GR773LXSB
Whirlpool GR773LXSB, Gold GR673LXSS, GR563LXSS, GR773LXS, RF212PXS Use And Care Manual
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ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents................................................. 2
9763001B
To the installer: Please leave this
instruction book with the range.
To the consumer: Please read and
keep this book for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................8
Cooktop Controls......................................................................... 8
Dual Cooking Zone (on some models) ........................................8
Warm Zone Element (on some models) ......................................8
Ceramic Glass (on some models)................................................ 9
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some models) ...................9
Lift-up Cooktop (on some models)............................................10
Home Canning ...........................................................................10
Cookware ...................................................................................10
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS...............................................11
Display........................................................................................13
Start............................................................................................13
Off/Cancel ..................................................................................13
Clock ..........................................................................................13
Range Lights ..............................................................................13
Tones..........................................................................................14
Fahrenheit and Celsius...............................................................14
Timer...........................................................................................14
Oven Control Lockout (on some models)..................................14
12-Hour Shut-Off .......................................................................15
Oven Temperature Control ........................................................15
OVEN USE.....................................................................................15
Aluminum Foil.............................................................................15
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ..............................................15
Split Oven Rack (on some models)............................................16
Bakeware....................................................................................16
Meat Thermometer.....................................................................16
Oven Vent...................................................................................17
Baking and Roasting..................................................................17
Choice Bake
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Function (on some models) ................................17
Broiling........................................................................................18
Convection Cooking...................................................................18
Hold Warm Feature (on some models) ......................................20
Timed Cooking (on some models) .............................................21
Sequence Programming ............................................................22
Warming Drawer (on some models)...........................................23
RANGE CARE ...............................................................................24
Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models)......................................24
General Cleaning........................................................................25
Oven Light ..................................................................................27
Oven Door ..................................................................................28
Storage Drawer ..........................................................................28
Warming Drawer (on some models)...........................................29
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................29
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................31
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................31
WARRANTY ..................................................................................32
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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 “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.
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.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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
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, and toluene.
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.
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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 – Be sure the range is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
■ Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.
■ 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.
■ Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the range.
■ 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.
■ Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
■ Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame
or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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 undersized 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.
■ Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat
Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite.
■ Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place –
Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements – Heating
elements should never be immersed in water.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or replacing food.
■ Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
■ Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
■ 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.
■ 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.
For self-cleaning ranges –
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
■ Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and
other utensils.
For units with ventilating hood –
■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■ When flambeing 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 those of your model.
Control Panels
Style 1
Style 2
A
A. Left front control knob
B. Left rear control knob
C. Electronic oven control
A
B
B
C
E
D
F
G
H
D. Hot surface indicator light
E. Right rear control knob
F. Surface cooking area locator
C
G. Right front control knob
H. Warm zone button
D
E
F
G
A. Left front control knob
B. Left rear control knob
C. Electronic oven control
D. Hot surface indicator light
E. Right rear control knob
F. Surface cooking area locator
H
G. Right front control knob
H. Warm zone button
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Style 3
A
A. Left front control knob
B. Left rear control knob
C. Electronic oven control
A
B
B
C
D. Hot surface indicator light
E. Surface cooking area locator
C
E
D
E
D
F
F. R ig ht re ar co n tr ol k no b
G. Right front control knob
F
G
G
A. Left front control knob
B. Left rear control knob
C. Electronic oven control
A
A. Left front control knob
B. Left rear control knob
C. Electronic oven control
D. Hot surface indicator light
E. Surface cooking area locator
B
D. Hot surface indicator light
E. Right rear control knob
C
F. R ig ht re ar co n tr ol k no b
G. Right front control knob
D
E
F
F. Surface cooking area locator
G. Right front control knob
G
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Style 4
O
Range
A
A
A. Left front control knob
B. Left rear control knob
G
B
C. Electronic oven control
D. Surface cooking area locator
C
E
D
E Right rear control knob
F. Right front control knob
F
H
I
J
B
C
D
E
F
A. Oven vent
(on ceramic glass models)
B. Ceramic glass
(on some models)
C. Dual element
(on some models)
D. Anti-tip bracket
E. Model and serial number plate
(behind left side of storage
drawer)
F. Storage drawer (on some
models) or warming drawer
(on some models)
G.Console night light
(on some models)
H. Oven light switch
(on some models)
I. Console panel
J. Warm zone element
(on some models)
K
L
M
N
K. Automatic oven light switch
L. Broil element (not shown)
M. Gasket
N. Bake element
(hidden on some models)
O. Self-clean latch
Parts and Features not shown
Coil elements (on some models)
Oven door window
Oven light
Broiler pan and grid (on some models)
Roasting rack (on some models)
Storage drawer liner
(on some models)
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COOKTOP USE
B
Cooktop Controls
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO.
Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide
when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI ■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium High
Between MEDIUM
and HI
MEDIUM
Medium Low
Between MEDIUM
and LO
LO
Warm Zone
Element
(on some ceramic
glass models)
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
■ Keep cooked foods warm.
Dual Cooking Zone
(on some models)
A
B
A. Single size (6" [15.24 cm])
B. Dual size (9" [22.86 cm])
The Dual Cooking Zone offers flexibility depending on the size of
the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a
regular element. The dual size combines both the single and
outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.
A
A. Dual
B. Single
To U se D UA L:
1. Push in and turn the left front control knob counterclockwise
to the DUAL zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2. Turn knob to vertical (off) when finished.
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn the left front control knob clockwise to the
SINGLE zone anywhere between HI and LO.
2. Turn knob to vertical (off) when finished.
Warm Zone Element
(on some models)
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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WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or
after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Use the Warm Zone element to keep cooked foods warm.
One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food
quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the
other surface cooking areas are being used.
The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on.
C
However, its indicator light will glow as long as the Warm Zone
element area is too hot to touch.
■ Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and
cooktop use.
■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture
to escape.
■ Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.
■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
To U se :
Push in WARM ZONE button to activate. Push again to turn off.
Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It
may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level.
It is normal for the surface of white or biscuit ceramic glass to
appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As
the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep
it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On
cooktops with white or biscuit ceramic glass, soils and stains
may be more visible, and may require more cleaning and care.
Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For
more information, see “General Cleaning” section.
■ Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
■ 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.
■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to
cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause
pitting and permanent marks.
■ 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.
■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers
on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that
cannot be removed completely.
■ Do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or
aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
■ Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
B
A
A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/canner
C. ½" (1.3 cm) Maximum overhang
■ 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 you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
■ 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.
■ Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
On coil element and ceramic glass models, the hot surface
indicator light is located on the console panel.
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) is turned off.
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls
(on some models)
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also
help catch spills.
Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 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 Cleaning” section.
NOTE: Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner
bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the
Off position.
To R em o ve :
1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then
lift it enough to clear the burner bowl.
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2. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.
3. Lift out the burner bowl.
■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
■ On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit
is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil
element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for
instructions on ordering.
■ For instructions on ordering, contact your local U.S.
Government Agricultural Department Extension Office.
Companies that manufacture home canning products can
also offer assistance.
To Replace:
1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element
receptacle.
2. Holding the coil element as level as possible, slowly push the
coil element terminal into the receptacle.
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.
Lift-up Cooktop
(on some models)
The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath.
Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the finish and
the cooktop frame. For more information, see the “General
Cleaning” section.
To L if t :
Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the supports lock into
place.
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 or grates. 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.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
Cast iron
■ Heats quickly and evenly.
■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
■ Heats slowly and evenly.
■ Good for browning and frying.
■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
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.
Home Canning
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.
■ Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking
area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not
extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking
area or element.
■ Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements
or surface burners at the same time.
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Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper
Earthenware
Porcelain
■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Use on low heat settings.
■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-onsteel or cast
iron
Stainless steel ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
■ A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
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