Whirlpool TGP325E User's Manual
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1. Use amp Care Standard Cleaning Gas Range A Note to You Range Safety Getting to Know Your Range Using Your Range Caring for Your Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE b MODEL TGP325E Estate WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION PART NO 3196298 Rev A A NoTE TO You Thank you for buying an ESTATE appliance Your ESTATE range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for your appli Model Number ance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see the diagram on Purchase Date page 6 for the location of the plate Also record the Dealer Name other information shown in the next column Serial Number2. Use oven cleaners in a well ventilated room e Do not let commercial oven cleaners contact the heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range This will cause damage For easier cleaning you can remove the oven door Carefully follow the instructions on page 18 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE LIFT UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS 2 Lift the front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place NOTE Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 3 Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm soapy water anda sponge Use a soap filled plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas 4 Wipe off the surface burners with warm soapy water and a sponge after each use To remove cooked on food soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Then scrub them with a plastic scrubbing pad See page 16 for more information 1 Remove the surface burner grates y WARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions 5 Check the burner flames once in a while for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift away from ports are yellow or are noisy turn off the burner Allow the burner to cool and follow Step 6 If you still have a problem contact an authorized Whirlpool service techni ci
3. Notches 9 auon 3 NA SEN SCA e eE a ROTATE HS A O 5 F 1 NOTCH 4 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Locking screws lt OSEN SCR SOT es USING YOUR RANGE BROILING The broiler is located below the oven door Always 4 Close the broiler door broil with the broiler and oven doors closed NOTES Do not step on or apply weight to the broiler door when it is open This could damage the door Do not preheat the broiler before using it Completely close the broiler door during broiling 1 Open the broiler door Then pull out the broiler pan and grid 5 Push in and turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will automatically light in 50 60 seconds 2 Place the broiler pan and grid so grease can drain down into the lower part of the broiler pan 6 After broiling turn the oven temperature control knob clockwise to OFF 3 Before the broiler is turned on place your food on the broiler pan Then place the pan on the broiler bottom or one of the two ledges 12 USING YOUR RANGE BROILING cont Broiling guide Recommended pan positions are numbered from bottom 0 to top 2 see page 12 For best results turn your meat after about of the broiling time Turn chicken pieces after about of the broiling time Very thin cuts such as fish fillets may not need to be turned at all You should rotate the bro
4. 7 Power falllfe a seen inne 8 Surface burner markers cccccccoconcnoncccconononncnononononnna 6 TIPS Bak Wariano 9 Geo 4 I II 8 Roasting u a eines 10 Saving energy eesin Aia AEEA Ei 7 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 22222220000222000000e en nenn 21 22 WARRANTY da 28 27 WARRANTY ESTATE GAS RANGE FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or WARRANTY workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool FROM DATE OF PURCHASE service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which v
5. Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free 800 263 1301 RANGE SAFETY Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these sym bols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire electrical shock or other injuries AWARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to follow these instructions can result in death burns or other injury For more information see The anti tip bracket on page 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
6. Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Use only cookware approved for oven use Follow cookware manufacturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic cookware Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard Do not use the oven for storage Do not use aluminum foil to line area around burners oven bottom or any other part of the range Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop Make sure the cookware you use is large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spill overs Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range could ignite and burn you Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying Check to be sure glass cookware is safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed cookware are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite Mbs AAA e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This wil
7. fuse or tripped a circuit breaker The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See pages 16 and 17 e The burner ports may be clogged Clean them with a straight pin See pages 16 and 17 The burner needs cleaning See page 16 The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions e The burner is wet from washing Let it dry CAUSE The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 11 to adjust the oven temperature You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in the recipe e The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size There is not enough air space around the pan when baking Allow 11 2 to 2 inches of air space on all sides of the pan e The flame size does not fit the cookware being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler door e The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked Make sure nothing is blocking the middle front of the backguard or the floor right in front of the broiler e The range is not level See the Installation Instructions If none of these it
8. if the range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to follow these instructions can result in death burns or other injury CARING FOR VOUR RANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and working like new AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the cooktop Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns CLEANING CHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range Before cleaning always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool PART HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs 1 Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel 2 Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm soapy water Rinse and dry them well Do not soak them Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish of the knobs 3 Replace the knobs Make sure all knobs are turned off Control panel Wash the panel with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe the panel with clean water and dry it well Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers which can damage the finish OR Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner Do not spray the cleaner directly on the panel
9. or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier continued on next page RANGE SAFETY General Install or locate the range only in accordance 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 the electrical supply and grounded Gas fuels and their use in appliances can cause minor exposures to benzene formaldehyde carbon monoxide and soot primarily from incomplete combustion Significant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or repro ductive harm Properly adjusted burners with a blue rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion Venting with a hood or an open window will further minimize exposure Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should neve
10. you must tilt the rack up at the front If the rack is loaded with food tilting the rack could cause the food to spill To avoid spilling do not try to pull out the rack when removing large amounts of food Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven LD 7S VY E Ze for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other For best results allow 1 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls Use only 1 cookie sheet in the oven at a time Using insulated bakeware ovenproof glassware and dark metal pans e When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans place them in the bottom third of the oven You may need to increase the recom mended baking times so test for doneness before removing from the oven e When using ovenproof glassware or dark bake ware reduce the oven temperature by 25 F but use the same baking time Because these pans absorb heat producing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts place the rack in the center of the oven When baking pies and bread you can use the temperature suggested in the recipe Where to place pans WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE 1 pan In center of the oven rack 2 pans Side by side or slightly staggered 3 or 4 pans In opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another USING YOUR RANGE BAKING RO
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12. ASTING IMPORTANT Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure See Range Safety on page 4 for more information 1 Place racks where you need them For more information see Posi tioning racks and pans on page 8 2 Push in and turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven burner will light by itself in 50 60 seconds Energy savings tips Oven peeking can make cooking times longer and affect food quality Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking time Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven by cooking more than one food at a time If possible plan to bake while the oven is still hot after cooking You don t have to preheat the oven when broiling or roasting 10 3 When baking preheat the oven for 10 minutes then put your food in the oven NOTE Do not place your food directly on the oven bottom If you want place the food on the rack at the extra rack position During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to keep the same tempera ture setting 4 After baking roasting turn the oven temperature control knob clockwise to OFF Roasting tips For even cooking place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan This keeps the meat out of the drippings and allows the heat to circulate better Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness Insert i
13. Apply the cleaner to the paper towel Exterior surfaces Wash with a sponge and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and other than control dry well panel Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers which can damage the finish NOTE Do not let foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice remain on the surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool Be careful when cleaning around the model and serial number plate too much scrubbing could remove the numbers Surface burner Wash the grates with a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy grates water Rinse and dry well For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or a powdered cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed continued on next page 15 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART lt con 16 PART Surface burners see Lift up cooktop and surface burners on page 17 for more information Broiler pan and grid Broiler Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN 1 Lift up the cooktop See page 17 2 Wipe off spills with a sponge and warm soapy water right after the burner has cooled For cooked on food 1 Remove the shipping screws one on each side of both ignitors with a Phillips screwdriver Remove the burner from the support bracket 2
14. Wash the burner with warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad or soak in a vinegar and water solution for 20 30 minutes Then scrub it with a plastic scrubbing pad For stubborn stains clean with a scrubbing pad and or a powdered cleanser and water Repeat these cleaning steps as needed 3 Rinse the burner with clean water and dry well 4 If the ports are clogged clean them with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort the ports Do not use a wooden toothpick NOTE Do not clean the surface burners in a dishwasher Wash the pan and grid with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well OR Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher 1 Make sure the broiler is cool before cleaning 2 After each use wipe the interior with a warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad e Wash with a steel wool pad and warm soapy water Rinse and dry well Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well Follow the directions that come with the cleaner Wash with a sponge or steel wool pad and warm soapy water Wipe with clean water and dry well OR 1 Clean heavily soiled areas with a commercial oven cleaner Follow the direc tions that come with the oven cleaner Place newspaper on the floor to protect the floor surface 2 Wipe well with clean water NOTES
15. an to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions 6 If the ports are clogged clean with a straight pin DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports DO NOT use a tooth pick to clean the ports Toothpick pieces may clog the ports IJ U U U U Y continued on next page 17 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE LIFT UP COOKTOP AND SURFACE BURNERS coNr T To lower the cooktop lift the cooktop from both 8 Replace the surface burner grates sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR 18 For normal use of your range you do not need to Insert nail or remove the door However if you have to remove screw here the door follow the instructions in this section Oven door To remove 1 Open the door about halfway Insert nails or he range Lift up the door screws into both hinge until it stops Do not use hangers Do not the door handle to lift the remove them while door Rotate the door the door is removed toward the floor and pull from the range it toward you 2 Close the door as far as the nails or screws will let you CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR coNr To replace NOTE The nails or screws you inserted must still be in both sides of the door 1 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers en ee on the front of the door and your thumbs on the Il inside surface p S 2 Rest the hinge han
16. ar the range before servicing the range READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RANGE This section contains captioned pictures of your range Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in Oven vent _ Oe o temperature p 13 UI control knob pp 10 12 Surface burners and grates pp 7 16 1 J Control panel pp 7 15 Anti tip bracket p 14 Model and serial number plate pp 12 16 CONTROL PANEL Surface burner marker shows which burner you are setting PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN Left rear Left front Right front Right rear control knob control knob control knob control knob UsiNG YOUR RANGE To get the best cooking results you should use your range the correct way This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently USING THE SURFACE BURNERS AWARNING Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Do not operate with a yellow flame Doing so can result in death heart attack or convulsions Your range comes with electric ignitors Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time you turn the control knobs to LIGHT Using the control knobs e Push in the control knob and turn it counter clockwise to the LIGHT position The clicking sound is the ignitor sparki
17. ary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3196298 Rev A 7 86 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
18. ems are causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 23 22 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check Troubleshooting on pages 21 22 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants are available to assist you When calling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see page 2 This information will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with e Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need to order replacement parts we recom mend that you only use FSP factory authorized parts 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 Accessory and repair parts sales e Do it yourself repair help e Specialized customer assistance Spanish speak ing hearing impaired limited vision etc e Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warran
19. ger so that it is flat at the Remove nail bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of or screw the front frame slot Position the door with the hinge hanger slots Range almost parallel to the front frame Oven door Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots Y become fastened to the range Lower the door Hinge and rotate it slightly from the front to the back Y C hanger until the slots are fully fastened The hinge ER hanger will be close to the bottom of the front i i E Hinge frame slot iei pe Pull door open about halfway and remove the G flat nails or screws Close the door J frame slot bottom 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN BOTTOM You can remove the panel in the oven bottom for cleaning To remove 1 Let oven cool 2 Remove the oven racks 3 Remove the 2 hold down screws at the rear of the oven If the screws are too tight to remove by hand use a screwdriver 4 Place your fingers in the slots in the bottom panel and lift the rear of the panel up and back until the lip at the front of the panel is clear of the front frame of the oven cavity 5 Lift the bottom up and out To replace Reverse the steps above 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance
20. iler pan back to the front at the same time you turn the foods APPROXIMATE TIME PAN MINUTES POSITION SIDE 1 SIDE 2 Steak 1 thick medium rare medium well done Ground Meat Patties thick well done Pork Chops 1 thick Ham Slice Y thick precooked Frankfurters Chicken bone in pieces boneless breasts Fish Y2 thick fillets Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes THE OVEN VENT Hot air and moisture escape Heise AWARN N G middle of the backguard The vent lets air circu late properly Be ful not to block or yo a ERUS a get poor baking 4 roasting results NOTE Never store E plastics paper or Use pot holders when touching items left NW other items that could near oven vent melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the Failure to do so can result in burns surface burners Burn Hazard 13 USING YOUR RANGE THE ANTI TIP BRACKET 14 The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly To make sure the anti tip bracket is fastened into place Look under the range you may need a flashlight Check that a leveling foot is positioned under the bracket See the Installation Instructions for further details AWARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range Reconnect anti tip bracket
21. l help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan e Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately u fas AAA e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher RANGE SAFETY Care and cleaning e 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 e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a quali fied technician e Any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a Whirlpool service company or Qualified Agency e Disconnect the electrical supply and the gas supply at the shutoff valve ne
22. ng Make sure the burner has lit N To stop the clicking sound after the burner p gt lights turn the control gt knob to the cook setting you want The control knob has two cook settings However you can set the control knob anywhere between HIGH and LOW NOTE All four electric ignitors will click at the same time However the burner with the control knob turned to LIGHT is the one that will ignite Burner heat settings Use the following chart as a guide SETTING RECOMMENDED USE LIGHT To light the burner HIGH To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil Between To hold a rapid boil HIGH To fry chicken or pancakes and LOW e For gravy pudding and icing To cook large amounts of vegetables LOW To keep food warm until ready to serve Energy saving tips To help shorten your cooking time use the least amount of liquid possible Preheat your pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start your food on a higher heat setting then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking O Place a filled pan on the burner grate before turning on the surface burner AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan Turn off all control knobs when not cooking Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or burns NOTE Do not leave empty cookware or cookware which has boiled d
23. oasting with 1 rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven When baking roasting on 2 racks arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides from the bottom Do not place items on the oven door when it is open Cookware tips The pan should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness cookware e The pan material metal or glass affects how quickly and evenly the pan heats e When using glass or ceramic cookware check to make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners To avoid tipping make sure pots and pans are centered on the grates Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large 1st or 2nd rack roasts turkeys angel guide from bottom food cakes Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd rack guide from bottom 2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies USING YOUR RANGE POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS con Extra oven rack position roasting rack Use this rack position when roasting food too large Extra oven rack position to be placed on the first rack position For proper roasting follow these guide lines The rack must be level Use an adequate amount of liquid in the pan meat juices or water so your food does not get overdone To pull the rack over the door
24. or Service on page 23 RANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM Nothing works CAUSE The range is not properly connected to the gas supply Contact an autho rized Whirlpool service technician to reconnect the range to the gas supply See the Installation Instructions You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker e The control knob is not set correctly Push in the control knobs before turning them OVEN BROILER BURNER PROBLEM The oven does not work The burner fails to light The burner flames lift away from the ports are yellow or are noisy CAUSE You have not turned the oven temperature control knob to a temperature setting e The main or regulator gas shutoff valve is in the off position See the Installation Instructions e The ignitor is broken Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to replace it You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker e The air gas mixture is incorrect Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check the air gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions 21 TROUBLESHOOTING SURFACE BURNERS PROBLEM The burner fails to light The burner flames are uneven The burner flames lift off the ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off The burner makes a popping noise when on COOKING RESULTS PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected CAUSE You have blown a household
25. r be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset the oven controls to the off position if there is a power failure Use the range only for its intended use as de scribed in this manual Do not touch surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door could also become hot enough to cause burns Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch an open flame and you could be burned Use only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire
26. ry on a hot surface burner The cookware could overheat and damage the cook ware or cooking product USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE BURNERS con In case of a prolonged power failure You can manually light surface burners Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LIGHT position After the burner lights turn the control knob to the setting you want Home canning information The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner Do not place your canner on 2 surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce the heat setting to the lowest position needed to keep the water boiling Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results Before turning on the oven place oven racks where you need them To move a rack pull it out to the stop raise the front edge and lift it out Be sure the rack s is level Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack s must be moved while the oven is hot When baking r
27. t so the tip is in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone fat or the bottom of the pan USING YOUR RANGE ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven If you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the temperature calibration by following the steps below NOTE DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading Also the thermometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles 1 Make sure the oven temperature control knob is turned to the off position Pull the knob straight off and flip it over 11 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches Locking Notches screws WEAR LAS OLE E l 2 z E e z 9 varon 3 NA To lower 3 Adjust the temperature e To lower the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt counterclock wise to move the tooth a notch to the G on the COOLER arrow e To raise the temperature hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the G on the HOTTER arrow Each notch equals about 5 F t To raise A N
28. ty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence If the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem you can contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent con sumer experts that voice consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 23 NOTES 24 25 NOTES 26 This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION cocccococanananncnnnnnoncccnnannnnnnnnnnccnnnnanccnnnns 9 ANTI TIP BRACKET eere 14 ASSISTANCE rue teen 23 BAKING IE cM 9 HACKS roda RE REA 8 9 setting Cycle 10 Oft 1
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