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Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality,
into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have
developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain
your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner­ship Registration Card provided with your appliance.

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home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and
follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as
personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches, dents,
etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,
is TOLL-FREE, 24 hours a day.

lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, feel free to
call our Consumer Assistance Center for help. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial

number plate (see diagram on page 6.) For your convenience, we have included a handy place below
for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your deafer’s name and
telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date

Dealer Name
Dealer Phone

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to

ersons, or damage when using the range, follow
asic precautions, including the following:

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General

4ead all instructions before

using the range.

4nstall or locate the range only

in accordance with the pro­vided Installation Instructions. It
is recommended that the range
be installed by a qualified in­staller. The range must be
properly connected to electrical

supply and grounded.

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@WARNING: To reduce the risk

of ti P ping of the appliance, the
app iance must be secured by
a properl installed anti-tip

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bracket.
is installed pro

anti-tip bracke ” on page 17. P

aCAUTION: Do not store things

children mi
range. Chil
burned or injured while climb­ing on it.

@Do not leave children alone or

unattended in area where the
range is in use.They should
never be allowed to sit or stand
on an

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Do not operate the range if it is
damaged or not working prop­erly.

@Do not use the range for warm-

ing or heating the room. Per­sons could be burned or in-

jured, or a fire could start.

o check if the bracket

erly, see The

ht want above the

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ren could be

part of the range. They

e burned or injured.

@Use the range only for its-in- .

t;;;;zluse as described In this

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areas near units, heating ele­ments or interior surfaces of
oven. Surface units and heating
elements may be hot even
though they are dark in color.
Areas near surface units and
interior surfaces of an oven
become hot enou h to cause
burns. Durin

not touch, or et clothing or
other flammable matenals
contact surface units, areas
near units, heatin
interior surfaces 0 oven until
they have had sufficient time to
cool. Other surfaces of the
range may become hot enough

to cause burns; such as, the
oven vent opening, the surface

near the vent opening, the

cooktop, the oven door and
window.

.Do not wear loose or hanging

garments when using the

range. The
touch a ho
you could be burned.

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could ignite if they

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Use only d

or damp po holders on hot sur-

potholders. Moist

r
faces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let pot-

holder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel
or bulk

It coul

cloth for a potholder.

catch on fire.

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@Keep range vents unobstructed.

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Do not heat unopened contain-

ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause bums
and container particles could
cause injury.

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Do not store flammable materi­als on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.

When using the cooktot,

@Check to be sure lass cook-

ing utensils are sa 3 8 for use on
the ran e. Only certain types of
glass, g ass-ceramic, 9 ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for

cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.

@Never leave surface units

unattended at high heat set-

tin s. A boilover could result

8 an cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite.

make sure the reflector bowls

are in place during cooking.

Cookin without reflector bowls

may su % ject the wiring and
components underneath them to
damage.

.Do not line reflector bowls with

aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners ma result in a risk of
electric s IY ock or fire.

‘Select a pan with a flat bottom

that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller

than the surface unit, some of
the heating element will be
exposed and may result in the

I 8 nltmg of clothing or potholders.

orrect pan size also improves

cooking efficiency.

.Turn pan handles inward, but

not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i niting of
flammable materia s, 9 and spills
due to bumping of the pan.

When usincl the oven

@Always osition oven rack(s) in

desired ocation while oven IS

P
cool. If a rack must be re­moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.

@Use care when opening oven

door. Let hot air or steam es­cape before removing or re­placing food.

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Grease

@Grease is flammable. Do not

allow grease to collect around

cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-

overs immediately.

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.Do not use water on grease

fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flamin
range b
fitted Ii

coverin

dy

, cookie s eet or flat

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pan on

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h a well-

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tray. Flaming grease outside of

an can be extin

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aking soda or, i

uished with

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available, a

multipurpose dry chemical or

foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

~DO not soak removable heat-

ing elements in water. The
element will be damaged and
shock or fire could result.

.Do not use oven cleaners. No

commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner

rotective coating of
any kind s ould be used in or R
around any part of the oven.

@Do not clean door heat seal. It

is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the seal.

Clean only parts recommended
in this Use and Care Guide.

@Do not repair or replace any

part of the range unless specifi­tally recommended in this

manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a quali­fied technician.

@Disconnect the electrical supply

before servicing the range.

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PartsAnd Features

This section contains captioned illustrations
kcation and appearance of all

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parts and featu&

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Using Your Range

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Adjurttng the oven temperature control

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives
you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.

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Using the surface units

Control knobs must be pushed in before

turning them to a setting. They can be set

anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface unit markers

The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows
which surface unit is turned on by that knob.

Surface heating indicator light

The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the
control panel will glow when a surface unit is
turned on.

Burn and Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF
and all indicator lights are OFF when you
are not cooking.

Someone could be burned or a fire could
start if a surface unit is accidentally lefl ON.

Until you get used to the ssttlngs, uss the
following as a gulda For best results, start
cooking at the high settings: then turn the control
knob down to continue axking.

SETTING 1

Medium

RECOMMENDED USE

l For gravy, pudding and icing.
l To cook large amounts of

l To keep food cooking after

Cookware tips

There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is
best for all people. Knowing something about pan
materials and construction will help you select the
right cooking utensils for your needs.

l Use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good

contact with the surface units. To check the
flatness of a utensil:

-Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan
by placing a ruler across it.

-Rotate the ruler in all directions. There
should be no gaps between the pan and the
ruler.

NOTE: Woks, canners and teakettles with flat
bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
now available in most houseware stores or

departments.

l The pan should have straight sides and a tight-

fitting lid.

l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)

pans that are fairly lightweight. Remember that
a very heavy pan will be even heavier when
filled with food.

l The pan material (metal or glass) affects how

fast heat transfers from the surface unit
through the pan material and how evenly heat
spreads over the pan bottom.

l Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-

resistant material and be securely attached to

the pan.

l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which

has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. It can

overheat and may damage the utensil or

surface unit.

l Do not use canners, woks and speciatty

utensils with rounded, warped, ridged or
dented bottoms. These could cause severe
overheating which damages the utensil and/or
surface unit.

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Product Damage Hazard

ff a surface unit stays red for a bng time,
the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is

too small for the surface unit. Prolonged

usage of incorrect utensils for long periods
of time can result in damage to the surface
unit, a~~ktop. wiring and surrounding areas.
To prevent damage, use correct utensils,
start cooking on HI and turn control down to

continue cooking.

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Home canning information

To protect your range:

l Use flat-bottomed canners for best results. Do

not use canners with dented or ridged (porce­lain enamel-ware) bottoms. They do not make
good contad with the surface unit and cause
severe overheating which damages the

-Oktop.

l For best results, use the largest surface unit.

Also, use a canner which can be centered over

Optbnal oannlng kit
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for bng periods of time can shorten the
life of regular surface units and cause damage to

the cooktop.

ff you plan to use the rxoktop for canning, we

recommend the installation of a Canning Kit.
Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your
Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpooP”

service company.

the surface unit. Large diameter canners, if not
properly centered, trap heat and can cause
damage to the cooktop.

l Do not place canner on two surface units at the

same time. Excessive heat build-up will
damage the cc&top.

l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the

control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to

lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat

reflection.

l To prolong the life of the elements:

- Prepare small batches at a time.

- Do not use elements for canning all day.

Positioning racks and pans

For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack
should be placed so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1 l/z to
2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan
and the oven walls and other pans.

For proper oooklng, follow these gukfellnss
for speclf k foods:

l Angel and bundt cakes, yeast breads, frozen

pies, large roasts and turkeys-place rack on
lowest level.

l Casseroles, muffins, most quick breads and

meats-place rack on second or third level from
bottom.

l Cookies, biscuits. cakes and non-frozen pies-

place rack on second or third level from bottom.

When baking on two racks, arrange racks on
bottom and third level from bottom.

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when
broiling, see a reliable cookbook.

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l Always position oven rack(s) in desired

location before turning oven on. Be sure

the rack(s) is level.

. If rack(s) must be moved while oven is

hot, use potholders or oven mitts to
protect hands.

Failure to follow the above precautions may
result in personal injury.

Personal Injury Hazard

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For best air circulation

Hot air must circulate around the pans in the

oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven.

l Place the pans so that one is not directly over

the other.

l Allow 1 l&2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around

each pan and between pans and oven walls.

l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one

time.

Use the following as a guide to determine where

to place the pans.

One pan
Place in the center of the oven rack.

Two pans

Place in opposite corners of the oven rack
Three or four pans

Place in opposite comers on each oven rack.
Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.

NOTE: “Oven peeking’ may cause heat bss.
longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or

roasting results. Use a reliable kitchen timer to

keep track of the cooking time.

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