Whirlpool ACE2200, ACE3200, ACE3211, AEE2000, ACE2400 User Manual

RANGES

ACE2200
ACE2400
ACE3200
ACE3211
ACE3411
AEE2000

INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE

M A N U A L

Part No. 98014237 Rev. A

Covers the

following

models:

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION,

READ IT BEFORE FIRST USE OF YOUR RANGE

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Parts and Features

Installation

Gas Supply Connection

How to Use Your Range

Cleaning and Maintenance

Warranty

Identification Format

Authorized Service Centers

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Parts and Features

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Oven Thermocontrol

Top Burners

Removable Griddle

Backguard

Top Grates

Burner Valves

Oven Rack

Oval Burner Valve

Oven Door

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 Install your range in an area that is protected against weather exposure, on a level floor
strong enough to sustain its weight.

 Do not allow range to be used by children or unqualified adults.

 Provide for adequate maintenance.

 Use the range only in home applications. It is not designed for commercial use.

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Cooktop

This range was carefully manufactured with
the latest technical expertise. By purchasing
it, you have received quality; but remember,
quality requires maintenance.

Before you use your range, read the
instructions in this manual, the information
is important for best results in the use of
your range.

Electric Characteristics:

127 V ± 10% 50/60 Hz 1,0 A Max.

Manifold Panel

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Installation

Gas Supply Connection

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GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

 Proper installation is your responsibility. A
qualified technician or Service technician must
install this range.

 Remove all packing material and put the range
accessories in their places.

 Select the best location in your kitchen for your
range, protected from wind and with enough
space to open the oven door.

 Do not install cabinetry directly above the range.

 If you will install an exhaust device, put it at 61
cm minimum from the range cooktop.

 If your range has a power cord, it must be
installed near an electrical wall outlet.

 Do not use extension cords or multiple outlets.

To connect the range, use the material shown in the bottom figure.

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3/8" shut off valve

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3/8" brass pipe fitting
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3/8" brass pipe fitting
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Fire or Explosion Hazard

Do not allow children to use or play with the range;
keep children away while range is in use.

Keep the range surroundings free of flammable material,
gasoline and other vapors or flammable liquids.

Do not get too close to the flame produced by the
burners or wear loose clothing; your clothes may ignite
if contact by open flames.

Do not use your range to warm rooms, because this is
dangerous.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire or explosion.

WARNING

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To make it easier to move the appliance, the
installer should loop the 3/8" copper tubing as
shown in the illustration.

IMPORTANT

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Check with soap solution for leaks.

If the installation is not new, you should clean it
in order to avoid the obstruction of orifices and/or pilots.

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NOTE: To operate this range with natural gas, is
required a kit according to the chart:

This kit is available at your nearest Authorized
Service Center.

Range Model Kit Number

Model ACE2200 98014527
Model ACE2400 98014527
Model ACE3200 98014562
Model ACE3211 98014528
Model ACE3411 98014528
Model AEE2000 98014527

 This range is adjusted at the factory
for use with L.P. gas.

 To use this range with natural gas,
you must replace the surface and
oven burner orifices, call Servicio
Acros-Whirlpool, the phone number
is shown in the last page. The
technician must make sure that the
connections have no leaks and the
gas pressure in the range is the
same as shown in the charts.

If the range has yellow flames, it may require adjustment to the air
shutters:

Remove the
knobs.

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Unscrew the screws
of front and below the
manifold panel and
remove it.

2

Adjust the air shutters
individually. Light the
burner, then push or pull
the air shutter until you get
a blue flame. Replace the
manifold panel, screws and
knobs.

HOW TO ADJUST THE FLAMES

 How to adjust the air for surface burners:

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NOTE: Because of different altitudes above sea level and variations
in the supply of gas, you may need to adjust the main air intake
to the burners. This will result in a better air-gas mixture and thus
a better operation.

How to Use Your Range

NOTE:

Do not obstruct the gas

exhaust of the oven or broiler

 How to adjust the oven burner air shutter:

Remove the
oven rack.

Remove the oven
tray. (See page 6)

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HOW TO TURN ON THE BURNERS MANUALLY

 To turn on the surface burners manually:

1.- Light a match and place it close the burner while you
push and turn the knob 1/4 of the way to the maximum
flame position .

 How to light the oven burner with thermocontrol, manually:

1.- Open the oven door, light a match and place
the flame at the igniter hole in the front of the
oven tray while you push in and turn the oven
knob 1/4 of the way, the burner will light
immediately.

2.- Verify that the oven burner has been ignited.

A - Locate the screw on
the air shutter and
loosen it.
B - Turn around the air
shutter.

C - Turn on the oven.
D - Verify that the flames

are blue.
E - If the flames are not
blue, repeat since
step

B, when the

flames are adjusted,
tighten the screw
again.
F - Replace the oven tray
and the oven rack

OVEN RACK

The oven has 4 different supports for the oven rack, this rack has a stop to
avoid droping from the oven, to change the rack position follow the steps:

 To remove the oven rack:

1.- Pull the oven rack until it stops.

2.- Lift the front part.

3.- Pull it again until it is released.

 To install the oven rack:

1.- Push the oven rack until it stops.

2.- Lift the front part.

3.- Push it again until it stops.

An extra rack position is provided for special cooking operations
other than baking, such as roasting, where a large roasting
container will require more heat and therefore need to be
closer to the heat source or oven bottom.

Extra Rack
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OVEN LIGHT

Some models (see page 2) have an oven light,
it is important to see the meals in the oven
without opening the oven door. The light switch
is located on the left side of the manifold panel.
Connect the range in a wall outlet with a voltage
of 127 V

±10% . Be sure the installation is

properly grounded.

Electric Diagram Range with Oven Light.

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