Whirlpool TER50W0D manual

(Y) UseAndCare - Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Range Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Range . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle . . . . .22 Caring for Your Ran[...]

Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Range Safety ......................................... 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range ................... 7 Using Your Range .................................... 8 Using the surface units ......................... 8 Positioning racks and pans ................ 10 For best[...]

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.[...]

Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special atten- tion to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. I This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury. I IMPORTANT[...]

heating elements, or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the sur- face near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door and window, could also become hot enough to cause burns. 43k *Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They 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. cause cancer or reproductive harm. Exposure can be mini- [...]

Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Control panel. 6 Plug-in surface Lock lever4 (for information on alternate [...]

Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers The solid dot [...]

Cookware tips l Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. l NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which damag[...]

Optional canning kit The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop. If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your [...]

Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans: One pan Place in the center of the oven rack. Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack. Three or 4 pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another. Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spiiiovers from [...]

Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows correct time of day. 2. Let 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 The Minut[...]

Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off. NOTE: Do not preheat oven when roast- ing or cooking items such as casseroles. 3. Put food in oven. During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera- ture at the[...]

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 these steps: 1. Make sur[...]

Broiling NOTES: l Do not preheat when broiling. l The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for broiling temperatures. l Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. I I I/ Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7 cm) away from the broil el[...]

To custom broil at a lower temperature: 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 food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163%). Lower temperature settings allow the br[...]

Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. l To ensure adequate grease drainage, They are designed to drain excess liquid do 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[...]

Using the MEALTIMERTM clock Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Failure to follow the above can result in death, food poisoning, or sickness. The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed timed baking/roasting is ideal for[...]

matically. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the stat-l time is reached. To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 4. After baking/roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time, turn both the Oven Selec- tor and Oven Temperature Control Knob to[...]

The oven vent =s Oven vent &fg&$.’ 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[...]

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 the range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door. Follow [...]

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 range, 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. Burn Hazard Do no[...]

Setting the controls 1. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting tem- peratures, the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. 2. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. heavy soil. NOTE: Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in[...]

6. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth. If needed, touch up spots with a soapy steel-wool pad. To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. 3. When the oven has cooled enough, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever. Wait [...]

Special tips l Keep the kitchen 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 ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soile[...]

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. NOTE: Let range cool before cleaning. Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and[...]

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 element hold-down clip. 4. When terminal Is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. [...]

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[...]

1 PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, l Wash, wipe with clean water, and (other than control soapy water dry thoroughly. panel) l Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish. Surface units No cleaning required NOTE: Do not allow foo[...]

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 Hazard Unplug oven before changing Ilght bulb. Replace light bulb cover before using the oven. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. To replac[...]

Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 33. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the range plugged int[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE The Self-Cleaning cyble will not operate l You have not set the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera- ture Control Knob to CLEAN. l The range clock does not show the correct time of day. Reset clock. (See page 12.) l The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position - all the way to the right. l The Start Time Knob does not show the correct time [...]

Reauestina Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 31-32. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance q w Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the [...]

Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................ 21 ASSISTANCE .......................................... 33 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ 11 Pans ................[...]

ESTATE=’ Electric Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects 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 installatio[...]