Whirlpool SS385PEB manual

Table of Contents 2 A Note to You 2 Parts and Features 7 Using Your Range 8 !z&zing Cycle 26 Caa;,g for Your 30 If You Need iifzzz: 36 Warranty 40 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGE TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. MODEL SS385PEB TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THI[...]

Table of Contents Page A Note to You ............................................ 2 Important Safety Instructions ................. .3 Parts and Features .................................... 7 Using Your Range ..................................... 8 Using the surface burners .................... 8 Positioning racks and pans ................ .I0 For[...]

Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. @ALL RANGES CAN TIP. @INJURY TO PERSONS COULD I I l INSTA[...]

- -- General l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installa- tion Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. l Gas fuels and their use[...]

l Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard. l Do not use the oven for storage. l Do not use aluminum foil to line reflector pans, oven bottom, or any other part of the range. Use aluminum foil only as recommended in this manual. l Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas[...]

9 Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks and other utensils. Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide. l Do not clean door heat seal. It is essen- tial for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the seal. Clean only part[...]

i - 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. m Oven vent - (see p. 24) -7 (see pp. ‘8,12, 13,14) Model and serial Control panel SA;;zr;burner (s= P. 8) I burner shown) Left -rear control Left front Riiht rear Right front [...]

Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section g’wes you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface burners Your range is equipped with electric ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used. Push in contr[...]

Burn, Fire, Explosion and Product Damage Hazard l Burner flame should not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. The flame could burn you and cause poor cooking results. l Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a burner is accidentally left ON. l If the flame sh[...]

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: Angel and bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casse- RACK POSITION 1st or 2nd rack guide from bottom 2nd rack guide from bottom Personal Injury Hazard l Always position oven r[...]

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 ‘A-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum spa[...]

The electronic oven control off1 Cancel yd Electronic display Increase/ decrease pap Timer Ciock Sior, &ok Clean boil Bake On/Off pad tin4 time pad pad pad pad pad pad Display/clock l When you first plug in the range, a time of day and “PF’ will appear in the tempera- ture display. If, after you set the clock (page 13) “PF’ again appear[...]

Setting the clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. 1. Press the Clock pad. 2. Use the Increase/Decrease pads to set the time of day. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Press the Clock pad. NOTES: l You cannot change time of day during a Time Bak[...]

After the countdown is over, three short tones will sound, followed by one tone that sounds every six seconds until you press any other command pad. To reset the Minute Timer: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on page 13. To cancel the Minute Timer: Press Timer On/Off pad until TIMER stops flashing on the display (about 4 seconds). llMER ON/OFF Using the Off/Ca[...]

Baking/roasting NOTE: Do not attempt to light the oven burner during a power failure. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 4 for more information. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Press the Bake pad. The last oven tempera- ture to be [...]

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[...]

Broiling 1, Position the rack before turning the oven on. See ‘Broiling rack position chart” on page 18. 2. Preheat the broiler for 5 minutes before using. 3. Press the Broil pad. 4. Select LO Broil (450°F) by pressing the Increase (A) pad once. Select HI Broil (550°F) by pressing the Increase (A) pad twice. NOTES: .The display will show “d[...]

Broiling tips l 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. l 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. 9 For best broiling res[...]

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: l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids. l Cook with a minimum of liquid or f[...]

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. The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound. 5. Press Increase or Decrease pad until the desired temperature shows on the display. 6. When the ove[...]

-- --- To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Posit-on 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 Stop Time pad. The time displayed will be the time of day plus the cook time. For example, if the current time o[...]

6. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound. 7. Press Increase or Decrease pad until the desired temperature shows on the display. 8. At the set start time (4:OO in example above), the oven will turn on automati- cally. When the oven starts to heat, ON and the [...]

To cancel the MEALTIMEW” control setting: l Press Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of the day. To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMEIF control: ~ l Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of coo[...]

The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located at center rear of cook-top. The vent is needed for air circula- tion. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/ roasting will result. NOTE: Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. Burn Hazard When th[...]

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 property secured. Personal Injury Hazard .To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range. l If range is moved[...]

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 with 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. How the cycle[...]

-_~ -~ -- -_ ___-- 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 in 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 [...]

To delay the start of ’ Self-Cleaning cycle: 1. Press the Clean pad. A 3-hour Seff-Cleaning cycle will automatically be set. 2. If you want to set another 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. l Use 2 hours for light soi[...]

When the oven locks: LOCK will be displayed and the door will be locked in position. You cannot open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature. Wien the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed: CLEAN goes out on the display and the oven will start cooling. When the oven reaches normal baking/roasting temperatures: LOCK goes out [...]

_---- __I 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. Bum, Electrical Shock, Fire and Explosion Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cl[...]

Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame. 3. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad [...]

._ --_-- ___- .- To replace burners: 1. Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice. 2. Lower the burner assembly and hook the tabs in the slots in the burner support. 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[...]

- Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of 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 Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish. l Replac[...]

- PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Surface burners Warm, soapy water For cookedon food: (continued) and a nonabrasive, l Remove burner from manifold with Phillips plastic scrubbing pad screwdriver. OR Vinegar and water l Wash with warm, soapy water and a solution plastic scrubbing pad or soak in vinegar and water solution. l Rinse and dry well. l If p[...]

-.___. ._- -.- The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn on the light 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. Fai[...]

-----. If You 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 to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our toll- free telephone number for he[...]

PROBLEM Burner flames are uneven POSSIBLE CAUSE Burner ports are clogged. SOLUTION Clean with a straight pin (see pages 31 and 34). If this fails, call an authorized Whirlpoole service techni- cian for service. Burner flames Air/gas mixture is incorrect. Contact an authorized Whirlpool lift off ports, are service technician to check air/gas yellow,[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The display shows “PF” There has been a power failure. Reset the clock. (See page 13.) “F-” shows on the display Call for service. (See Step 3 below.) 2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and tal[...]

--___-.. ._._.- ~.-~-.-~-- WHIRLPOOL” Gas Range Warranty LENGTHOFWARRANlY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPQ 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. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1[...]