Whirlpool SS385PEE manual

GUIDE Use And Care SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGE MODEL SS385PEE TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. A Note to You ............................ 2 Important Safety Instructions ................................ 2 Parts and Features .................... 5 Us[...]

2 Model Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Purchase Date __________________________ Dealer Name ___________________________ Dealer Address _________________________ Dealer Phone ___________________________ Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free. 1-800-253-1301 – Do not store or use gasoline or o[...]

3 Important Safety Instructions You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all [...]

4 RANGE SAFETY – SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • W ARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE [...]

5 FRONT REAR FRONT REAR OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF CLOCK CLOCK ST ST OP OP TIME TIME COOK COOK TIME TIME CLEAN BR BR OIL OIL B AKE AKE C A N C E L CANCEL OFF OFF TIMER O N DELAY DELAY OVEN ON OVEN ON TIM ER TIMER STOP STOP CLEA N CLEAN H R HR B A K E BAKE C L E A N CLEAN B R O IL BROIL L O C K LOCK Parts and Features Oven vent (p. 21) Surface burners, grate[...]

6 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- clockwise to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Visually check that burner has lit. To stop the clicking sound after the burner light[...]

7 RECOMMENDED USE • To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control knob to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor. • To start food cooking. • To bring liquid to a boil. • To maintain a slow boil. • To fry poultry or meat. • To make pudding, sauce, or gravy. • To keep food warm. • To melt chocolate or butte[...]

8 USING YOUR RANGE • Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good contact with the surface. • Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. • Alternate use of the surface cooking areas between batches or prepare small batches at a time. ?[...]

9 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. • Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. • For best results, allow 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. • Use only[...]

10 Setting the clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. 1. Press the Clock pad. 2. Press the “increase” ( ▲ ) or “decrease” ( ▼ ) pad until the correct time of day shows on the display. 3. Press the Off/Cancel pad. NOTES: • You cannot change time of day during a Timed Bake or the Self-Clean[...]

11 After the countdown is over, 3 short tones will sound, followed by one tone that sounds every 6 seconds until you press any other command pad. To cancel the Minute Timer: Press Timer On/Off pad for about 4 seconds until TIMER stops flashing on the display. Using the off/cancel pad The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Timer [...]

12 Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See the “Important Safety Instructions” section for more information. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” earlier in this section. 2. Press the Bake pad; then press the[...]

13 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/roasting results, you can change the temperature calibration by following the steps below: 1. Pr[...]

14 Broiling NOTE: See “Broiling tips” later in this section. 1. Position the rack(s) before turning the oven on. See the “Broiling rack position chart” on the next page. 2. Press the Broil pad. 3. Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes on HI before using. 4. Select LO Broil (450°F) by pressing the “increase” ( ▲ ) pad once. Select HI Broi[...]

15 Broiling tips • 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 or smoke. • If you broil small quantities, you may want to use a small broiler pan. They are available in the housewares section of many department stores. • Do not cover the b[...]

16 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: • Turn on the surface burner only after placing filled pan on the burner grate. • “Oven peeking?[...]

17 To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Press the Cook Time pad. 3. Press the “increase” ( ▲ ) pad until the desired baking/roasting time shows on the display. 4. Press the Bake pad. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound. 5. Press the “increase”[...]

18 To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Press the Cook Time pad. 3. Press the “increase” ( ▲ ) or “decrease” ( ▼ ) pad until the desired length of baking/ roasting time shows on the display. 4. Press the Stop Time pad. The time displayed will be the time of day plus th[...]

19 6. Press the Bake pad. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound. 7. Press the “increase” ( ▲ ) or “decrease” ( ▼ ) pad until the desired temperature shows on the display. 8. At the set start time (4:00 in example on the previous page), the oven will turn on automatically. When the oven starts to heat, “ON” and the changi[...]

20 The oven vent w W ARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located at center rear of the cooktop. The vent is needed for air circula- tion. Do not block the vent by using extra large pans or covers. You will get poor [...]

21 Drawer slide rail 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 drawer closed. The anti-tip chain The range will not[...]

22 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. Before you star[...]

23 Setting the controls To start the Self-Cleaning cycle now: 1. Press the Clean pad. The display will show “----”. 2. To set the cleaning time, press the “increase” ( ▲ ) or “decrease” ( ▼ ) pad until the desired cleaning time shows on the display. You can set the cleaning time anywhere between 2 and 4 hours. • Use 2 hours for li[...]

24 3. Press the Stop Time pad. The time displayed will be the time of day plus the cleaning time. For example, if the current time of day is 7:00 and the cleaning time is 3 hours, the display will show 10:00. 4. Press the “increase” ( ▲ ) or “decrease” ( ▼ ) pad to set the desired stop time. If you have set a 12:00 stop time and a 3-hou[...]

25 Special tips • Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. • After the oven cools to room tempera- ture, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. • Clean the oven before it gets heavily [...]

26 Caring for Y our Range NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning. Surface burner grates and reflector pans 1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. 2. Lift off the surface burner grates and remove the reflector pans. 3. Wash the grates and reflector pans with warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a mildly abr[...]

27 Surface burners To remove burners: 1. Lift up the cooktop, following instructions on the previous page. 2. Before cleaning, remove and throw away screws that hold each of the burners in place. The screws prevent the burners from moving during shipment. Remove the shipping screws. 3. Grasp burner head and tilt it to the right to release the two t[...]

28 3. Be sure both tabs are in their slots, that the burner sits level and straight, and that the flash tube forms a straight line from the ignitor to the burner. NOTE: 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 n[...]

29 HOW TO CLEAN • Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight 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. • Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. • Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. • Do not use steel wool or abrasiv[...]

30 PART Surface burner grates and reflector pans Surface burners Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Oven racks WHAT TO USE Warm, soapy water and a mildly abrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and/or powdered cleanser OR Dishwasher Sponge and warm, soapy water Warm, soapy water and a mildly abrasive, plastic scrubbing pad OR Vinegar and water sol[...]

31 PART Oven door glass Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN • Make sure oven is cool. • Follow directions provided with the cleaner. • Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. • Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after oven cools down (see the “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.) • See the “Using the Self-Cle[...]

32 PROBLEM Nothing will operate The oven will not operate Burner fails to light Burner flames are uneven If Y ou 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[...]

33 PROBLEM Burner flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off Burner makes popping noise when on The control knob(s) will not turn Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate Cooking results are not what you expected “F-” shows on the display SOLUTION Contact an authorized service technician to check air/gas mixture. Let dry. Push [...]

34 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2. If you need assistance … Call the 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 nece[...]

35 NOTES[...]

WHIRLPOOL ® Gas Range W arranty PART NO. 229C4020P030-2/4389869 Rev. A © 1998 Whirlpool Corporation ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. 2/98 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or wor[...]