Whirlpool RF330PXA User's Manual
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1. ____ FOOD _ RACK POSITION Frozen pies large Lowest level or roasts turkeys 2nd level from bottom 2nd level from bottom 2nd or 3rd level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom Angel and bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes non frozen pies NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 14 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e lf rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury USING YOUR RANGE 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 to 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 Use 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 or2. 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 your range Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is acciden tally left ON 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 start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil Medium high To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pan cakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables Medium low To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve Cookware tips e Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit e NOTE For best results and gre
3. 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 Assistance or Service section of this book After checking 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 PART NO 3187320 10803 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
4. bracket engaged if you have a wall bracket Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel e Make sure the cable on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e Cable must be unhooked from wall bracket to move range for cleaning or service Recon nect cable before using range Wall bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details Optional door panel pac If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions e White Kit No 814069 e Almond Kit No 814070 17 Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Surface units and reflector bowls 18 The continuous cleaning oven Lift up cooktop Cleaning chart Removing the oven door The oven light Your range is designed for ease of care You can do ma cleaning with items found AWARNING around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of
5. cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in per sonal injury from the cooktop acciden tally falling Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 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 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The continuous cleaning oven Standard cleaning oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain Your continuous cleaning oven walls are coated with a special rougher porcelain A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface but s
6. have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 27 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions N N ININ eE To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following General e Read all instructions before using the range nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instruc tions The range must be in stalled by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is installed properly see The anti tip bracket on page 1
7. 7 e CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climb ing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any pan 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 eUse the range only for its in _ tended use as described in this manual eDo not touch surface units areas near units heating ele ments or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units 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 units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window continued on next page Do not wear loose or hanging garnens when using the range hey could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp poth
8. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 18 If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 32 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments CONTINUOUS CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE 5 93 MODEL RF330PXA A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have 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 and which could cause product damage electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever
9. and 2 The oven door does not get as hot as the walls Some hand cleaning may be needed 3 If you do more broiling than baking hand cleaning may be needed 4 Use aluminum foil on the oven bottom according to instructions Spillovers may not burn away and could stain the bottom Hand cleaning AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products Some can become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes WINDOW Keep clean with warm soapy gt N water Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers AA RACKS Use a soapy steel wool pad for best cleaning results Rinse well WALLS AND DOORS Wash with warm soapy water Use a steel wool pad or plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water away from control panel Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak 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 Control panel Sponge and warm soapy Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do water not use steel wool or abrasive OR cleansers They may damage the finish Paper towel and sp
10. ater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units Utensils with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil and or surface unit Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a 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 unit 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 sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan 8 Medium opposite OFF CAUTION Product Damage Hazard if a surface unit stays red for a long time the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils can result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent dam age use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to con tinue cooking e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or sur
11. ction 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 resuit 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 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will operate The oven will not operate The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL The Oven Temperature Control Knob is not turned to a temperature setting A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Surface units are not plugged in all the way The control knobs are not being set correctly You are not pushing in before turning Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper
12. ed 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 29 WHIRLPOOL Electric Cooking Product LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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 LIMITED WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for control knobs FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooking product 2 Instruct you how to use the cooking product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 02 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
13. emove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven USING YOUR RANGE AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element may spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recom mended Poor drainage of grease may result in fire If foil is used cut slits in foil to line up with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan 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 Match the pan to the surface unit size 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 unit control on iow or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longe
14. es 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 temperature settings you can change them by following these steps 1 Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over e 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control Tooth knob Note the position of the notches o lower 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle SoN firmly and move the tooth a notch counter cc clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F Q i 2 5 C AD amp 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Notches Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away from the broil element See Broiling rack position chart on page 14 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicat
15. face unit Home canning information To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results e Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop e Do not place canner on two surface units 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 Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection e To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day USING YOUR RANGE Optional canning kit The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company 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
16. four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another 10 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 then change to SET and CLOCK will show in the display 1 Push the Clock Set button 12 00 will show in the display 2 Push the up or down pad to set the time of day Each tap of the up or down pad will increase or decrease the displayed time by one minute If the up or down pad is held down the displayed time will increase decrease in ten minute increments 3 Push the Clock Set button to start clock operation USING YOUR RANGE Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to 24 hours 1 Push the Timer On Off button SET and TIMER will come on and the display will show 00 2 Push the up or down pad to set the desired time Each tap of the up or down pad will increase or decrease the displayed time by one minute If the up or down pad is held down the displayed time will increase decrease in ten minute increments 3 To cancel the Minute Timer after the countdown is over push the Clock Set button and the display will return to the time of day You will hear two tones every 10
17. ill be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven See hand cleaning tips on page 23 Sugar and starchy spills may leave stains See page 23 for hand cleaning tips Keep foil on oven bottom to catch these spills 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 recommended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space on all sides of pan There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 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 recom mend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nation wide network of autho Gol rized Whirlpool
18. ing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide 16 drawer closed USING YOUR RANGE 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 a properly installed anti tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall mounted anti tip bracket kit e If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip device is engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions can result in personal injury To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a floor bracket e Remove the storage drawer See page 16 Re r e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached leveling to floor with screws leg e Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details To verify the anti tip bracket is Floor
19. lover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite A B B e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan When using the oven e Always position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be re moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam es cape before removing or re placing food IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease eGrease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother raming pan on i range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of an can be extinguished with aking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning eDo not soak removable heat ing elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven eDo 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 part
20. olders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth fora potholder It could catch on fire e Keep range vents unobstructed e Do not heat unopened contain ers 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 can create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop e Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and com ponents underneath them to damage Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency e Check to be sure glass cook ing utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set tings A boi
21. or Light will go off 13 USING YOUR RANGE Custom broil o If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper tempera tures Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks 1 2 thick or less Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you r
22. preads out on the rougher surface The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black The spread out fat on the rough surface gradually burns away at medium to high baking temperatures so the oven can retum to a presentably clean condition Using foil Use foil on the oven bottom to catch sugar and starchy spills from pies and casseroles It must be used properly Cut foil from a roll of heavy duty 18 inch 45 cm aluminum foil or buy a foil kit Part No 241430 from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard e Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before using foil Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock e Do not let foil touch the bake element It could damage the element Make sure foil is flat on the bottom and away from the bake element 1 Turn off all controls 2 Lift the cool bake element slightly to lift the feet off the oven bottom 3 Slide the foil under the bake element Make sure the foil is centered and long enough to start up both side oven walls without wrinkling For proper baking lower the bake element so all feet rest solidly on the foil 22 Fat spatter Standard beads up porcelain Turns black Fat spatter Continuous spreads out cleaning Burns away porcelain ee eee o paa CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning tips 1 The oven window and racks are not coated Clean them by h
23. r 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 is after a meal has been cooked in it 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 broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection 15 USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven pem through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on The vent is _S needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result Oven vent NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use potholders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Keep flammable materials away from oven vent Failure to do so can result in burns ora fire The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip floor bracket Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before remov
24. ray e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel glass cleaner Apply cleaner to paper towel Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm soapy Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Use other than control water nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad panel on heavily soiled areas 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 Surface units No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse in water Chrome reflector Warm soapy water and Wash rinse and dry thoroughly bowls a nonabrasive plastic e Clean frequently scrubbing pad e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Broiler pan and Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly grid clean after warm soapy water each use Oven racks Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray e Make sure oven is cool glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the cleaner Wam soapy water and Wash rinse and dry thoroughly a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad I III CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Heavy duty aluminum foil e Make sure oven is cool e Remove door for easier access e Clean heavily
25. s recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not repair or replace any __ part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a quali fied technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range 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 surtace unit with one piece chrome reflector bow Model and serial number WW piate SSS Control panel Oven vent Plu in Sx Anti tip floor Broil element bracket for information __ 5 on optional A wall mounted anti tip bracket kit see page 17 Bake element Foil liner Removable storage drawer Control panel Left front Left rear Clock Minute Oven temperature Oven Surface control knob control knob Timer control knob selector unit marker Manual oven Surface heating Oven naning Right rear Right front light switch Indicator light indicator light comio control no knob Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units Broiling Positioning racks and pans Broiling tips For best air circulation Energy saving tips Setting the clock The oven vent Using the Minute Timer The storage drawer Baking roasting The anti tip bracket Adjusting the oven temperature Optional door panel pac control 13
26. seconds until you cancel the Minute Timer NOTE To cancel the Minute Timer during a countdown push the Timer On Off button twice The display will show 00 and SET TIMER Then the display will return to the time of day 11 USING YOUR RANGE Baking rossnng 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEAT ING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 5 When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The an HEATING Indicator Light will go off 12 E USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatur
27. 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 APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR Sea Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 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 authoriz
28. soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water Place piece of foil on oven floor to catch spillovers Make sure the foil is centered and long enough to start up both side oven walls without wrinkling e Do not use commercial oven cleaners e Most fat spatters on oven walls and floor will gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during baking 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e 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 electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Be cause bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance or recon nect at the main power supply 26 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This se
29. the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 18 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning chart on page 24 for cleaning instructions Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls w 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 4 When terminal is pushed into the recep tacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip wili keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer if a reflector bowl gets discolored some of your utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it 20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of
30. voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Plug surface units in all the way See Replacing on page 19 Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Push control knob s in before turning to a setting continued on next page 27 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM Soil is visible on continu ous cleaning oven finish Cooking results are not what you expected 28 You broil often Soil is on door Soil is caused by sugar and starchy spills The range is not level 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 circula tion around pan when baking The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The special finish is designed to gradually reduce oven soil during normal baking or roasting It is not designed to keep your oven spotless only presentably clean If you broil often you may see oven soil Follow hand cleaning tips on page 23 The door is cooler than the owven walls Soil w
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