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A Note To You 2 kiiEEil:afefy 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using the Self- Cleaning Cyde 27 Caring For Your Range 31 If Yqu Need &ZQO’ . 37 Wanmty 40 1~253-1301 Cdl US With questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS [...]
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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, wor/~-c/ass 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. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and [...]
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Important Safety Instructions Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and effiiient operation. However, as with any appli- ance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation. To reduce the rlak of fire, electrical ahock, Injury to persons, or damage when ualng the ra[...]
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l Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. l Do notattempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. Personal injury could result. Reset oven controls to the off position in the event of a power failure. l Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manu[...]
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Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. wipe spillovers immediately. l Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering with a well-fried lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, [...]
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Par&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. Antclip bracket (on wall behind backguerd) / Cooktop light (model SF397PEY) Oven vent I Surface bu and gratee Ll ock lever Automatic oven light switch Electronic oven control Remov[...]
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Using Your Range In This Section PWP Udng the surface burners -7 ................................ . Podtioning recla end pan8 ............................... g For best air circulation ..................................... 10 The electronic oven control ............................. 10 getting the clock .............................................[...]
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Until you get used to the oettings, uoe 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 LITE l To light the burner. After the HI MED LOW burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting to stop the clicking of the ignitor. l To start foo[...]
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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: FOOD RACK POSlTlON Frozen pies, large roasts, 1 st or 2nd rack turkeys guide from bottom Angel and bundt cakes, 2nd rack guide most quick breads, yeast from bottom breads, casseroles, [...]
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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. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1 G-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space [...]
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Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. A few examples: - Clock/!ht tells the oven you are going to set the clock. -Off/Cancel tells the oven to turn off. Each command pad (except Off/Cancel and Start/ Enter) has its own indicator. The indicator comes on when YOU push the command pad. Setting the clock 1. Push the [...]
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2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show in the large display and you will hear four P-second [...]
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Baking/roasting 1. Pooltion the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack Position, lift rack at front and pull out For further information, sea “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push the Bake pad. 350”” will show in the small display to indicate the preset ternpera- ture and BAKE will light up. 3. To cook at a di[...]
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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 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 temperature settings, you can ad[...]
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4. 5. 6. 7. Push the Start/Enter pad. HEAT, BROIL and “HI”” show in the display. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the . - Ill . door is latched when you try to broil. You can change the temperature setting any time after pushing t[...]
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Fire Hazard l Place meat the correct distance from the burner. Meat placed too close to the burner may spatter, smoke, burn or catch fire during broiling. l To ensure adequate grease drainage, do 1 not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling. Also, covering the broiler grid with 1 foil is not recommended. Poor drainage of grease may result i[...]
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Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control The electronic MEALTIMER” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. . . . underco[...]
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4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking/roasting time of 30 minutes. 5. Push the Start/Enter pad. “Lo”“, HEAT, BAKE, TIMED and the set cook time will show in the display to indicate that the [...]
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After you have set the desired temperature. the display will show the set temperature and the time of day. BAKE will light up. 3. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and STOP TIME will show in the display. 4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (r) pad(s) until t[...]
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To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Delay Start Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Terq pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until[...]
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6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will automatically shut off at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time). 7. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will [...]
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Method Z-Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) property and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5’F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the[...]
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6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a cook time of 30 minutes (the difference between the start and stop times). NOTE: If you do not set a stop time, the colon will flash[...]
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2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display. After you have set the desired temperature, the display will show the set temperature and the ti[...]
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7. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake/roast. You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing [...]
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The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located in lower part of backguard. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting will result. NOTE: Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or bum near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. handles left near the o[...]
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Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle I In This Section Paw Page How the cyck work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Before you sbart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]
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l Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. if most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. l Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle. l Remo[...]
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If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display. l Use 2 hours for light soil. . Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil. Push the Start/Enter pad. TIMED and HEAT will light up in the [...]
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To delay the start using Delay Start Time: Push the Clean pad. Push the Delay Start Time pad. START, TIME, CLEAN and “cln” will light up. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY, CLEAN and the time of d[...]
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To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. Push the Off/Cancel pad. 2. When LOCKED goes off, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE CT. Wait until it moves easily. Special tips l Keep the kiichen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. l After the oven Is cool, wipe up any residue or[...]
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Surface burner grates 1. Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool. 2. Lii off the surface burner grates. 3. Wash the grates with warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad for cooked-on foods. Rinse and dry well. 4. Replace burner grates. Surface burners and cooktop The range and b[...]
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Cleaning the burners The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. Always clean the burner caps after a spillover. Keeping the burner caps clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. To clean, pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base. Remove the trim ring (if equipped) and burner pan. (Burner pan and trim ring m[...]
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Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. Control panels Sponge and warm, soapy water OR [...]
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Using and replacing the light bulbs The cooktop light (motbi SRQ7PEY) The fluorescent light is on the top of the control panel. Use the cooktop light switch on the control panel to turn on the cooktop light. Eiectricei Shock Hezerd Make sure power to the range has been turned OFF at the main power supply before replacing the fluorescent tube. Failu[...]
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The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, use the oven light switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal injury Hazard l 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 c[...]
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H You Need Assistance Or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or call[...]
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PROBLEM Control knob(s) will not turn Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate POSSIBLE CAUSE You are not pushing in before turning. The range clock does not show the correct time of day. The Lock Lever is not in the Clean position-all the way to the right. A delayed start time has been programmed. SOLUTION Push control knob(s) in before turning to a s[...]
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2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Conwmer Aeristence Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l#O-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 y[...]
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WHIRLPOOL” Gas Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WlLL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPe replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM From Date of Purchase service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the[...]