Whirlpool Range 8522769 User Manual

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ELECTRIC RANGE  
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MODELS RF314PXK RF315PXK  
8522769  
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RANGE SAFETY  
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.  
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all  
safety messages.  
This is the safety alert symbol.  
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.  
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGERor  
WARNING.These words mean:  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't  
immediately follow instructions.  
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't  
follow instructions.  
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you  
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.  
The Anti-Tip Bracket  
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door  
without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.  
WARNING  
Tip Over Hazard  
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.  
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.  
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.  
See the installation instructions for details.  
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children  
and adults.  
Anti-Tip Bracket  
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:  
Slide range forward.  
Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.  
Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.  
Range Foot  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical  
I Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with  
one or more surface units of different size. Select  
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover  
the surface unit heating element. The use of under-  
sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating  
element to direct contact and may result in ignition  
of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner  
will also improve efficiency.  
shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the  
range, follow basic precautions, including the  
following:  
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE  
SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP  
DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE  
INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD,  
LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY  
ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK  
SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP  
BRACKET.  
I Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat  
Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy  
spillovers that may ignite.  
I Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in  
Place – Absence of these pans or bowls during  
cooking may subject wiring or components under-  
neath to damage.  
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CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to  
children in cabinets above a range or on the back-  
guard of a range – children climbing on the range to  
reach items could be seriously injured.  
I Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line  
surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as  
suggested in the manual. Improper installation of  
these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or  
fire.  
I Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly  
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.  
I Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the  
Room.  
I Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of  
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other  
glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service  
without breaking due to the sudden change in  
temperature.  
I Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not  
be left alone or unattended in area where the range  
is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or  
stand on any part of the range.  
I Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not  
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the  
risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and  
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil,  
the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that  
it is turned inward, and does not extend over  
adjacent surface units.  
I Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging  
garments should never be worn while using the  
range.  
I User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of  
the range unless specifically recommended in the  
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a  
qualified technician.  
I Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements –  
Heating elements should never be immersed in  
water.  
I Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials  
should not be stored in an oven or near surface  
units.  
I Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop  
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may  
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of  
electric shock. Contact a qualified technician  
immediately.  
I Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or  
flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.  
I Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp  
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from  
steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating  
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.  
I Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or  
cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area,  
be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can  
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.  
I DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS  
NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even  
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface  
units may become hot enough to cause burns.  
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or  
other flammable materials contact surface units or  
areas near units until they have had sufficient time  
to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and  
surfaces facing the cooktop.  
I Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or  
steam escape before removing or replacing food.  
I Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up  
of pressure may cause container to burst and result  
in injury.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
For self-cleaning ranges –  
I Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.  
I Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is  
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not  
to rub, damage, or move the gasket.  
I Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven  
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack  
must be moved while oven is hot, do not let  
potholder contact hot heating element in oven.  
I Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven  
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind  
should be used in or around any part of the oven.  
I DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR  
INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating  
elements may be hot even though they are dark in  
color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot  
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do  
not touch, or let clothing or other flammable  
materials contact heating elements or interior  
surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time  
to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may  
become hot enough to cause burns among these  
surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near  
these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven  
doors.  
I Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.  
I Before Self-Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan  
and other utensils.  
For units with ventilating hood –  
I Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should  
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.  
I When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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PARTS AND FEATURES  
This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The  
location and appearance of the features shown here may not match your model.  
Control Panel  
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1. Left Front Control Knob  
2. Surface Heating Indicator Light  
3. Left Rear Control Knob  
4. Electronic Oven Control  
5. Right Rear Control Knob  
6. Right Front Control Knob  
7. Surface Cooking Area Locator  
Range  
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1. Surface Cooking Area or Element  
2. Anti-Tip Bracket  
3. Door Stop Clip  
7. Hot Surface Indicator Light  
Parts and Features  
(on ceramic glass models)  
not shown (on some models)  
8. Automatic Oven Light Switch  
Coil Elements  
(on some models)  
Oven Door Window  
Oven Light  
4. Model and Serial Number Plate  
9. Gasket  
(behind left side of storage drawer)  
10. Broil Element (not shown)  
11. Bake Element  
5. Storage Drawer  
6. Control Panel  
Manual Oven Light Switch  
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Ceramic Glass  
COOKTOP USE  
(on some models)  
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It  
will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat  
level.  
Cooktop Controls  
It is normal for the surface of white ceramic glass to appear to  
change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass  
cools, it will return to its original color.  
WARNING  
Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it  
free from stains and provide the most even heating. For more  
information, see General Cleaningsection.  
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Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a  
heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it.  
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Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools,  
air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop,  
and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.  
Fire Hazard  
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Clean up sugary spills and soils as soon as hot surface  
indicator light goes off. If not wiped up while warm, surface  
pitting can occur.  
Turn off all controls when done cooking.  
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.  
Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop.  
Aluminum or Copper bottoms and rough finishes on  
cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the  
cooktop.  
The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push  
in and turn to setting. The surface cooking area locator shows  
which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide  
when setting heat levels.  
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Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers  
on the cooktop. It could leave aluminum marks that cannot  
be removed completely.  
SETTING  
HI  
RECOMMENDED USE  
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Start food cooking.  
Bring liquid to a boil.  
Do not allow objects that could melt, like plastic or aluminum  
foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.  
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Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.  
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Hold a rapid boil.  
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking  
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)  
outside the area.  
[MED- HI]  
Quickly brown or sear food.  
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Maintain a slow boil.  
[MED]  
Fry or sauté foods.  
Cook soups, sauces and gravies.  
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[MED- LO]  
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Stew or steam food.  
Simmer.  
LO  
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Keep food warm.  
Melt chocolate or butter.  
1. Surface Cooking Area  
2. Cookware/Canner  
3. 1" (2.5 cm) Maximum Overhang  
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some  
models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire  
cooktop area may become hot.  
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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and  
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or  
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor  
cooking results.  
Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler  
across the bottom of the cookware. While rotating the ruler,  
no space or light should be visible between it and the  
cookware.  
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Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small  
expansion channels can be used.  
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry  
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits  
when heated.  
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Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.  
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Hot Surface Indicator Light (under ceramic glass)  
To Replace:  
The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface  
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking  
area(s) are turned off.  
1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element  
receptacle.  
HOT SURFACE  
2. Holding the coil element as level as possible, carefully push  
coil element terminal into the receptacle.  
Coil Elements and  
Burner Bowls  
(on some models)  
3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it  
will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the  
receptacle.  
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner  
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also  
help catch spills.  
Lift-up Cooktop  
(on some models)  
Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the  
coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce  
excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color. For more  
information, see the General Cleaningsection.  
The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath.  
Be careful not to drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the  
finish and the cooktop frame. For more information, see the  
General Cleaningsection.  
Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls,  
make sure they are cool and the control knobs are off.  
To Lift:  
1. Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the supports lock  
To Remove:  
into place.  
1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then  
lift it just enough to clear the burner bowl.  
2. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.  
To Replace:  
1. Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support  
rods back to unlock them.  
2. Slowly lower the cooktop into place.  
3. Lift out the burner bowl.  
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Home Canning  
Cookware  
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface  
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.  
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.  
IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface  
cooking area, element or surface burner.  
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-  
fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy  
thickness.  
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Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking  
area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in.  
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.  
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper  
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used  
as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.  
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Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements  
or surface burners at the same time.  
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is  
transferred, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has  
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,  
aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the  
properties of aluminum.  
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On ceramic glass models, only use flat-bottomed canners.  
On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit  
is recommended. If not installed, the life of the coil element  
will be shortened. See Assistance or Servicefor ordering  
instructions.  
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material  
characteristics.  
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For more information, contact your local U.S. Government  
Agricultural Department Extension Office. In Canada, contact  
Agriculture Canada. Companies that manufacture home  
canning products can also offer assistance.  
COOKWARE  
Aluminum  
CHARACTERISTICS  
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Heats quickly and evenly.  
Suitable for all types of cooking.  
Medium or heavy thickness is best for  
most cooking tasks.  
Cast iron  
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Heats slowly and evenly.  
Good for browning and frying.  
Maintains heat for slow cooking.  
Ceramic or  
Ceramic glass  
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Follow manufacturers instructions.  
Heats slowly, but unevenly.  
Ideal results on low to medium heat  
settings.  
Copper  
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Heats very quickly and evenly.  
Earthenware  
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Follow manufacturers instructions.  
Use on low heat settings.  
Porcelain  
enamel-on-  
steel or cast  
iron  
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See stainless steel or cast iron.  
Stainless steel  
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Heats quickly, but unevenly.  
A core or base of aluminum or copper  
on stainless steel provides even  
heating.  
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ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL  
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1. Oven Indicator Lights  
2. Clock  
3. Off/Cancel  
5. Clock/Timer  
7. Broil  
8. Bake  
4. Start/Enter  
6. Temperature/Timed  
(Control Lock)  
Cooking  
Oven Indicator Lights  
Clock  
The indicator lights are located to the left of, below, and within  
the display. The indicator lights light up or flash when the oven is  
in one of the following modes: BAKE, BROIL, HEAT, START?, ON,  
TIMER, COOK TIME/TIMED cooking (on some models), and  
START TIME/DELAY cooking (on some models).  
This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.  
To Set:  
Before setting, make sure the oven and Timer are off.  
1. Press CLOCK.  
2. Press the TEMP/TIME upor downarrow pad to set the  
time of day.  
3. Press START/ENTER or CLOCK.  
Display  
When power is first supplied to the appliance, PFwill appear on  
the display. Press OFF to clear.  
Timer  
Any other time PFappears, a power failure has occurred. Press  
OFF and reset the Clock if needed.  
The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and 59  
minutes and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start  
or stop the oven.  
When the oven is in use, the display shows preheat time and the  
temperature and oven setting.  
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.  
To Set:  
1. Press TIMER •• CANCEL.  
When using COOK TIME (on some models), the display will show  
either hours and minutes, or minutes and seconds.  
The timer oven indicator light will light up.  
2. Press the TEMP/TIME upor downarrow pad to set the  
Start/Enter  
length of time.  
The START/ENTER pad begins any oven function except the  
Timer. If not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function  
pad, the START?indicator light will flash as a reminder. On  
some models, START?will appear on the display.  
3. Press START/ENTER.  
When the set time ends, four 1-second tones will sound.  
4. Press TIMER •• CANCEL anytime to cancel the timer and/or  
If not pressed within 4 to 5 minutes (depending on your model)  
after pressing a function pad, the oven display will return to the  
time of day mode and the programmed function will be  
cancelled.  
stop reminder tones.  
To cancel the timer during the countdown, press TIMER ••  
CANCEL twice.  
The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the  
above steps.  
Off/Cancel  
To display the time of day when the timer is counting down, press  
CLOCK.  
The OFF pad stops any function except the Clock, Timer and  
Control Lock.  
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Control Lock  
BEFORE USING  
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent  
unintended use of the oven.  
Odors are normal when the range is new. This happens the first  
time the oven is used.  
When the control is locked, only the CLOCK and TIMER pads will  
function.  
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to  
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to  
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well  
ventilated room.  
To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the oven  
and Timer are off. Press and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds. A  
single tone will sound, LOCand LOCKD(on some models)  
will appear on the display. LOCwill also appear whenever any  
command pad is pressed while the control is locked.  
Aluminum Foil  
Repeat to unlock. LOCand LOCKD(on some models) will  
disappear from the display.  
IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil,  
liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the  
oven bottom finish.  
Oven Temperature Control  
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Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to  
move freely for best cooking results.  
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven  
temperature because opening the oven door and element or  
burner cycling may give incorrect readings.  
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To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is  
at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned  
up at the edges.  
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook  
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature  
calibration can be adjusted. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or  
Celsius.  
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Do not cover food with aluminum foil when convection  
cooking (on some models).  
A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed  
amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed  
amount. Use the following chart as a guide.  
Positioning Racks and Bakeware  
ADJUSTMENT °F  
(ADJUSTMENT °C)  
COOKS FOOD  
Racks  
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks  
with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. Use the  
following graphic and chart as a guide to place racks for specific  
foods.  
5° to 10°F (3° to 6°C)  
...a little more  
...moderately more  
...much more  
15° to 20°F (9° to 12°C)  
25° to 35°F (15° to 21°C)  
-5° to -10°F (-3° to -6°C)  
-15° to -20°F (-9° to -12°C)  
-25° to -35°F (-15° to -21°C)  
...a little less  
...moderately less  
...much less  
To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:  
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display  
shows the current calibration, for example 00.”  
2. Press the TEMP upor downarrow pad(s) to increase or to  
decrease the temperature in 10°F (6°C) amounts. The  
adjustment can be set between 30°F (18°C) and -30°F  
(-18°C).  
FOOD  
RACK POSITION(S)  
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys,  
angel food cakes  
1 or 2  
3. Press START/ENTER.  
Bundt cakes, most quick breads,  
yeast breads, casseroles, meats  
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Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes,  
non-frozen pies  
2 or 3  
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Bakeware  
Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so  
allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use  
the following chart as a guide.  
Meat Thermometer  
On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat  
thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The  
internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat  
thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.  
BAKEWARE  
NUMBER  
POSITION ON RACK  
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Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion  
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the  
thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.  
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Center of rack.  
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Side by side or slightly staggered.  
After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat  
¹⁄₂ in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature  
drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.  
3 or 4  
Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure  
bakeware is not directly over another.  
Check all meat in two or three places.  
Bakeware  
Oven Vent  
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow  
manufacturers recommendations and use the bakeware size  
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.  
BAKEWARE/  
RESULTS  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
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Light colored  
aluminum  
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Use temperature and time  
recommended in recipe.  
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Light golden  
crusts  
1. Oven Vent (coil element model)  
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Even browning  
Dark aluminum  
and other  
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May need to reduce baking  
temperatures 25°F (15°C).  
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bakeware with  
dark, dull and/or  
non-stick finish  
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Use suggested baking time.  
For pies, breads and casseroles, use  
temperature recommended in  
recipe.  
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Brown, crisp  
crusts  
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Place rack in center of oven.  
Insulated cookie  
sheets or baking  
pans  
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Place in the bottom third of oven.  
May need to increase baking time.  
1. Oven Vent (ceramic glass model)  
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and  
should not be blocked or covered. Doing so will cause poor air  
circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set  
plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the  
oven vent.  
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Little or no  
bottom  
browning  
Stainless steel  
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May need to increase baking time.  
On coil element models, the element can be used when the oven  
is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than 1 in.  
(2.5 cm) over the element.  
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Light, golden  
crusts  
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Uneven  
browning  
Stoneware  
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Follow manufacturers instructions.  
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Crisp crusts  
Ovenproof  
glassware,  
ceramic glass or  
ceramic  
May need to reduce baking  
temperatures 25°F (15°C).  
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Brown, crisp  
crusts  
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Broiling and Custom Broiling  
OVEN USE  
Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the  
temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control  
when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the  
cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish  
and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.  
Baking and Roasting  
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the  
Positioning Racks and Bakewaresection. When roasting, it is  
not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to  
end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe.  
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Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range. It is  
designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke.  
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For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The  
bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier  
cleaning.  
To Bake or Roast:  
1. Press BAKE. The bake oven indicator light will light up.  
2. Set the temperature (optional).  
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Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on  
the edges to prevent curling.  
Press TEMP/TIME upor downarrow pad to set a  
temperature other than 350°F in 5° amounts. The bake range  
can be set between 170°F and 500°F.  
Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing  
food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very  
thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.  
When the oven temperature is greater than 170°F, no preheat  
conditioning time will be shown in the display.  
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After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing  
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated  
oven, making cleaning more difficult.  
The preheat conditioning time will not change if the  
temperature is reset before the countdown time ends.  
Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling Chart. It is not  
necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless  
recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler  
pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to  
the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature.  
If baking and roasting while the minute timer is counting  
down, the set temperature can be seen for 5 seconds by  
pressing BAKE.  
3. Press START/ENTER.  
The oven control automatically sets preheating times based  
on the oven temperature selected.  
The temperature can be changed after this step. START/  
ENTER does not need to be pressed again.  
After the oven is preheated and the countdown time is  
finished, a 1-second tone will sound, the ON indicator light  
will go off and the set temperature will appear on the display.  
4. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.  
To Broil:  
1. Press CUSTOM BROIL. The broil oven indicator light will light  
Preheating  
up.  
After START/ENTER is pressed, the oven will enter a timed  
preheat conditioning. PrEand the time countdown will appear  
on the display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone  
will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the  
display.  
2. Press START/ENTER. The On and Heat oven indicator lights  
will light up.  
The temperature setting can be changed any time before or  
after pressing START/ENTER. See Custom Broilingsection.  
Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as  
room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for  
the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven  
temperature to differ.  
If broiling while the time is counting down, the set broiling  
temperature can be seen for 5 seconds by pressing CUSTOM  
BROIL.  
3. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.  
Waiting an additional ten minutes after the preheat conditioning  
time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking  
foods with leavening ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder,  
baking soda and eggs.  
Custom Broiling  
1. Press CUSTOM BROIL to broil foods slower from the start of  
cooking.  
Press the TEMP/TIME upor downarrow pad to enter a  
temperature between 300°F and 500°F.  
2. Press START/ENTER.  
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BROILING CHART  
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES  
For best results, place food 3 in. (7 cm) or more from the broil  
element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted  
for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are  
numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the  
Positioning Racks and Bakewaresection.  
(on some models)  
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should  
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills  
may affect the finish.  
COOK  
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Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or non-abrasive scrubbing  
pad:  
RACK  
POSITION  
TIME  
FOOD  
minutes  
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate  
because scrubbing may remove numbers.  
Side 1  
Side 2  
Steak  
CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)  
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick  
medium rare  
medium  
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4
4
14-15  
15-16  
18-19  
7-8  
Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine  
bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur.  
8-9  
well done  
9-10  
Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly  
to prevent streaking and staining.  
*Ground meat patties  
³ꢀ₄ in. (2 cm) thick  
well done  
Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help  
prevent scratches, pitting and abrasions and to condition the  
cooktop, and can be ordered as an accessory. See Assistance  
or Serviceto order.  
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13-14  
20-22  
7-8  
Pork chops  
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick  
10-11  
A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and  
can be ordered as an accessory. See Assistance or Serviceto  
order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor  
blades out of the reach of children.  
Ham slice, precooked  
¹ꢀ₂ in. (1.25 cm) thick  
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4
8-10  
5-7  
4-5  
3-4  
Light to moderate soil  
Frankfurters  
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Paper towels or clean damp sponge:  
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear  
oven mitts while doing so.  
Lamb chops  
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick  
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14-17  
8-9  
Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup)  
Chicken  
bone-in pieces  
boneless breasts  
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4
17-20  
11-16  
17-20  
11-16  
Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear  
oven mitts while doing so.  
Fish  
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Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel:  
Fillets ¹ꢀ₄- ¹ꢀ₂ in.  
(.6-1.25 cm) thick  
Steaks ³ꢀ₄- 1 in.  
(2-2.5 cm) thick  
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4
8-10  
4-5  
8-9  
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into  
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue  
rubbing until white film disappears.  
16-18  
Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks and discoloration  
* Place up to 9 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.  
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Rub product into soil with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.  
Continue rubbing until white film disappears.  
RANGE CARE  
Burned-on soil  
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Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as  
flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn  
spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.  
General Cleaning  
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and  
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions  
on cleaning products. Do not wipe down any of the inside  
surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. Applying a  
cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has cooled  
completely could result in the glass breaking.  
Metal marks from aluminum and copper  
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Cooktop Polishing Creme:  
Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down. Rub creme into  
surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue  
rubbing until white film disappears. The marks will not totally  
disappear but after many cleanings become less noticeable.  
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless  
otherwise noted.  
Tiny scratches and abrasions  
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Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft  
cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears. Scratches  
and abrasions do not affect cooking performance and after  
many cleanings become less noticeable.  
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COOKTOP CONTROLS  
OVEN CAVITY  
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.  
Do not soak knobs.  
Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high  
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,  
pitting or faint white spots can result.  
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.  
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.  
On some models, the oven door can be removed. See Oven  
Doorfirst.  
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Oven cleaner:  
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.  
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Follow product label instructions. Do not let cleaner contact  
gasket, thermostat or exterior surfaces. Line the floor with  
newspaper.  
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)  
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.  
For more information, see Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.  
OVEN AND ROASTING RACKS  
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Damp cloth:  
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Self-Cleaning cycle:  
Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool.  
See Self-Cleaning Cyclefirst. Remove racks or they will  
discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light  
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help  
them slide.  
BURNER BOWLS (on some models)  
Do clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.  
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Solution of ¹ꢀ₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gallon (3.75 L)  
water:  
Steel wool pad  
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel wool  
pad.  
BROILER PAN AND GRID  
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.  
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Oven cleaner:  
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Mildly abrasive cleanser:  
Follow product label instructions.  
Mildly abrasive cleanser:  
Scrub with wet scouring pad.  
Scrub with wet scouring pad.  
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Solution of ¹ꢀ₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gallon (3.75 L)  
water:  
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome  
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel wool  
pad.  
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Oven cleaner:  
SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)  
Follow product label instructions.  
Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage.  
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome  
For more information, see Lift-up Cooktopsection.  
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Dishwasher  
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Steel wool pad  
STORAGE DRAWER  
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR  
Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.  
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or non-abrasive plastic  
scrubbing pad:  
For more information, see Storage Drawersection.  
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Mild detergent  
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on  
panel.  
Storage Drawer  
CONTROL PANEL  
The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure  
drawer is cool and empty.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths  
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.  
To Remove:  
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1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop.  
2. Lift up the back of the drawer and pull out.  
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on  
panel.  
To Replace:  
1. Fit the ends of the drawer rails into the guides in the cavity.  
2. Slide the drawer closed.  
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To Remove:  
1. Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins, included with  
your range, into both hinge hangers. Do not remove the pins  
while the door is removed from the range.  
Oven Light  
(on some models)  
The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. It will come  
on when the oven door is open. It will not work during the Self-  
Cleaning cycle. On some models, when the oven door is closed,  
press the manual oven light switch to turn on and off.  
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OFF  
HI  
OFF  
LO  
HI  
8
LO  
2
8
2
3
7
3
4
5
O
T
TURN  
PUSH  
4
5
2. Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal  
pins.  
1. Manual Oven Light Switch (on some models)  
3. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of  
the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.  
Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and  
the control knobs are off.  
4. Pull door straight up, then toward you. Hinge hangers will  
slide out of front frame hinge slot. Do not remove door  
removal pins until the door is replaced on the range.  
To Replace:  
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.  
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven  
counterclockwise to remove.  
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.  
4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.  
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.  
To Replace:  
1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of  
Oven Door  
the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.  
For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven  
door. However, if necessary, follow these instructions. The oven  
door is heavy.  
2. Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is  
horizontal. Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge  
slots.  
3. Tilt top of door toward range. Slide hinge hangers down onto  
front frame support pins. Make sure the hinge hangers are  
fully seated and engaged on the support pins.  
Before Removing:  
1. Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom  
corner of the door stop clip.  
4. Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of  
the frame hinge slot, then push in the bottom of the clip until  
flanges are flush with the front frame.  
2. Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge  
slot. Take care not to scratch finish.  
3. Repeat procedure for other door stop clip.  
5. Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins.  
Save door removal pins for future use.  
6. Close the door.  
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Cooktop cooking results not what expected  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
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Is the proper cookware being used?  
See Cookwaresection.  
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the  
cost of an unnecessary service call.  
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?  
See Cooktop Controlssection.  
Nothing will operate  
Is the appliance level?  
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.  
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Is the power supply cord unplugged?  
Plug into a grounded outlet.  
On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?  
See Coil Elements and Burner Bowlssection.  
Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit  
breaker been tripped?  
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.  
Oven cooking results not what expected  
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Is the appliance level?  
Cooktop will not operate  
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.  
Is the proper temperature set?  
Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.  
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Is the control knob set correctly?  
Push in knob before turning to a setting.  
Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?  
See Oven Temperature Controlsection.  
On ceramic glass models, is the Cooktop Lockoutset?  
See Cooktop Lockoutsection.  
Was the oven preheated?  
See Baking and Roastingsection.  
On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?  
See Coil Elements and Burner Bowlssection.  
Is the proper bakeware being used?  
See Bakewaresection.  
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop  
Are the racks positioned properly?  
See Positioning Racks and Bakewaresection.  
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Is the cookware the proper size?  
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking  
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend  
more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.  
Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?  
See Positioning Racks and Bakewaresection.  
Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?  
Check to make sure batter is level in the pan.  
Oven temperature too high or too low  
Is the proper length of time being used?  
Adjust cooking time.  
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Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?  
See Oven Temperature Controlsection.  
Has the oven door been opened while cooking?  
Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer  
cooking times.  
Oven indicator lights flash  
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Do the OVEN ON and OVEN HEATING indicator lights  
flash?  
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Are baked items too brown on the bottom?  
Move rack to higher position in the oven.  
See Assistance or Servicesection.  
Are pie crust edges browning early?  
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust.  
Do the OVEN HEATING and DOOR LOCKED/CLEANING  
indicator lights flash?  
The door lock has failed. See Assistance or Service”  
sections.  
Oven will not operate  
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On some models, is the electronic clock/timer set  
correctly?  
See Electronic Clock/Timersection.  
On some models, has the oven selector been set to a  
BAKE or BROIL function?  
See Baking and Roastingor Broilingsections.  
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Accessories U.S.A.  
To order accessories, call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction  
Center toll free at 1-800-442-9991 and follow the menu prompts.  
Or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com and click on Buy  
Accessories Online.”  
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE  
Before calling for assistance or service, please check  
Troubleshooting.It may save you the cost of a service call. If  
you still need help, follow the instructions below.  
Canning Unit Kit  
(coil element models)  
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete  
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will  
help us to better respond to your request.  
Order Part #242905.  
Cooktop Polishing Creme  
(ceramic glass models)  
If you need replacement parts  
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you  
only use FSP® replacement parts. FSP® replacement parts will fit  
right and work right because they are made with the same  
precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL® appliance.  
To locate FSP® replacement parts in your area, call our Customer  
Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest Whirlpool  
designated service center.  
Order Part #4392916  
Cooktop Scraper  
(ceramic glass models)  
Order Part #3183488  
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish  
(stainless steel models)  
Order Part #4396095  
In the U.S.A.  
Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center  
toll free: 1-800-253-1301.  
Our consultants provide assistance with:  
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Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.  
Installation information.  
Use and maintenance procedures.  
Accessory and repair parts sales.  
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing  
impaired, limited vision, etc.).  
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Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and  
service companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians  
are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-  
warranty service, anywhere in the United States.  
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your  
area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow  
Pages.  
For further assistance  
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool  
Corporation with any questions or concerns at:  
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances  
Customer Interaction Center  
553 Benson Road  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.  
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WHIRLPOOL® COOKTOP, BUILT-IN OVEN AND RANGE WARRANTY  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or  
furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or  
workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool Corporation designated service company.  
LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY  
On ceramic glass ranges and ceramic glass cooktops, in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this  
appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will  
pay for FSP® replacement parts for the CLEANTOP® ceramic glass cooktop.  
Whirlpool Corporation warrants that the ceramic glass cooktop will not discolor, the cooktop pattern will not wear off, the rubber seal  
between the ceramic glass cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack, the ceramic glass cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock  
and the surface unit elements will not burn out. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.  
Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for:  
1. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance, to instruct you how to use your appliance, to replace house fuses or  
correct house wiring, or to replace owner-accessible light bulbs.  
2. Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal, single-family household use.  
3. Pickup and delivery. Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.  
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God or use of products not  
approved by Whirlpool Corporation.  
5. Repairs to CLEANTOP® ceramic glass cooktop or other surfaces if it has not been cared for as recommended in the Use and Care  
Guide.  
6. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.  
7. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.  
8. Any labor costs durning the limited warranty period.  
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not  
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.  
Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another  
warranty applies.  
If you need service, first see the Troubleshootingsection of this book. After checking Troubleshooting,additional help can be found  
by checking the Assistance or Servicesection or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center, 1-800-253-1301 (toll-free),  
from anywhere in the U.S.A.  
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Dealer name____________________________________________________  
Address________________________________________________________  
Phone number__________________________________________________  
Model number __________________________________________________  
Serial number __________________________________________________  
Purchase date __________________________________________________  
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future  
reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation  
date for in-warranty service.  
Write down the following information about your appliance to  
better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it.  
You will need to know your complete model number and serial  
number. You can find this information on the model and serial  
number label/plate, located on your appliance as shown in the  
Parts and Featuressection.  
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