lation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier 5eneral Install or locate the range only in accor dance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and...

Page 4: ... vents unobstructed l Do not heat unopened containers They couM explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury l Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard l Do not use the oven for storage l Do not use aluminum foil to line reflector pans oven bottom or any other part of the range Use aluminum...

Page 5: ...pur pose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning l Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide l Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician...

Page 6: ...ith the location and appearance of all parts and features Manual oven Surface burners grates and reflector pans Anti tip brackets Model and serial number plate under cooktop Broiler drawer Control panel Left rear control Left front control Oven tempera Right rear ture control control Surface burner markers 6 ...

Page 7: ...matically light the burners each time they are used Push in control knob and turn counter clockwise to the LITE position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking Visually check that burner has lit To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting You can set the control knob anywhere between HI and LO Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surfa...

Page 8: ...ire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON l If the flame should go out while cook ing or if there is a strong gas odor turn the burners OFF Wait five min utes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting burner If gas odor is still present see safety note on page 3 Failure to follow these precautions could result in explosion or fire Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil...

Page 9: ...tion needed to keep water boiling l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place he rack so the top of the food will be entered in the oven 7ack placement for specific foods FOOD Frozen pies large roasts turkeys Angel and bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casse roles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen ...

Page 10: ... must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other l For best results allow 1 X 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as...

Page 11: ...start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting yo...

Page 12: ...sh in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes Put food in the oven NOTES l Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles l Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking roasting the oven burner will tur...

Page 13: ...to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 3 4 5 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 20 F 11 C To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 20 F 11 Tigh...

Page 14: ... Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible l Start food on higher heat settings and then set surface burner control on low to finish cooking l Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible l Turn on the surface...

Page 15: ...er tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip brackets properly secured Personal Injury Hazard To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with properly installed anti tip brackets supplied with range l If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip devices are engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions...

Page 16: ...nge is cool before cleaning l Do not use bleach or rust removers l Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air l Keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates and reflector pans 1 Make sure all surface burners...

Page 17: ...the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 3 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 4 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lowe...

Page 18: ...h use To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad 4 If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports 5 Before putting the burners back dry them thoroughly by setting them in a warm oven for 30 minutes 6 Replace burners making sure they are p...

Page 19: ...ide of the oven door 3 Close the door about Vi of the way 4 Lift the door up and off the hinges To replace 1 Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and couM pinch fingers 2 Hold the door at the sides near the top Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door Insert arms evenly as far as they...

Page 20: ...ve by hand use a screwdriver 3 Place fingers in slots in bottom panel and lift rear of panel up and back until lip at the front of panel is clear of front frame of oven cavity 4 Lift bottom up and out To replace 1 Place oven bottom panel in oven with the back raised about 6 inches or until you can insert the hold down lip at front of panel under the front frame of oven cavity 2 Push back of oven b...

Page 21: ...to paper towel Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly other than control soapy water panels l Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up m...

Page 22: ...ot use a wooden tooth pick l Do not clean surface burner in dish washer Broiler drawer pan and grid clean after each use Steel wool pad and warm soapy water l Clean after each use l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l After broiler is cool wipe interior with warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm soapy water l Wash rinse and dry thorough...

Page 23: ...nse well with clear water l Use in well ventilated room l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur The oven light To turn the light on press the Oven Light Switch on the backguard Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the...

Page 24: ... a live circuit with with proper voltage See Installation proper voltage Instructions Range is not properly con Contact an authorized Whirlpool netted to gas supply service technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instructions A househokl fuse has blown Replace household fuse or reset or a circuit breaker has circuit breaker tripped Controls are not set correctly Reset controls...

Page 25: ...tion Instruc tions The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for Preheat oven if called for in recipe The recipe has never been Use only tested recipes from a tested or is not from a reliable reliable source source The pans are not the type or size recommend...

Page 26: ...4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Estate appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Estate appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area...

Page 27: ...Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Ye3 L WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other right...