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ELECTRIC RANGE

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts, accessories or service, call: 

1-800-253-1301

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or visit our brand website at ...

www.whirlpool.com

www.estateappliances.com

www.magicchef.com

www.roperappliances.com

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W10162215A

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 W10162215A

Page 1: ...rvice call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our brand website at www whirlpool com www estateappliances com www magicchef com www roperappliances com Table of Contents 2 W10162215A 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: ...7 OVEN USE 8 Electronic Clock Timer on some models 8 Display 8 Clock 8 Timer 8 Oven Temperature Control 8 Aluminum Foil 9 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 9 Bakeware 9 Oven Vent 9 Baking and Roasting 10 Broiling 10 RANGE CARE 11 Self Cleaning Cycle on some models 11 General Cleaning 12 Oven Door 13 Storage Drawer 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 15 Accessories 15 WARRANTY 16 ...

Page 3: ...tructions 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 inst...

Page 4: ...ese 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 u...

Page 5: ...me models B Oven indicator lights C Oven temperature control D Surface burner locator E Left front burner control F Left rear burner control G Surface heating indicator light H Right rear burner control I Right front burner control A Left front control knob B Left rear control knob C Surface heating indicator light D Bake and broil oven control knob E Oven temperature control knob F Oven heating i...

Page 6: ...orage drawer G Control panel H Automatic oven light switch on some models I Broil element not shown J Door gasket K Bake element L Self clean latch on some models A B C D E F G H I J K L WARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI Start food cooking Bring liquid to a boil Medium High 6 8 Hold a rapid boil Quick...

Page 7: ... Canning Unit Kit is recommended If a kit is not installed the life of the coil element will be shortened See Assistance or Service for instructions on how to order 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 ...

Page 8: ...me is set To display the time of day while the Timer is counting down press CLOCK Time of day will be displayed 5 seconds before returning to the Timer countdown When there is 1 minute of time remaining a single tone will sound and the display will begin counting down in seconds When the Timer reaches zero the display will show End and four 1 second tones will sound To Cancel Press TIMER twice in ...

Page 9: ...vent will cause poor air circulation affecting cooking and cleaning results Do not set plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent The element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than 1 3 cm over the element FOOD RACK POSITION S Large roasts turkeys angel food bundt cakes quick breads pies 1 or 2 Yeast breads casseroles meat...

Page 10: ... juices Very thin cuts of fish poultry or meat may not need to be turned After broiling remove the pan from the oven when removing the food Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven making cleaning more difficult Before broiling position rack according to the Broiling Chart It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe Position food...

Page 11: ...eating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring loss of gloss hairline cracks and popping sounds The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures burning soil to a powdery ash The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle but the time can be changed Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 min...

Page 12: ...ENTS on some models Do not clean or immerse in water Soil will burn off when hot For more information see Coil Elements and Burner Bowls Cleaning Method Damp cloth Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool BURNER BOWLS on some models Cleaning Method Solution of cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gal 3 75 L water Soak for 20 minutes then scrub with stainless steel wool pad Oven cleaner Follow prod...

Page 13: ...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 hinge levers back to the locked position Check that the door is free to open and close If it...

Page 14: ... See Coil Elements and Burner Bowls section Oven will not operate On some models is the electronic clock timer set correctly See Electronic Clock Timer section On some models has the oven selector been set to a BAKE or BROIL function See Baking and Roasting or Broiling sections Oven temperature too high or too low Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment See Oven Temperature Control s...

Page 15: ...aring impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Our service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further as...

Page 16: ... in a remote area where service by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available 10 The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 11 Major appliances with original model serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be easily determined This warranty is v...

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