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ELECTRIC RANGE

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301

or visit our website at...

www.whirlpool.com 

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To the installer: Please leave this
instruction book with the unit.

To the consumer: Please read and
keep this book for future reference.

Summary of Contents for GR478LXP

Page 1: ...on performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 9761079 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: ...12 Timer 12 Control Lock 13 12 Hour Shut Off 13 Oven Temperature Control 13 OVEN USE 13 Aluminum Foil 13 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 14 Split Oven Rack 14 Bakeware 15 Meat Thermometer 15 Oven Vent 15 Baking and Roasting 15 Choice Bake Function 16 Broiling 16 Convection Cooking 17 Convection Baking and Roasting 17 Warm Hold Feature 18 Timed Cooking 19 Sequence Programming 20 Warming Drawer 21 RA...

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: ...s A Surface cooking area locator B Electronic oven control C Surface cooking area locator D Left front control knob E Left rear control knob F Warm zone push button some models G Right rear control knob H Right front control knob A Surface cooking area locator B Electronic oven control C Surface cooking area locator D Left front control knob E Left rear control knob F Right rear control knob G Rig...

Page 6: ...e drawer on some models or warming drawer on some models G Console night light on some models H Oven light switch on some models I Console panel J Warm zone element on some models K Warm zone indicator light on some models L Hot surface indicator light on ceramic glass models M Automatic oven light switch N Broil element not shown O Gasket P Bake element hidden on some models Q Self clean latch Pa...

Page 7: ...tion near medium or medium low 4 or 5 for a low simmer or when using lids Select a knob position near medium high 7 or 8 for a high simmer or when not using lids On some models select either the Single or Dual Zone settings See Dual Watt Element section 3 Push the ACCUSIMMER control switch back to the NORMAL BURNER setting when finished cooking The indicator light will go out SETTING RECOMMENDED U...

Page 8: ...l When warming baked goods allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic wrap may melt Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food To Use Push in WARM ZONE button to activate Push again to turn off CeramicGlass The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on It will cycle on and off at all settings to maintain the selected hea...

Page 9: ...xpansion channels can be used Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them Residue and water can leave deposits when heated Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop Hot Surface Indicator Light under ceramic glass The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch even after the surface cooking area s is turned off CoilEl...

Page 10: ... 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 material should be of medium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware However when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop...

Page 11: ...lectronic Oven Controls The START pad begins any oven function If not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function pad the START or indicator light will appear on the display on some models If not pressed within 5 minutes after pressing a function pad the oven display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled A Auto clean B Control lock C Warming drawer...

Page 12: ...yle 2 Electronic Oven Control Reminder Tones Reminder tones may be turned off On some models press and hold TIMER SET for 5 seconds rEP OFF or OFF will appear in the display Repeat to turn reminder tones back on and rEP ON or ON will appear in the display All Tones All of the above tones are preset on All except the end of cycle tones can be turned off To Turn Off On Press and hold STOP TIME for 5...

Page 13: ...ide To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration Style 1 Electronic Oven Control 1 Press and hold OVEN LIGHT for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current calibration for example 0F will appear on the display 2 Press the TEMP or TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad s to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10 F 5 C amounts The adjustment can be set between 30 F 15 C and 30 F 15 C 3 Press START ...

Page 14: ...roles The insert can also be used on the counter for a cooling rack Do not place more than 25 lb 11 3 kg on the split rack To Use Racks 1 Place a full rack on position 1 or 2 and the split rack on position 3 or 4 2 Place large items on the right side of the full rack 3 Place deeper covered dishes on the left side of the full rack 4 Place shallow dishes on the split rack 5 When finished cooking slo...

Page 15: ...ning Racks and Bakeware section When roasting it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe To Bake or Roast 1 Press BAKE Press TEMP up or down arrow pads to set a temperature other than 350 F 177 C in 5 amounts The bake range can be set between 170 F and 500 F 77 C and 260 C 2 Press START The temperature can be ch...

Page 16: ...wer the temperature the slower the cooking Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke For proper draining do not cover the broiler grid with foil The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for eas...

Page 17: ...s according to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section When using two racks place them on rack positions 2 and 4 When roasting with CONVECT use the roasting rack on top of the broiler pan and grid It is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe To Select Convection Settings There are five convection presets for time and temperature Eac...

Page 18: ...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 C 325 F 163 ...

Page 19: ...up or down arrow pads to enter the desired time to end cooking 5 Press START The display will count down the time When the time ends the oven will shut off automatically and End will appear on the display End of cycle tones will sound then if enabled reminder tones will sound every minute 6 Open and close the oven door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Set a Delayed Timed Cook Bef...

Page 20: ...ear on the oven display 4 Press ADD STEP NOTE If START is pressed after only one sequence has been programmed a regular cooking mode will start For example if you chose BAKE as your first step and START is pressed the oven will begin a normal baking cycle After START has been pressed additional steps cannot be added to the sequencing If additional steps are desired press OFF CANCEL This will exit ...

Page 21: ...lay 4 Press DRAWER OFF when finished The Warming Drawer operates at 170ºF 80ºC only RANGE CARE Self CleaningCycle onsomemodels 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 hea...

Page 22: ...r open the oven door to clear the oven display Style 2 3 Electronic Oven Control Before self cleaning make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin 1 Press AUTO CLEAN 2 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes 3 Press START ENTER T...

Page 23: ... remover or ammonia because damage may occur Always wipe with a clean wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to prevent streaking and staining Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help prevent scratches pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service to order A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils and ...

Page 24: ...Self Cleaning Cycle first OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide If this happens a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide Steel wool pad BROILER PAN AND GRID Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad Soluti...

Page 25: ...r is replaced on the range To Replace 1 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on its inside surface 2 Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots 3 Tilt top of door toward range Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins Make sure the hinge hangers are fully...

Page 26: ...around cookware on cooktop Is the cookware the proper size Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area element or surface burner Cookware should not extend more than 1 2 5 cm outside the cooking area Hot Surface indicator light stays on Does the Hot Surface indicator light stay on after control knob s have been turned off See Cooktop Controls section Cooktop cooking results not wh...

Page 27: ...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 This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you use only FSP replacement parts FSP replacement parts will fit r...

Page 28: ...Care Guide 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 8 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con...

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