Whirlpool TER20WOD manual

UseAndCare A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . 6 Using Your Range . . . . . . . . . 7 Caring for Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 If You Need Assistance or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying an ESTATE@ appliance. Your ESTATE range gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. 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.[...]

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: General @Do not use the range for warming ORead all instructions before using or heating the room. Persons the range. could be burned or injured, or a fire could start. @In[...]

@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 may 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 c[...]

When using the oven @Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele- ment in oven. @Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to colle[...]

Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance 01 all parts and features. Plug-in surface unit with one-piece reflector bowl Model and se Anti-tip floor Removable storage drawer Control panel Left front Left rear ClocWminute Oven temperature Oven control k[...]

Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surface units ...................... 7 Broiling .............................................. 13 Positioning racks and pans ............... 9 Broiling tips ....................................... 15 For best air circulation ..................... 10 Energy saving tips ............................[...]

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. SElTING HI MED-HI MED RECOMMENDED USE l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. l To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pancakes. l For gravy, pudding and icing[...]

Home canning information To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than 1 inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat [...]

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

Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. 2. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Using the Minute Timer T[...]

Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indic[...]

1. Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over. 2. 3. 4. 5. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (3%). To raise the temper[...]

Custom broil l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element t[...]

Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. l To ensure adequate grease drainage, do They are designed to drain excess liquid not use cookie sheets or similar pans and grease away from the cooking surface for broiling. to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. l After broiling, remove the broiler pan l Do not cover the broiler grid wi[...]

The oven vent - -A!I /q Oven vent /I Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt. Bu[...]

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. Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to the range feet. Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door. Follow the [...]

Caring for Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls . . . 18 Removing the oven door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Your range is designed[...]

3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 22 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the el[...]

If a reflector bowl gets discolored, some of your utensils may not be flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit. In either case, some of the heat that’s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl. This extra heat can discolor it. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just[...]

Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy, steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place. NOTE: Do not drop the coo[...]

Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than control panel) Surface units Chrome reflector bowls Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Spo[...]

PART Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shal[...]

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 Consumer Assistance Center for help or ca[...]

1 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation results are not Instructions.) what you expected The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control. too low or too high. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 12.) The oven was not preheated Preheat oven if called for in[...]

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-l 301 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, recom- mend a qualified ser[...]

ESTATE” Electric 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. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installat[...]