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Contents

Page

Important Safety Instructions ........

Using Your Range

Using the surface burners

........................... 6

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Lighting standing pilots ...................

Using the oven control

................... .8

Baking ........................................

Adjusting the oven temperature

control .....................................

Broiling

The oven vent

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Caring For Your Range ................

Control panel and knobs Surface burner grates Surface burners

............................ 14

Removable cooktop

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Removable oven door ..................

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.16 Using the standard-cleaning oven .16 Cleaning tips

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.17

If You Need Service Or Assistance

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Whirlpool Range Warranty

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01990 Whirlpool Corporation

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide

label. It will be easier to remove before the range is used. To remove any remaining glue:

Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,

then remove. or

Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-

ing detergent before removing glue as

described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the finish. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail

the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this

information ready if you need service or call with a question.

Copy model and serial numbers from plate (located as shown) and purchase date from sales slip.

Keep this book, the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

You are responsible for:

Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation Instructions.)

Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

Properly maintaining the range. Using the range only for jobs ex-

pected of a home range. Making sure the range is secured by

properly installed anti-tip bracket(s), with rear leveling leg(s) positioned under bracket(s).

Important Safety Instructions

Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

.FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE

VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR

EXPLOSION.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1. OPEN WINDOWS.

2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.

3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES.

4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.

IMPROPER

INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, MANUFACTURER (DEALER)

OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.

- IMPORTANT -

TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS

INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.

TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Important Safety Instructions Continued

. Install 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 the proper gas supply and checked for leaks. The range must also be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.

To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance, the appliance must be secured by properly installed antitip bracket(s). To check if the bracket(s) is installed properly, shine a flashlight under range toward rear corners and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is engaged. See Installation Instructions for further details.

9 Gas fuels and combustion can

result in potential exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. For example, benzene is a chemical which is a part of the gas supplied to the range. It is consumed in the flame during combustion. However, exposure to a small amount of benzene is possible if a gas leak occurs. Formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and soot are by-products of incomplete combustion. Properly adjusted burners with a bluish rather than a yellow flame will minimize incomplete combustion.

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

Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.

Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual.

Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface burner and you could be burned.

Do not touch surface burners, areas near burners or interior surfaces of oven. Areas near surface burners and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface burners, areas near surface burners or interior surfaces of oven. 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, and the oven door.

Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boil-overs and spill-overs. Heavy splattering or spill-overs left on a range can ignite and burn you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.

Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface burners. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on surface burners may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch surface burners. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. They could catch on fire.

Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are

suitable for ranges without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

Do not use decorative covers or trivets over the surface burners.

8 Do not heat unopened containers.

They could explode. The hot

contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully. Let fat cool before attempting to handle it. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately.

Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming

grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Never leave surface burners unat-

tended at high heat settings. A

boil-over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill-overs

that may ignite.

Make sure surface burners are off when you are finished, and when you aren’t watching.

Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool.

Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. They could explode or burn.

Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be 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 any part of the range. They could be burned or injured.

Never use a match or other flame to look for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could result.

Know where your main gas shut off valve is located.

Keep range vents unobstructed.

Clean your range regularly. See

care and cleaning instructions in this manual.

Be sure all range parts are cool before cleaning.

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 specifically 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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Using Your Range

Using the surface burners

Your range is equipped with either standing pilots or electronic ignitors. Standing pilots must be lit initially with a match following the directions on page 7. The pilot light will remain lit when the burners are turned off. To turn a burner on again, just push in and turn the control knob to LITE and the burner will light. Electronic ignitors automatically light the burners each time the control knob is turned to LITE.

Control knobs must be pushed in, then turned to the LITE position. On electronic ignitor models, the clicking sound is the ignition sparking.

To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob back to a desired setting. The control knob can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface burner markers The solid dot in the surface burner

marker shows which surface burner is

‘Use a medium setting to continue cooking or to fry chicken or pancakes; for gravy, puddings and icing; to cook large amounts of vegetables.

Use a low setting to keep food warm until ready to serve. Set the heat higher or lower within the low band to keep food at the temperature you want.

NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the LITE position.

In case of a prolonged power failure Surface burners with electronic ignitors

can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted match near a burner and slowly turn the

control knob on until the burner lights.

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