Whirlpool SF318PEW User's Manual
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1. 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 limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 07726300 43634012. continued on next page 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Broiler drawer Steel wool pad and e Clean after each use pan and grid clean warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly after each use e After broiler is cool wipe interior with warm damp sponge For heavily soiled areas use a soapy steel wool pad Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray Make sure oven is cool glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water and Wash rinse and dry thoroughly a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Sponge and warm Make sure oven is cool soapy water Remove door for easier access See page 19 Wash rinse and dry well Remove door for easier access Rinse well with water Soapy steel wool pad Remove door for easier access for heavily soiled areas e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor OR surface Commercial oven Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner for heavily cleaner soiled areas Rinse well with clear water Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven clean ers to contact the heat seal thermo stat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur 22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel Push the switch again to turn off the
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4. Do not remove the cooktop Doing so could result in product damage Cleaning the contoured well areas The contoured well is a recessed area Burner cap located around each burner If spills occur in contoured well section 1 Blot up spills with a paper towel 2 Wipe with a clean damp sponge 3 Dry NOTE When cleaning the cooktop area or around the burner base use care to prevent damage to the ignitor If a cleaning utensil should catch it the ignitor could be damaged or broken If the ignitor is damaged or broken the surface burner will not light When cleaning the cooktop leave the burner cap in place to protect the ignitor from possible damage ignitor sfot well area 17 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning the surface burners The burner caps should be routinely Burner cap removed and cleaned Always clean burner caps after a spillover Keeping the fats tube pening burner caps clean prevents improper ba ignition and an uneven flame e For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE OPENING e Gas must flow freely through the ignitor slot for the burner to light properly This ignitor slot area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boilovers and spillovers ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place whenever a Surface burner is in use Ignitor slot should remain clean as long as burner cap is seated
5. efficiency use only flat bottomed cook ware in good condition e The pan should have straight sides anda tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface burners through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e Pans should be easy to clean Check to be sure there are no crevices rough edges or areas where food might collect e Be sure pans do not tip whether they are full or empty e Use cookware only as it was intended to be used Follow pan instructions This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners USING YOUR RANGE __ 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 e For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner e Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Re
6. gt N Whirlp ol HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare A Note to You Important Safety Instructions Parts and Features Using Your Range Caring for Your Range 16 If You Need Assistance or Service 24 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT MODEL SF318PEW TO THE CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND 2 96 KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated Whirlpool ranges are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli ance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury burns fire which could cause pr
7. Knob to 0 00 If no other time is set within three seconds the time of day will reappear on the display USING YOUR RANGE E 2 eee eee a ee ee eee a E a Te Baking roasting NOTE Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure See Important Safety Instructions on page 4 for more information 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position pull rack out to the stop raise the front edge and lift out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 N Push 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 Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Do not place food directly on the oven bottom 4 During baking roasting the oven burner will turn on and off to maintain the tem perature setting 5 When baking roasting is done turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF l oven temp marama _ USING YOUR RANGE ao 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 after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the baking
8. Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 26 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 27 WHIRLPOOL Gas Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service cails to
9. children alone or unattended e Gas fuels and their use in appliances can in area where the range is in use They cause minor exposures to benzene should never be allowed to sit or stand on formaldehyde carbon monoxide and any part of the range They could be soot primarily from incomplete combus burned or injured tion Significant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Properly adjusted e Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly continued on next page e Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure Personal injury could result Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure e Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual e 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 sur faces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door and window could also become hot enough to cause bur
10. for service 24 POSSIBLE CAUSE Air gas mixture is incorrect PROBLEM Burner flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on Burner is wet from washing Control knob s You are not pushing in before will not turn turning Cooking results The range is not level are not what you expected The oven temperature seems too low or too high The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circu lation around pan when baking Flame size does not fit the cooking utensil being used When broiling you have not completely closed the broiler drawer The display is showing 88 88 There has been a power failure iF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE _ SOLUTION Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to check air gas mixture Let dry Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size Allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of
11. large amounts of vegetables Low e To keep food warm until ready to serve NOTE Do not cook with the control in the LITE position In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners can be manually lighted Hold a lit match near a burner and turn the control knob to the LITE position After the burner lights turn the control knob to the desired setting AWARNING Fire and Explosion Hazard e f 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 e Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON e Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface burner The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product Cookware tips No one brand of cookware is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cookware for your needs e NOTE For best results and greater fuel
12. light AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electri cal shock or burns To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main a power supply 2 Remove the light bulb from its socket G Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 3 Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 23 If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM The power cord is not Plug the power cord into a live circuit Nothing will operate plugged into a live circuit wit
13. roasting results you can change the temperature calibration by following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over L Notches 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the Locking control knob Note the position of the Screws notches To raise To lower 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and turn skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the left Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and turn skirt counter clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the right Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the controli knob Tooth Broiling The broiler drawer is located below the oven door Always broil with the oven door closed ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not step on or apply excess weight to broiler drawer when open Doing so could damage the door 13 USING YOUR RANGE Pull the broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened 2 Place broiler pan grid so grease can drain down sides into lower part of the broiler pan See picture 3 Before the broiler is turned on place food on broiler pan and position the broiler pan at one of the three levels 4 Close broiler drawer 5 Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL The broiler will aut
14. the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil Completely close broiler drawer Reset the clock See page 10 25 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under i Whirl SERVICE APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See
15. ING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Control panels Exterior surfaces other than control panels Surface burners grates and caps Sponge and warm soapy water Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm soapy water Warm soapy water and sponge or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad OR Dishwasher for grates HOW TO CLEAN e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e 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 milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Be careful when cleaning around the model and serial number plate the numbers wipe off easily e See pages 16 19 for cleaning instruc tions
16. be referred to a qualified 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 near the range before servicing the range READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of yOur range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all Parts and features Oven vent Electronic Clock Minute Timer Surface burners and grates Manual oven light switch Control panel Oven burner ogi not Shown Anti tip bracket Model and serial number plate on left side of broiler opening Broiler drawer Control panel Left front Left rear Oven temperature Right front Right rear Manual oven control knob control knob control knob control knob control knob light switch D Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface burners Adjusting the oven temperature control Positioning racks and pans Broiling Energy saving tips The oven vent The anti tip bracket For best air circulation Setting the clock Using the Minute Timer Baking roasting To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of y
17. cian Do not service the sealed burner yourself CARING FOR YOUR RANGE re PEERS I C Locating pegs Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock To remove 1 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly CARING FOR YOUR RANGE a ee Removing the broiler carriage The broiler carriage can be removed for easier cleaning To remove 1 Pull broiler drawer open Broiler door will tilt down when opened 2 Remove the broiler pan and grid Broiler pan and grid 3 Slightly lift broiler carriage and pull all the way out Broiler carriage To replace 1 Push broiler carriage in until carriage is locked under placement tab in rear of broiler carriage body Make sure spring clip at front of carriage snaps into slot in broiler carriage body Carriage must be snapped into body whenever you are baking roasting Placement 2 Replace broiler pan and grid 3 Close broiler drawer all the way Spring cli 20 CAR
18. duce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods RACK POSITION 1st or 2nd rack guide from bottom Frozen pies large roasts turkeys angel food cakes Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd rack guide from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies 2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on first and third rack guides from bottom AWARNING Burn Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e f rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands e Do not place items on the open oven door Failure to follow the above precautions could result in burns USING YOUR RANGE ee a n a E e i For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 1 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 e U
19. e burner grates Removing the broiler carriage Surface burners and cooktop Cleaning chart Removing the oven door The oven light Your range is designed for easy care 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 operating like new A WARNING Electrical Shock Fire and Explosion Hazard e Keep appliance area clear and free of combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids e Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning e Do not use bleach or rust removers e Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns electrical shock fire or explosion Surface burner grates 1 Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool 2 Lift off the surface burner grates 3 Wash the grates with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher Use a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad for cooked on foods Rinse and dry well 4 Replace burner grates 16 _CARING FOR YOUR RANGE _ Jo Toan u M O E me ee aa Surface burners and cooktop The cooktop and burner box areas are specially designed to make cleaning easier Because the four burners are sealed cleanups are easy and convenient To clean the cooktop wipe with a damp sponge and dry ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard
20. h proper voltage See Installation with proper voltage Instructions Contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician to reconnect range to gas supply See Installation Instruc tions Range is not properly con nected to gas supply Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Controls are not set correctly Reset controls if needed Remove blockage to airflow to and around range The flow of combustion and or ventilation air to the range is blocked Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control to a temperature setting The oven will not operate The Oven Temperature Control is not turned to a temperature setting Burner fails to light Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker In case of prolonged power failure manually light burners see page 8 Clean with a straight pin see page 18 Burner ports are clogged Burner flames Burner ports are clogged are uneven Clean with a straight pin see page 18 If this fails call an authorized Whirlpool service technician
21. ng roasting or cooking items such as casseroles USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven Oven vent through a vent located in lower part of backguard The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting will result NOTE Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface burners AWARNING Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent could become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics Use potholders to move pans The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with properly installed anti tip bracket supplied with range e f range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip bracket is engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged e Look under the range a flashlight may be needed Check that the anti tip bracket overlaps the base of the range in the right rear or left rear corner e See Installation Instructions for further details 15 Caring for Your Range In This Section Surfac
22. ns 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Use only dry pothoiders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch an open flame Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire e Keep range vents unobstructed e Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard e Do not use the oven for storage e Do not use aluminum foil to line area around surface burners oven bottom or any other part of the range Use alumi num foil only as recommended in this manual e Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak Explosion and injury could result e Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cooktop e Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers Heavy splatter ing or spillovers left on a range could ignite and burn you Pan size is espe cially important in deep fat frying e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are
23. oduct damage and electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property AAWARNING e ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS For more information see the The anti tip bracket on page 15 Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 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 you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date 2 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 To
24. omatically light in 50 60 seconds 6 When broiling is done turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF NOTE Do not preheat the broiler before using Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling oven temp Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible e Start food on higher heat settings then set surface burner control on low to finish cooking e Use the more efficient surface burners instead of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in oven e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when broili
25. our range Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with electric ignitors Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used Push in control knob and turn counter Push in and turn clockwise to the LITE position The clicking counterclockwise 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 any where between HI and OFF ka Surface burner markers g The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by Surface b that knob urface burner marker ______ _ 8 Burner heat settings Use correct burner heat settings see next page If the heat setting is too high it can e Char bacon and cause curling e Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges e Toughen liver fish and seafood e Scorch delicate sauces and custards e Cause a boilover USING YOUR RANGE Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To light the burner After the burner lights turn control back to a desired setting e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook
26. properly on burner Occasionally check burner cap to make sure it is level and covers burner completely e Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown A good flame is blue in color If flames lift off ports are yellow or are noisy when turned off you may need to clean the burners To clean burners Typical surface burner flame at highest setting 1 Remove the burner grate 2 Pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base 3 Clean burner cap and burner grate with warm soapy water and a sponge You can also clean with a nonabrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser Do not clean burner cap or burner grate in dishwasher or a self cleaning oven 4 If the gas tube opening has become soiled or clogged use a cotton swab ora soft cloth to clean the area 5 If ports are clogged clean with a straight pin Do not enlarge or distort port Do not use a wooden toothpick If adjustment is needed call a qualified technician for service 18 6 After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports replace the burner cap and burner grate To replace burner cap make sure cap is properly aligned and leveled Fit locating pegs into the recess in the underside of the cap The cap must be correctly seated on the burner body for proper operation of the burner 7 Turn on the burner to determine if it will light If the burner does not light after cleaning contact an authorized Whirlpool service techni
27. reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons A WARNING or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion could 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 or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance 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 If 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 General e Install or locate the range only in accor burners with a blue rather than a yellow dance with the provided Installation flame will minimize incomplete combus Instructions The range must be installed tion Venting with a hood or an open by a qualified installer The range must be window will further minimize exposure properly connected to the proper gas e Do not store things children might want supply and checked for leaks The range above the range Children could be burned must also be properly connected to or injured while climbing on it electrical supply and grounded e Do not leave
28. se only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another Setting the clock When you first plug in the range or if your electricity was off for a while the display will show 88 88 until the time of day is set 1 Push and hold the Set Button while turning the Set Knob in either direction to the correct time of day 2 Release the Set Button after the time of day is Set Seo E ee ee ee ee ee es a Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes and seconds up to 60 minutes 1 Turn the Set Knob clockwise to the setting you want up to 60 minutes The amr Minute Timer will count down and the colon will flash When the set time is up a tone will sound 2 Press the Set Button The tone will stop and the display will show the time of day To check the time of day when using the Minute Timer Push and hold the Set Button The time of day will appear To return to the Minute Timer display Release the Set Button Tne Minute Timer will continue to count down To cancel the Minute Timer before the countdown is completed Turn the Set
29. suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface burners unattended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface burners This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners When using the oven e Always position the oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spillovers immediately e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipur pose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should
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