Whirlpool TGR61W2B manual

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    UseAndCare A Note To You 2 pgzF”;afeh/ 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 h& For Your 16 If You Need Assistance Or Service 24 Warranty 28 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. STANDARD-CLEANING GAS RANGE MODEL TGRGI WZB TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT. TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEE[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying an Estate0 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 safe[...]

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    Important safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed ex[...]

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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 not attempt 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 man[...]

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    l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan. l Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners. When using the oven l Always position the oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. l Use care[...]

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    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. Oven linht Oven vent Surface burners and arates Anti-tip brackets Broiler drawer Model and ser number date. ..-...--. r.-‘- (behind right nide nf hrnilar -.-- -. -.-..-. drawer) Co[...]

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    In This Section Page Page Using the surface burners ................ .7 N$;Jpg the oven temperature .... ....... ......... ........................... 13 Positioning racks and pans.. ............ .9 For best air circulation .I0 Broiling .............................................. 13 .................... Energy saving tips .......................[...]

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    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. r SElTlNG LITE HI MED LOW RECOMMENDED USE l To light the burner. After the burner lights, turn control back to a desired setting. l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to [...]

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    l Pans shouM be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges or areas where food might collect. l Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty. l Use cookware only as it was intended to be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven. Other pan[...]

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    Extra oven rack position (roasting rack) When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position, place rack on bottom of oven. For proper roasting, follow these guidelines: l The rack must be level. l Use adequate amount of liquid (meat juices or water) so food does not get overdone. l Do not try to pull rack out over door. [...]

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    Setting the clock When the range is first plugged in, or following a power outage, “12:OO” will flash in the display. 1. Push the Clock button. 2. Push in and hold the Hour button until the correct hour appears in the display. (The numbers will only count forward.) 3. Push in and hold the Minute button until the correct minutes appear in the di[...]

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    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. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. [...]

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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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    5. Push in and turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclockwise to BROIL. The broiler will automatically light in 50-60 seconds. 6. When broiling is done, turn the Oven Temperature Control clockwise to OFF. NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before using. Completely close the broiler drawer during broiling. Energy saving tips Although the energy us[...]

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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 burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners. Burn Hazard When the o[...]

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    Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface burner grates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Removing the oven bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Surface burners and cooktop . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Removing the oven door . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Surface burners and cooktop The cooktop and burner box areas are specialty designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy and convenient. To clean the cooktop, wipe with a damp sponge and dry. Mrd Doing so could result in product damage. Cleaning the contoured well areas The contoured well is a recessed are[...]

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    Cleaning the surface burners l The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. Always clean burner caps after a spillover. Keeping the burner caps clean prevents improper ignition and an uneven flame. l For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner, DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE [...]

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    6. After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports, replace the burner cap and pan. (Burner pan must be replaced over burner base before replacing burner cap. Do not operate burners without burner pans in place.) To replace burner cap, make sure cap is properly aligned and leveled. Find the recessed locating tabs on the burner cap (see illustration) [...]

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    To replace: 1. Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position. Be careful if pulling the hinges open by hand. Hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers. 2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the door. Insert arms evenly, as far as they will go. 3. If the door is not in l[...]

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    To replace: 1. Place oven bottom panel in oven with the back raised about 6 inches or until you can insert the hold-down lip at front of panel under the front frame of oven cavity. 2. Push back of oven bottom panel down fully into place on metal flanges on rear wail and insert the hold-down screws. Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you[...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Broiler Steel-wool pad and *Clean after each use. drawer, pan warm, soapy water and grid l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. (clean after *After broiler is cool, wipe interior with warm, each use) damp sponge. For heavily soiled areas, use a soapy steel-wool pad. Oven racks Steel-wool pad and l Wash, rinse and dry thorou[...]

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    The oven light The oven light will come on when you press the Oven Light Switch on the backguard. Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard 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 could result in electri- cal shock or burns. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug appli[...]

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    tf 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[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burner makes Burner is wet from washing. Let dry. rhpninogn noise Control knob(s) You are not pushing in before Push control knob(s) in before turning will not turn turning. to a setting. Cooking results The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation are not what instructions.) you expected The oven temperatu[...]

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    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 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 c[...]

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    ESTATE” Gas Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRAKnl WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR I 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. Correct the installatio[...]