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  • Page 1

    ELECTRIC RANGE Recycled paper Printed in Canada 318200505 (9908) Rev . A[...]

  • Page 2

    © 1998 White Consolidated Industries All rights reserved Contents This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your oven and feature information for several models. Y our oven may not have all the described features. Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition a[...]

  • Page 3

    PLEASE DO THIS NOW! The PRODUCT REGISTRA TION CARD should be filled in completely , signed, and returned. This informa- tion will register your product and help us to serve you quickly in the future if the occasion should de- mand. IMPORT ANT Keep a copy of your bill of sale. The date on the bill establishes the warranty period should service be re[...]

  • Page 4

    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. • Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface elements or in the storage drawer (if equipped). This includes paper , plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic[...]

  • Page 5

    IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. • Use proper pan size — This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of differ ent sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of undersize[...]

  • Page 6

    Installation Instructions Clearances and Dimensions a. Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1/16” to the cabinet side walls and the rear wall). b. Location—Check location where the range will be installed. Check for proper electrical supply and the stability of floor . c. Dimensions that are shown must[...]

  • Page 7

    White-Westinghouse Installation Instructions (continued) T o level the range: 1. Use a 1-1/4” open end key or an adjustable wrench to equally unscrew the four levelling legs two to three turns each. 2. Install an oven rack in the center of the oven. 3. Move the range to its final position, then put a spirit level on the rack to check for levelnes[...]

  • Page 8

    Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics: Setting Surface Controls 1. Place the pan on the surface element. 2. Push in and turn the surface element control knob to desired setting. 3. The surface signal light will glow when one or more elements ar e turned o[...]

  • Page 9

    Baking Problems Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom. Cakes too dark on top or bottom. Cakes not done in the center . Cakes not level. Foods not done when cooking time is up. Causes • Cookies and biscuits put into the oven before the pr eheating time is completed. • Oven rack overcrowded. • Dark pan absorbs heat too fast. • Cakes put int[...]

  • Page 10

    Broiling Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by dir ect heat under the broil element of the oven. Preheating Preheating is suggested when searing rar e steaks. (Remove the broiler pan before pr eheating. Foods will stick if placed on hot metal.) T o preheat, set the oven control(s) to BROIL as instructed in the Owner’s Guide. W ai[...]

  • Page 11

    Cleaning the Appliance Exterior Cleaning Clean range after each use to prevent sticky gr ease built-up and spills from cooking on. W ash with hot, soapy water and a clea n cloth. Wipe with a soft cloth or paper towel. Do not use abrasives, steel wool, cleaners containing ammonia, acids or commercial oven cleaners on any exterior parts of the r ange[...]

  • Page 12

    Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions. Cleaning the Appliance (continued) PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKTOP CLEANING Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your por celain enamel cooktop. If food spills and grease spatters are not r emoved, they may burn onto the surface of the cooktop and cause permanent discoloration. DAIL Y [...]

  • Page 13

    Cleaning the Self-Clean Oven (some models) Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: • Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. • Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually . During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the wall oven can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near[...]

  • Page 14

    Cleaning the Appliance (Continued) What to Expect During Cleaning While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear thr ough the oven vent, loca ted on the top of t[...]

  • Page 15

    House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check and/or replace fuse or reset circuit breaker . Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. No power to range. See steps “Entire range does not operate” above. Oven selector control knob (some models) set between two positions. T urn selector control knob to BAKE or BROIL, etc. and make[...]

  • Page 16

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION RANGE DOES NOT OPERA TE (continued) Surface elements do not heat. Oven light does not work. Control panel light does not operate (some models). No power to range. Check steps “Entire range does not operate” above. Control knobs set too low . At very low heat settings of the control knobs, the surface signal lig[...]

  • Page 17

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION POOR BAKING RESUL TS Baked goods too done or not done enough. Baked foods not evenly browned and/or raised. Baking time too long. Oven steaming. Actual oven temperature and cooking times may vary from recipe or box instruc- tion. If this is a new range, temperatures may differ from your old range. Older ovens may d[...]

  • Page 18

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION BROILING Oven smokes excessively dur- ing broiling. Open the door to the broil stop position. Add 3 to 4 cups of water in the broiler pan to completely cover the bottom of the pan. Position food on grid and broil. The water catches the grease from the broiling food, cools the grease and reduces smoking. Meat too cl[...]

  • Page 19

    Avoid Service Check List 5[...]

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    TAPPAN, THROUGH ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICERS, WILL: Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance which prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. All of the provisions of the full warranty above and the exclusions listed below apply. THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMA[...]