Whirlpool RF314BBD User's Manual
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1. Home gm Appliances HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare Table of Contents complete aseeseen 2 A Note to You 3 Range Safety 4 6 Getting to Know Siy Your Range 7 g Using Your Range 8 Caring for Your d Range sicia ouctecienas 21 Troubleshooting 27 Requesting Assistance or Service aan 29 INGOX 6 occa 31 Warranty 068 32 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE PART NO 3189069 Rev B O zag MODEL RF314BBD Table of Contents A Note t YOU iiciin ences Range Safety 0 00 ee 4 6 Getting to Know Your Range 7 Using Your Range cccccecseeeeeeees 8 Using the surface units cece 8 Positioning racks and pans 10 For best air circulation 11 Using aluminum foil for baking 11 Setting the COCK ce eeccceeeeeseeesenee 12 Using the Minute Timer 13 Baking roasting cccccccceeceseeeeereees 14 Adjusting the oven temperature CONTO paee eae a 15 BOING areena 16 BOMO MOS seigir 18 Energy saving tips s 18 The oven vent cee ecceseceeeceseeeeeeenes 19 The storage drawer sesers 19 The anti tip bracket 0 ee 20 Optional door panel pac seses 20 Caring for Your Range _ 21 Cleaning the cooktop eeeeeee2. Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The oven will not e You have not set the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL operate e You have not turned the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting The surface units e You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit will not operate breaker e You have not set the control knobs correctly Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Control knob s e You are not pushing in before turning will not turn Cooking results e The range is not level See Installation Instructions are not what you expected e The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 15 to adjust oven temperature e You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for In recipe 21 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Cooking results are not e The recipe you are using may need to be altered to what you expected improve the taste or appearance of the food continued e You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size e There is not enough air space around pan when baking Allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space on all sides of pan There must be a minimum space of 1 inch e The cooking utensil is too large or too small for the surface unit being used Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface unit bein
3. 3 To cancel the Minute Timer after countdown is over press the Clock Set Button You will hear two tones every 10 sec onds until you cancel the Minute Timer NOTE To cancel the Minute Timer during a countdown press the Timer On Off Button twice The display will show 00 and SET TIMER Then the display will return to the time of day display shows time of day 13 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position racks For more information see Positioning racks and pans on page 10 2 Set Oven Selector to BAKE and Oven Temperature Control to 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 roast ing or cooking items such as casseroles 3 Put food in oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera ture at the setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 4 After cooking turn off oven Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted Locking Tooth to provide accurate temperatures it may screws cook fast
4. 3189069 Rev B 10 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Regislered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
5. 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 Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Oven vent __ ee Ponies f Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result 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 if you have one Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawer Drawer slide rail 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the before removing drawer Pull drawer drawer guides on both sides of opening straight out to the first stop Lift front 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal and pull out to the second stop stops on drawer slide rails clear white 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front the way out aga
6. number ie toll free 2a hove 1 800 253 1301 Range Safety Your safety is important to us AWARNING This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special This symbol alerts you to such attention to these symbols and follow any dangers as fire electrical shock instructions given Here is a brief explana burns and personal injury tion of the use of the symbol IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following AWARNING General could be burned or injured e Read all instructions before using Do not operate the range if it is the range damaged or not working properly einstall or locate the range only in Do not use the range for warming accordance with the provided or heating the room Persons Installation Instructions The could be burned or injured or a range must be installed by a fire could start qualified installer The range eUse the range only for its intended must be properly connected to use as described in this manual electrical supply and grounded eDo not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements could 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
7. to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 2 95 OO D WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL 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 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 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
8. Na 14 16 OVEN VENT rrii edtiiecncaceiies a 19 FANGS escrito A 9 10 PARTO A a O 7 PACKS tonirana ANTOS 10 ROASTING PADS serran a a 10 HACKS Gina A 10 Seng EYCI aaar 14 SAFETY cites ones sauunte aacantane nesta 4 6 SE ANICE ee ee oP 29 STORAGE DRAWER REMOVING innin 19 Replacing miiia 19 SURFACE UNITS Control KNOBS uiine 8 24 Control setting guide 00 eeecee eee 8 Hot surface indicator light 0 00 8 Oven heating indicator light 14 16 Surface unit indicator lights 0 8 Surface unit markers ceecee 8 TROUBLESHOOTING issan 27 WARRANTY serisinin aeania ia 32 31 WHIRLPOOL CLEANTOP Freestanding Range Warranty 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 FULL FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CLEANTOP WARRANTY ceramic cooktop to the original purchaser of this product From Date of Purchase Whirlpool warrants that The ceramic cooktop will not discolor The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off The rubber seal between the ceramic cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack The ceramic cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock The surface units will not burn out Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how
9. about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food Do not cover the entire rack with alumi num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result 11 USING YOUR RANGE 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 on the display 1 Press the Clock Set Button 2 Press the up or down pad to set time of day Each time you press the up or down pad the displayed time will increase or decrease by one minute If you hold down the up or down pad the dis played time will increase decrease in display shows set time of day 10 minute amounts 3 Press the Clock Set Button to start the clock 12 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 Press the Timer On Off Button 2 Press the up or down pad to set desired time Each time you press the up or down pad the displayed time will increase or decrease by one minute If you hold down the up or down pad the displayed time will increase decrease display counts down time in 10 minute amounts
10. ange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom 10 Rack placement for specific foods RACK POSITION Frozen pies large Lowest level or roasts turkeys angel 2nd level from food cakes bottom 2nd level from bottom Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd or 3rd level from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 17 USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation 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 Hot air must circulate around the pans in the over another 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 11 2 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 3 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is
11. ce unit is turned on by that knob Surface unit indicator lights One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on PUSH TO TURN Hot surface indicator light The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the car control panel will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot Saal to touch The Indicator Light amp will continue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch even after it is turned off AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death fire or burns 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 HI e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil 6 8 e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables 2 4 e To keep food cooking after starting itona higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve USING YOUR RANGE Using the ceramic glass You can however use the newer cook cooktop ware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable f
12. ck position chart on page 17 TT ATTN 2 Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack 3 Position door Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 5 When broiling is done turn off oven Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off USING YOUR RANGE To custom broil at a lower temperature e 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 food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C Lower temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cook ing The lower the temperature the slower the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures 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 f
13. d spillovers on cooktop Use pans with tall sides e Do not cook food directly on cooktop NOTE Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utensil could overheat and damage the utensil or surface unit e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information center over surface unit Pan 1 inch maximum overhang a e e e m m e Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit 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 Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans General guidelines e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on e To move rack s lift rack s at front and pull out e Be sure the rack s is level e If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven When baking on two racks arr
14. do e WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping 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 20 eCAUTION Do not store things not touch or let clothing or other children might want above the flammable materials contact range Children could be burned surface units areas near units or injured while climbing on it heating elements or interior sur Do not leave children alone or faces of oven until they have had unattended in area where the sufficient time to cool Other sur range is in use They should faces of the range such as the never be allowed to sit or stand oven vent opening the surface on any part of the range They near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door could also be come hot enough to cause burns Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit 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 hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire eKeep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury eUse only utensils a
15. e location and appearance of all parts and features To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly page references are included Control panel Oven vent p 19 Surface unit ea pellet iP 8 cooktop pp 9 21 Model and Serial number plate Automatic oven light ee q switch R p 26 aS Broil element Anti tip floor p 17 oe Bake element mounted anti tip bracket for information on alternate wall on 14 bracket see p 20 eae Removable at storage drawer see p 19 Control panel mae i Left front Left rear Oven rear front control control Clock minute temperature Oven control control knob knob timer control knob selector knob knob pp 8 24 pp 8 24 pp 12 13 pp 14 15 16 pp 14 16 pp 8 24 pp 8 24 a8 og 88 a p i i fi f k j S IATE pe outer k Sg piet Y D jG Les o K ANI Surface unit Hot surface Oven heating Surface unit marker indicator indicator light indicator p 8 light pp 14 16 light p 8 p 8 Using Your Range 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 TL Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surfa
16. eees 21 Removing the oven door 0666 23 Cleaning other range parts 24 The oven light vas ccesicennsealaciaceanks 26 Troubleshooting cccceceeeeeees 27 Requesting Assistance or Service 29 MAOK ess Sasa he race a 31 Warranty icis ie ii n A 32 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 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 care fully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership 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 Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on page 7 for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Address your appliance and your dealer s name Dealer Phone address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Serial Number Dealer Name
17. er or slower than your old oven N If after using the oven for a period of time TO raise X lower VA you are not satisfied with the baking roasting Ve CD 4 results you can change the temperature calibration by following these steps E 2 j Notches 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature notches Control Knob is turned to the off position 3 To lower the temperature hold knob Pull knob straight off and flip it over handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob NOTE DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading Also the ther mometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles 15 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling NOTES e Do not preheat when broiling e The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for broiling temperatures e Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 1 Position rack Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away from tne broil element See Broiling ra
18. g used If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 29 28 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 27 28 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A b 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 lf 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 2 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 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under e APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpo
19. in to clear second stop and slide drawer closed 19 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 Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range feet Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Foliow the installation instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to do so can result in death burns or other injury To verify the anti tip bracket To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a floor is engaged if you have a wall bracket bracket e Remove the storage drawer Cable See page 19 attached to rear of control Rear panel leveling leg Wall bracket Floor bracket e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws e Make sure one rear leveling leg is posi tioned under the anti tip bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details 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 Reconnect cable before using range e See Installation Instructions for further details Optiona
20. ish 1 Not used for broiling 17 USING YOUR RANGE 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 Do not cover the broiler grid with foil e Place food about 3 or more from the broil element e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pad if you leave it in the heated oven 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 low 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 longer cooking times
21. ive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly 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 wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly continued on next page Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy duty alumi num foil or shallow pan used while cooking CARING FOR YOUR RANGE HOW TO CLEAN e Remove door for easier access See page 24 e Wash wipe with clean water and dry well Wipe well with water Remove door for easier access Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner Wipe well with clear water Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven clean ers to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage wi
22. l 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 814071 e Almond Kit No 814072 20 Caring for Your Range 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 Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care However ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open coil elements Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open coil elements Because of this the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range paper towels or a sponge and a single edge razor blade in a holder is all you need to clean your cooktop For proper cleaning methods please review Cleaning tips on page 22 Follow them after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look NOTE Let cooktop cool before cleaning To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions e Sugar spills and soils Such as jellies and candy syrups can cause pitting on the cooktop if n
23. ll occur Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch spillovers NOTE Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking roasting results could occur 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door 26 AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug oven before changing light bulb Replace light bulb cover before using the oven Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance or recon nect at the main power supply 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 or Service on page 29 If nothing operates check the following Is the range plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions gt Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker
24. ol Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co s WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model 3 If you need FSP replacement 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 appliance 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 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 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 Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 3 This information will help us respond pro
25. or use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is tight fitting lid almost the same as cooking on coil surface e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick units There are however a few differences ness pans that are fairly lightweight e The surface unit will glow red when it is The pan material metal or glass affects turned on You will see the element cycling how fast heat transfers from the surface on glowing red and off even on HIGH unit through the pan material and how ben ly heat spreads over the pan bottom setting to maintain the proper tempera sal l ture setting you have selected Choose pans that provide the best cooking ae results e Sliding metal haces ceramic a e Handles should be made of sturdy cooktop surface could leave marks Wiping por off the cooktop before and after each use heat resistant material and be securely will help keep the surface free from stains attached to the pan and provide the most even heating See e With your hand feel the bottom of your aaes 21 rca pans while they are cool for nicks and ii ro a E mre ean scratches Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass eguaro 4i cooktop Cookware t ps e Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and e Select a pan that is about the same size dry before using on cooktop as the surface unit e Avoi
26. ot removed while the ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs e Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board Do not allow anything that may melt such as plastic or aluminum foil to come in contact with the surface while it is hot e Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely e Do not use steel wool plastic cleaning pads abrasive powdered cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammonia These could damage the cooktop surface e Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it Be careful with heavy skillets Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop 21 Cleaning tips What to use e Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range with paper towel or clean damp sponge This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop When using follow instructions on container e Razor scraper in a holder Use to remove cooked on soils from your ceramic cooktop To avoid scratches keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible Store razor blades out of reach of children Steps to follow 1 Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light goes off 2 For stubborn
27. perly to your request Index 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 ANTI TIP BRACKET oc eeeeeeee eee 20 ASSISTANCE suitisccctaceleaseieaiiormnadnsenks 29 BAKING AlUMINUM TON assanar 11 PAINS nann eeetede cease 10 PAC er SE esanaeeten es 10 Setting cycle 0 ececceccecsssssseneseeeseeeesees 14 BROILING Broil stop position eee eeeeeeee ees 16 Broiling rack position chart www 17 GO haansdileie ae e eoeice 18 T A A EE ENE EET 16 18 Setting cycle asoaaanossosorseererarnerenerereerrene 16 TDS aea tice tes acas tat puatat a 18 CLEANING Broiler pan and grid nenn 24 Contr l KNODS souin aani 24 Control panel aesessissrssrersenessrrerssnnn 24 COOKTOP ene a e 21 22 Exterior surfaces eeen 24 OVEN CAVITY ooie ne riai 25 Oven door glaSS sie craciviastdeiviaiesecent 24 Oven racks eecrerrerereessressrersennn 24 LOGI airina a o 12 CONTROL KNOBS 0 eee 8 24 COOKTOP CIB ANING ereas 21 22 USINO areca aea A eteinoeiwens 8 9 COOKWARE CGaNNING eoun cect 10 TDS aa tedaceteasecnt Coie 9 ENERGY SAVING TIPS nn 18 FEATURES ccie a a 7 TOPIC PAGE PIGLET oora ceases 26 MINUTE TIMER zienian 13 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 3 OPTIONAL DOOR PANELPAC __ 20 OVEN DOOR REMOVAL 0 23 OVEN TEMPERATURE PRC UST exc Seas aes ns eeaetedaancnats 15 SOWING ranirea
28. pproved for oven use Follow utensil manufacturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic utensils eDo not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop e Do not cook on a broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately eSelect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heat ing element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of cloth ing or pot holders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency eCheck to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed utensils are Suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature eNever leave surface units un attended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite IN g a eTurn 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 eAlways position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool lf a rack mus
29. prevent scratches and abra sions use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly Tiny scratches or abrasions NOTE Always wipe with clean water and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven 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 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces other than cooktop and control panel Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Oven racks Oven door glass 24 WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad HOW TO CLEAN e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak Do not use steel wool or abras
30. spills rub Cooktop Polish ing Creme into cooked on soil using a paper towel If some soil remains leave some creme on the spot s and follow Step 3 3 Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper 4 Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme Part No 3184477 or razor scraper Part No 3183488 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 OR Call 1 800 253 1301 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone 22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE How to keep your cooktop looking like new IF THERE ARE WHAT TODO Sugary spills To prevent pitting on and soils such the cooktop wipe up as jellies and with paper towel or candy syrups clean damp sponge while glass ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after spill occurs Use Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge Dark streaks specks and discoloration Use Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge before heating the cooktop again If heated before cleaning metal marks may not come off Metal marks from copper or aluminum pans Scratches and abra sions do not affect cooking In time they will become less visible as a result of cleaning To
31. t be removed while oven is hot do not let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food continued on next page 5 Grease eGrease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately 4 E Re a eDo not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range 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 multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning eClean cooktop with care Some cleaners could produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface lf a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub dam age or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide eDo not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with th
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