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L Continuous-Cleaning
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Model SS333PEUPST
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Model SS3l3PET/PST
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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. 2
IMPORTANT SAFEl’Y
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . 3
PARTS AND FEATURES . . . . . . 5
USING YOUR RANGE. . . . . . . . 6
Using the Surface Burners . . . 6
Setting the Clock . . . , . . . 7
Using the Minute Timer B
UsingtheOvenTempControl B
Baking.. . . . . . B
Broiling . . . . . 9
Oven tint . . . . . 10
Lighting Standing Pilots . 11
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE. .
Control Panel . . . . . 12
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Surface Burner Grates and
Reflector Pans . . . 12
Removable Cooktop . . 13
Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . 14
Oven Door . . . . . 14
Continuous-Cleaning Oven 15
Standard Oven Cleaning 16
Cleaning Chart . . . . 17
Oven Light . . . . . . . . . 19
Optional Trim Kit . . . . . 19
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . . . . , . . 20
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY
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Before you use your range
Read and carefully follow the ‘~INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
packed with your mnge.
Read this Use & Care Guide and the Cooklng Gulde for important safety
Informalion.
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You are personally responsible for:
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Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use &Care Guide and
the Cooking Guide.
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Having your range installed by a qualified installer.
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Installing the range where if is protected from the elements, and on a level
floor strong enough to hold its weight.
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Having your range properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
[See “Installation Instructions”.)
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Having your range properly connected to the proper gas supply and
checked for leaks. (See “Installation Instructions:‘)
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Making sure the range is not used by children or anyone unable to operate
it properly
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Properly maintaining your range.
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Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
See “Cooklng Gulde” tar Important safety and use lnformatlon.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
DO
NOT allow children to use or
play with any part of the range, not over another surfaceburner
or leave them unattended near
it. They could be burned or help prevent the utensil from
injured.
2.
DO
NOT store things children 7.
might want above the range. fires. The fire will spread. Cover
Children could be burned
or injured while climbing on it.
3.
DO
NOT allow anyone to touch
a hot surface burner, oven garments when using the range.
burner or areas around them. Garments could ignite if they
They could be hot enough to touch a hot burner or surroundburn severely ing area and you could be
4. KEEP
children away from the
range when it is on. The cooktop, 9.
oven walls, racks and door can tainers. They could explode. The
be hot enough to cause burns.
5.
DO
NOT use a range to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
6. KEEP
pan handles turned in, but
to prevent burns, injury and to
being pushed off the cooktop.
DO
NOT use water on grease
fire with large lid or smother with
baking soda or salt.
8.
DO
NOT wear loose or hanging
burned.
DO
NOT heat unopened con-
hot contents could burn and
container particles could cause
injury
10.
When adding or removing food,
MAKE SURE
to open the oven
door all the way to prevent burns.
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11.
DO NOT
Steam burns can result.
use a wet pot holder.
DO NOT
use a towel or bulky cloth as a
pot holder. They could catch fire
and burn you.
12. MAKE SURE
the utensils you use
are large enough to contain
food and avoid boii-overs and
spill~vers. This will help prevent
hazardous build-ups of food.
Heavy splattering or spillavers
left on a range can ignite and
burn you. Pan size is especially
important in deep fat frying.
13.
DO
NOT leave surface burners on
high heat settings. Boil-overs and
greasy spill-overs could cause
steam, smoke and could ignite
and burn you.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
14. GREASE
should be handled carefully. Let
fat cool before attempting to
handle it.
to collect around range or
In
immediately.
15. NEVER
flame to look for a gas leak. Explosion and injury could result.
16.
DO
parts unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a
qualified service technician.
17.
DO NOT use oven for storage.
Stored items and range could be
damaged if oven is turned on
accidentally.
is flammable and
Do not allow grease
vents. Wipe spill-avers
use a match or other
NOT repair or replace any
- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
If you need service, or call with a question, have this information ready:
1. Complete
bers (from the plate located as Model Number
shown].
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book and your sales
slip together in a handy place.
Thank you for purcharlng a
Whlrlpool product. Please complete
and mall the Owners Reglstratlon
Card turnlshed wlth this product.
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Model and Serial Num-
Serlai Number
Purchase Date
Servloe Company Phone Number
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Parts and features
Models SS333PEl/PST and SS313PETIPST
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
CHROME COOKTOP
(Under Cooktop)
REFLECTOR PANS
CONTROL
OVEN LIGHT
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CONTINUOUSCLEANING OVEN
(SS333PETlPST)
STANDARD OVEN
(SS313PElTIPST)
v OVEN RACK GUIDE
‘OVEN BURNER
(Not Shown)
REMOVABLE
OVEN DOOR
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Using your range
Using the Surface Burners
These ranges are equipped with either standing pilots or electronic ignitors.
Standing pilots must be lit initially with a match following the directions on
page12. 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 they
are used.
Surface Burner Indicators
The solid square in the surface burner
indicator shows which surface burner
is turned on by that knob.
Control knobs must be pushed in,
then turned to LITE position. On eiectronic ignitor models, the clicking
sound is the ignitor sparking.
After the burner lights, turn the con?roi
knob back to a desired setting. The
control knob can be set anywhere
between HI and OFF.
with the control In the LITE posltlon.
Do not cook
In Case of a Prolonged Power Failure
Surface burners with electronic igniters can be manually lighted. Hold a lit
match near the burner and turn the control to the LITE position. Affer the burner
lights, turn the control to the desired setting. Power failures will not affect Standing Pilots.
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SURFACE
BURNER
INDICATOR
OVEN TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
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RIGHT REAR Rl;HT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB
See the “Cooklng Gulde” for Important utensil Information.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide.
Use LITE to light
the burner. After
the burner lights,
turn control
back to a desired setting to
stop the clicking
of the ignition.
Do
not cook
wlth the control
in the LITE posl-
tlon.
Use HI to start
foods cooking
or to bring liquids to a boil.
Use a medium
setting to start
cooking or to fry
chicken or pon-
cakes; for gravy,
puddings and
icing or to cook
large amounts
of vegetables.
Setting the Clock
Push In and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
1.
Push In Mlnute Timer Knob and
turn In eliher dlrection
until clock
shows the right time of day.
2. let the Minute Tlmer Knob pop
out. Turn in either direction until
Minute Timer hand poink to OFF.
The clock setting will change If
you push In the knob when
tumlng.
Use a low settlng to keep
foods warm until
ready to serve.
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Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.
Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB
when setting the Minute Timer.
2. Without pushlng In,
back to the setting you want.
When the time is up,
sound. To stop the buzzer, turn the
Minute Timer hand to OFF.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK
SETTING.
turn the knob
a buzzer will
Using the Oven Temp Control
Baking
The racks should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least Wz to
2 inches (4-5 cm] between the sides
of the pan and the oven walls and
other pans. For more information,
see the “Cooking Guide:
1.
Position the racks properly
turning on the oven.
rack posltlon,
stop, raise front edge and lift out.
To change
pull rack out to
before
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2. Set the Oven Temp control knob
to the baking temperature you
want. The oven burner will automatically light in 50-60 seconds
. Preheat the oven for10 minutes
before adding food.
racks, walls and door will be hot.
Do not place food directly on
oven bottom.
NOTE: Oven
4. During baking, the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain the
5. When baking is done, turn the
Oven Temp control knob to OFF.
temperature settina.
Broiling
The Broiler Drawer is located below the oven door.
drawer and oven door completely closed.
1.
Pull the broiler drawer open and
tilt the door panel down.
2. Place broiler pan grid so grease
can drain down sides into lower
part of broiler pan. See picture.
Always broil with the
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oven temp
oven temp
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3. Place food on broiler pan and
position the broiler pan
before
turning on the broiler. See pan
placement chart in the “Cooking
Guide” for recommended pan
positions.
DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROILER BEFORE USING. COMPLETELY CLOSE
THE BROILER DRAWER DURING BROILING.
4. Set the Oven Temp control knob
to BROIL. The broiler will automat-
ically light in 50-60 seconds.
5. When broiling is done, turn the
Oven Temp control knob to OFF.
The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the
oven through a vent located at the
back of the cooktop.
vent. Poor baking will result.
Do not block
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Lighting Standing Pilots
To light Cooktop Pilots:
1.
Remove the grates and reflector
pans from cooktop. Remove the
cooktop. (See page 13.)
2. Make sure all controls are OFF.
To light Oven Burner Pilot:
1.
Make sure the Oven Temp control
knob is OFF.
2. Remove the broiler drawer.
Slide drawer out to stops, lift both
sides, then slide the rest of the
way out.
3. To light,
pilot light located between the
front and back burners. The pilot
flame should be ?‘A
(.635-.953 cm) high.
4. If the pilot flame needs adjustment, turn the pilot adjustment
screw on the manifold pipe.
5. Replace the cooktop and replace
the grates before using the surface burners.
3. Hold a lit match overthe oven
burner pilot located at the rear
of the burner.
4. After the oven burner pilot is
burning steady, check burner
lighting by turning the Oven
Temp control knob to a temperature abovel40”F (60°C). The
burner will take 5060 seconds
to light.
5. Replace the broiler drawer.
hold a lit match over the
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Caring for your range
Control Panel
1.
Pull knobs straight off.
2.
Use warm soapy water or glass
cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe
the control panel. Rinse and
wipe dry.
3. Wash knobs with warm soapy
4. Push the knobs straight back on.
water and a soft cloth. Rinse well
and dry.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive
cleansers. They could rub off
the markings.
Make sure they point to OFF.
Surface Burner Grates and Reflector Pans
2. Lift off grates and remove the
reflector pans.
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3. Wash the grates and reflector
pans in automatic dishwasher or
use warm soapy water and plastic scrub pad. Rinse and dry well.
Removable Cooktop
4. Replace reflector pans and
grates.
. Remove Surface Burner Grates
and Reflector Pans.
3. Wipe surface under the cooktop
with warm soapy water. Use cooktop while placing into rear
soapy steel wool pad on stub- support brackets. Avoid hitting
born spots.
2.
To remove:
top enough to clear front of
range. Grasp cool burner open-
ings. Lift and pull forwara.
4. To replace:
the control panel.
Lift front of cook-
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Lower front ot
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Surface Burners
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TYPICAL TOP BURNER FLAME
To remove the cooktop, follow the instructions on pagel3.
Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a soft cloth after each
use.
Occasionally check surface burner flames for size and shape as shown. If
flames do not burn properly, you may need to remove the surface burners for
cleaning (see pagel7) or call a qualified technician for burner adjustments,
To adJust the HI and LO settings on the control knobs:
1.
Turn on the surface burners, then set the controls on LO.
2. Wlthout changing the burner settings,
3. Firmly grasp the control stem and insert a small bladed screwdriver into
the end of the stem. Turn the screwdriver in either direction until the flame
height isYe in (.318 cm) or lower in size.
malntaln a STABLE FLAME on all burner ports.
NEVER ADJUST THE FLAME SIZE AT THE MEDIUM SETTING.
remove the control knobs.
Flame must be large enough to
The Oven Door
Open the door to the first stop
position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift
off of hinges at bottom corners of
door.
3. To replace,
of the door over the ends of the
hinges.
Push the door down evenly. The
door will close only when it is on
the hinges correctly.
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fit the bottom corners
sier to clean the oven.
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The Continuous-Cleaning men
(Model SS333PET/PST)
Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuouscleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat spat-
ter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface.
The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black. The spread-out
fat on the rough surface
tempeMlWes so the oven can return to a presentably Clean condition.
Using Foil
To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of
heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger
than the cooking container.
gradually
burns away at
medlum to hlgh baklng
CAUTION: Do not use toll to cover oven floor or to completely cover a
rack. Good alr chculatlon Is needed for the oven to operate properly.
Poor cooklng results and damage to the oven could occur.
Cleaning Tips
1.
The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand.
2. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may
be needed.
3. Use aluminum foil or a shallow pan according to instructions. Spill-overs
do not burn away and may stain the bottom.
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Hand Cleaning the Oven
RACKS
for best cleaning results. Rinse well.
- Use soapy steel wool pad
WINDOW
sudsy water. Use a plastic scrubbing
pad for stubborn spots. Rinse well.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers.
WALL AND DOORS
hot soapy water. Use a steel wool
pad or plastic scrubbing pad for
stubborn spots. Rinse well.
- Keep clean with hot
-Wash with
Standard Oven Cleaning
(Model SS313PET/PST)
The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water and
steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner. See “Cleaning Chart” for
further instructions.
Do not allow cornmedal oven cleaner to contact the oven seals, ther-
mostat or exterlor surfaces of the range. Damage will occur.
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Cleaning Chart
PART
EXferl0r
surtaces
WHAT TO USE
Warm soapy water and a
soft cloth.
Plastic scrubbing pad for
stubborn spots.
Surtace burner
Warm soapy water and
grafes a plastic scrubbing pad.
Chrome Warm soapy water and
reflector pans a plastic scrubbing pad.
Surface burners
Warm soapy water and
a plastic scrubbing pad,
or a solution of 1 quart
of boiling hot water and
2 tablespoons of DIP IT.@
Broiler drawer,
pan and grid
Control knobs
Warm soapy water or a
soapy steel wool pad.
Warm soapy water and a l Wash, rinse and dry well.
soft cloth.
HOW TO CLEAN
. Wipe oft regularly when cooktop
and range are cool.
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Do not allow tood contalnlng
acids (such as vinegar, tomato,
lemon Juice or milk) to remain
on surtace. Acids will remove
the glossy flnlsh.
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Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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Wash, rinse and dry Well.
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Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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Wash, rinse and dry well.
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Do not place In Self-Cleanlng Oven.
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Remove cooktop, see page 13.
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Wipe off spills, immediately after
burner has cooled.
In ease of stubborn stalns:
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Remove burner from manifold
with phlllips screwdriver.
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Soak in warm soapy water and
wipe with a plastic scrubbing pad.
If staln Is still there, soak 20
minutes In bolllng water and
DIP IT@ solutlon. Be sure the
solutlon covers the whole burner.
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Rinse and dry well.
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If ports are clogged, clean with
a straight pin. Do not enlarge or
dlstotl ports. Do not use a
wooden toothplck.
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Do not clean surtace burner In
dlshwasher.
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Clean atter each use.
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After broiler Is cool, wipe
interior with warm damp cloth.
For stubborn spots, use a soapy
steel wool pad.
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Do not soak.
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PART WHAT TO USE
Control panel Warm soapy water or
spray glass cleaner and
a soft cloth.
Oven racks Warm soapy water or a
soapy steel wool pad.
Oven door
glass
Spray gloss cleaner or
warm soapy water and a
plastic scrubbing pad.
ContlnuousCleanlng oven
Warm soapy water or a
soapy steel wool pad.
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
or shallow pan.
Standard
oven
Warm soapy water or a
soapy steel wool pad.
Commercial oven
cleaners.
HOW TO CLEAN
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Wash, rinse and dry well.
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Follow directions provided with
the cleaner.
9 Wash, rinse and dry well. Use a
soapy steel wool pad for stubborn
areas.
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Make sure oven Is cool.
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Follow directions provided with
the cleaner.
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Wash, rinse and dry well.
0 Most tat spatters on oven
walls and floor will gradually
reduce to a presentably clean
condltlon durlng baklng.
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Clean stubborn spots or stains.
Rinse well with water.
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Place piece of foil or shallow
pan, slightly larger than the
cooking container, on lower rack
to catch spill-overs.
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Do not use commercial oven
cleaners.
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Remove door for easier access.
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Place newspaper on floor to
protect floor surface.
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Follow directions provided with
the oven cleaner.
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Rinse well with clear water.
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Use in well ventilated room.
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Do not allow commercial oven
cleaner to contact the oven seals,
thermostat or exterior surfaces ot
the range. Damage will occur.
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The Oven Light
The oven light will only come on when you push the Oven Light switch on the
control panel. Push it again to turn off the light.
Changing the Oven light
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
2. Remove the light bulb from its
socket.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt
appliance bulb.
4. Turn the power back on at the
main power supply.
Optional Trim Kit (Part No. 4314884)
A trim kit is available for the unfinished edges of your counters. Order the
kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or TECH-CARE’ service company.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
t Before calling for
assistance...
Pertormance problems
from little things you can
without tools of any kind.
If nothlng operates:
l Is the range properly connected to
gas and electrical supplies? (See
“Installation Instructionsl’)
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Is the flow of combustion and/or
ventilation air to the range
blocked?
to and around the range.
l Is the Oven Temp control knob
Do not block the air flow
turned to a temperature setting or
BROIL?
If burner falls to Ilght:
l Is the range connected to electrical
powe0
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are burner ports clogged? [See
page 17.)
If burner flames are uneven:
l Are burner ports clogged? (See
page 17.1
If burner flames lift off ports, are
yellow, or are noisy when turned off:
l The air/gas mixture may be incor-
rect. (Call for service.]
If burner makes a popplng noise
when ON:
l Is the burner wet from washing? Let
dry.
often result
find and fix
If control knob(s) will not turn:
l Did you push in before trying to turn?
If soll is visible on ContlnuousCleaning oven finish:
l The special finish is designed to
gmdually reduce oven sol1
during
normal baking or roasting. It is not
designed to keep your oven spotless, only presentably clean.
l The door is cooler than the oven
walls. Soil will be more visible on the
door than other areas in the oven,
See page 16 for how to clean.
l Sugar and starchy spills may leave
stains. See page 16 for hand clean-
ing tips.
catch these spills.
If cooking results aren’t what you
expected:
Use foll on lower rack to
. Is the range level?
l Are you using pans recommended
in the
“CookIng Gulde”?
l If baking, have you allowed 1Yz to 2
inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the
pans for air circulation?
l Have you preheated the oven as the
recipe calls for?
l Are the pans the size called for in the
recipe?
l Are you following a tested recipe
from a reliable source?
l Do the cooking utensils have
smooth, flat bottoms and fit the sur-
face burners?
See
the
Cooklng Gulde
for more information on cooking problems and
how to solve them.
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2.
If you need
assistance%.
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ sewIce asslstanoe telephone number.
Dlal tree trom anywhere In the U.S.:
and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultants can Instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if serv-
Ice is necessary, recommend a
quallfled service company in your
area.
3.
are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate TECH-CARE service in your
area, call our COOL-LINE service as-
slstance telephone number (see Step
2) or look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages under:
l-500-253-1301
If you need service*...
Whirlpool has
nationwide
a
network of franchised
CARE@ Service
Companies.
TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians
TECH-
4.
If you have a
problem*...
Call our CCCL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) and
talk with one of our Consultants, or if
you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5.
If you need FSP
replacement parts?..
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look for thls symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement
partforyour Whirlpool appliance. FSP
replacement parts will flt rlght and
work rlght, because they are made to
the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool
appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in
your area, refer to Step 3 above or call
the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance number In Step 2.
*If you must call or wrlte, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. Thls information is needed In order to better
respond to your request for asslstante.
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Notes
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Notes
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WHIRLPOOL@MICROWA~ OVEN/
RANGE PRODUCT
W-T-Y
GROOI
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to
WARRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship.
From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by a franchised
LIMITED FOUR-YEAR
WARRANTY
Second Through Fifth Year or workmanship.
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the range product.
2. InshuCt you how to use the range product.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when range product is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and dellvery. Thts product is designed to be repaired in the
home.
D. Damage to range product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs during the limlted warranty.
P
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or llmitation of incldental or
consequentlal damages so this limltation or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty glves you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Outslde the Unlted States, a different warranty may apply. For details. please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
TECH-CARE@ service company.
FSP@ replacement magnetron tube on
mtcrowave ovens lf defective in materials
Part No. 76058-0014314834
01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
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