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THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, 
please visit our website at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301.

You will need your model and serial number, located on the oven frame behind the top right side of the oven door.

Para obtener acceso a “Instrucciones para el usuario de la estufa eléctrica” en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca 
de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com

Deberá tener a mano el número de modelo y de serie, que están ubicados en el marco del horno, detrás del lado derecho superior 
de la puerta del horno. 

ELECTRIC RANGE

USER INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY.......................................................................................2

The Anti-Tip Bracket .............................................................................2

FEATURE GUIDE .....................................................................................4
COOKTOP USE........................................................................................5

Cookware ..............................................................................................7
Home Canning ......................................................................................7

OVEN USE ................................................................................................8

Electronic Oven Controls ......................................................................8
Sabbath Mode ......................................................................................9
Aluminum Foil........................................................................................9
Positioning Racks and Bakeware .......................................................10
Oven Vent............................................................................................10
Baking and Roasting...........................................................................10
Broiling ................................................................................................11
Convection Baking and Roasting (on some models) .........................11
Cook Time (on some models).............................................................11

RANGE CARE.........................................................................................12

Clean Cycle .........................................................................................12
General Cleaning.................................................................................13
Oven Light ...........................................................................................14

TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................14
ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................15
WARRANTY............................................................................................16

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Summary of Contents for  WFE540H0AB

Page 1: ...erca de su producto visite www whirlpool com Deberá tener a mano el número de modelo y de serie que están ubicados en el marco del horno detrás del lado derecho superior de la puerta del horno ELECTRICRANGE USERINSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents RANGE SAFETY 2 The Anti Tip Bracket 2 FEATURE GUIDE 4 COOKTOP USE 5 Cookware 7 Home Canning 7 OVEN USE 8 Electronic Oven Controls 8 Sabbath Mode 9 Aluminum Fo...

Page 2: ... alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Verify the anti tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions Re engage anti tip bracket if range is moved Do not operate range without anti tip bracket installed and engaged Failure...

Page 3: ...f these 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 glaz...

Page 4: ...he Timer Do not press the Cancel keypad because the oven will turn off 5 If the TIMER is running but not in the display press TIMER to display the countdown for 5 seconds START Cooking start The Start pad begins any oven function If Start is not pressed within 5 seconds PUSH appears in the display If Start is not pressed within 1 minute after pressing a keypad the function is canceled and the time...

Page 5: ...itts remove the spills using a scraper 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 CONVECT Convection baking and roasting 1 Press CONVECT 2 Press TEMP TIME up or down arrow pads to set a temperature other than 350 F 175 C in 5 F 5 C increments between 170 F and 500 F 75 C and 260 C 3 Press START ...

Page 6: ...itional information IMPORTANT To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface and to make soils easier to remove clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils Cooktop On Indicator Light The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel When any control knob on the console panel is turned on the Cooktop On indicator light will glow Hot Surface Indicator Light On ceramic glass m...

Page 7: ...p cooking surface When canning for long periods alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or element On electric cooktops canners should not extend more than 1 3 cm beyond the surface cooking area or element Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or e...

Page 8: ... tone Function has been entered Reminder on some models repeating every 20 seconds after the end of cycle tones Three tones Invalid pad press Four tones End of cycle Energy Save The Energy Save feature places the control and clock into a Sleep mode that reduces power consumption when the range is not being used To enter the Energy Save mode the oven and control must be idle with the Time of Day TO...

Page 9: ...SAb will stop flashing and remain on in the display The oven is now in Sabbath Mode and is Sabbath compliant Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode not Sabbath Mode compliant To set a Timed Bake using Sabbath Mode on some models 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the up or down arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed 3 Press COOK TIME The Cook T...

Page 10: ... oven and should not be blocked or covered Blocking or covering the 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 BakingandRoasting ACCUBAKE Temperature Management System The ACCUBAKE system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise tem...

Page 11: ...ing the bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature while the fan circulates the hot air If the oven door is opened during convection baking or roasting the fan will turn off immediately It will come back on when the oven door is closed CookTime onsomemodels To Set a Timed Cook 1 Press BAKE The bake indicator light will light up 2 Press the TEMP TIME up o...

Page 12: ...ve them with a non scratch scrubbing sponge or plastic scraper Additional Clean cycles may be run to help remove the stubborn soils IMPORTANT Do not use oven cleaners The use of chemicals including commercial oven cleaners or metal scouring pads may cause permanent damage to the porcelain surface of the oven interior NOTES The range should be level to ensure that the entire surface of the bottom o...

Page 13: ... or ammonia because damage may occur Light to moderate soil Can be cleaned with damp paper towels or sponge Light stains should be addressed with cleaner and cleaning pad Sugary spills jellies candy syrup Clean with cooktop scraper and cooktop cleaner Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop Heavy soil dark streaks specks a...

Page 14: ...cted Control knob set to incorrect heat level See Cooktop Use section Range is not level Level the range See the Installation Instructions Cooktop element cycles on and off on High setting Element cycling due to a temperature limiter This is normal operation The element may cycle on and off to keep the cooktop from overheating Oven will not operate Delay start is set See Cook Time section Control ...

Page 15: ...olored bakeware Move rack to a lower position in the oven Incorrect length of cooking time was used Adjust cooking time Oven door was not closed Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing Oven door was opened during cooking Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times Rack is too close to bake burner making baked items too brown on bottom Move rack to h...

Page 16: ...vice if your major appliance is located 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 ...

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