Whirlpool 9762363A User Manual

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GAS RANGE

Use & Care Guide

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Table of Contents................................................. 2

o the installer: Please leave this instruction book

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o the consumer: Please read and keep this book

or future reference.

9762363A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................2

The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................4

COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................5

Cooktop Controls.........................................................................5

Sealed Surface Burners ...............................................................6

Home Canning .............................................................................6

Cookware .....................................................................................6

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS.................................................7

Display..........................................................................................7

Start..............................................................................................7

Cancel or Off/Cancel....................................................................7

Clock ............................................................................................7

Tones............................................................................................8

Fahrenheit and Celsius.................................................................8

Timer.............................................................................................8

Control Lock.................................................................................8

Oven Temperature Control ..........................................................8

OVEN USE.......................................................................................9

Aluminum Foil...............................................................................9

Positioning Racks and Bakeware ................................................9

Split Oven Rack............................................................................ 9

Bakeware....................................................................................10

Meat Thermometer.....................................................................10

Oven Vent...................................................................................10

Baking and Roasting..................................................................10

Choice Bake

Broiling........................................................................................11

Warm Hold Feature ....................................................................11

Timed Cooking ...........................................................................12

Sequence Programming ............................................................13

Warming Drawer.........................................................................13

RANGE CARE ...............................................................................14

Self-Cleaning Cycle....................................................................14

General Cleaning........................................................................15

Oven Light ..................................................................................17

Oven Door ..................................................................................17

Storage Drawer ..........................................................................17

Warming Drawer.........................................................................18

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................18

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................19

Function ..............................................................11

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 “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

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.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

•

Do not touch any electrical switch.

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Do not use any phone in your building.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

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instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.

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 having 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

Range Foot

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,

injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

■ 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.

■ CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

■ Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be

electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the

Code, ANSI/NFPA70

electrically grounded in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code. Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

. In Canada, the range must be

National Electrical

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug

for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

■ Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the

appliance.

■ Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.

■ Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or

drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors or drawers.

■ Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

■ Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should

not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

■ Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not

extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

For self-cleaning ranges –

■ Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and

other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle.

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 locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.

Control Panel

A. Left rear burner control B. Left front burner control

(power burner on some models)

C. Right front burner control D. Right rear burner control

(ACCUSIMMER

E. Surface burner locator

burner on some models)

Range

C D

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A. Oven vent B. Surface cooking area C. Anti-tip bracket D. Oven door hinge E. Model and serial number

plate (behind left side of storage drawer)

F. St o ra g e d r aw er

(warming drawer on some

models) G. Electronic oven control H. Center grate (on some models)

I. Surface burner control

J. Automatic oven light switch K. Oven rack L. Gasket

M. Oven door window

N. Self-clean latch O. Gas regulator

Parts and Features not shown

Oven light Broiler pan and grid Roasting rack Storage drawer liner

(on some models)

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan.

Turn off all controls when not cooking. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to IGNITE.

Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or while the grate is unoccupied.

To S et :

1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to IGNITE.

All 4 surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to IGNITE will produce a flame.

2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Use the

following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

IGNITE

HIGH ■ Start food cooking.

Between HIGH and LOW

LOW

■ Light the burner.

■ Bring liquid to a boil.

■ Hold a rapid boil.

■ Quickly brown or sear food.

■ Fry or sauté foods.

■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

■ Stew or steam foods.

■ Keep food warm.

■ Simmer.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)

during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.

To C le an :

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and

the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.

Power™ Burner (on some models)

The left front burner is designed to give ultra-high power when it is fully on. It can be used to rapidly bring liquid to a boil and to cook large quantities of food.

ACCUSIMMER® Burner (on some models)

The right rear burner has an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmering and low temperature cooking.

Power failure

In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to IGNITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.

Sealed Surface Burners

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

To C le an :

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and

the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.

1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean

according to “General Cleaning” section.

2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do

not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist.

4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are

properly aligned with the burner cap.

A. Burner cap B. Burner base C. Alignment pins D. Igniter E. Gas tube opening

Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.

Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from spillovers by always using a burner cap.

A. 1-1¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm)

B. Burner ports

A. Incorrect B. Correct

5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap

alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■ Center the canner on the grate.

■ Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.

■ For more information, contact your local agricultural

department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

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 they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.

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