Whirlpool SS385PEE User Manual
Use And Care
GUIDE
A Note to You ............................2
Important Safety
Instructions................................2
Parts and Features....................5
Using Your Range .....................6
Using the surface burners .......6
Positioning racks and pans ..... 8
For best air circulation .............9
The electronic oven control .....9
Setting the clock....................10
Using the electronic
Minute Timer .........................10
Baking/roasting .....................12
Adjusting the oven
temperature control ...............13
Broiling ..................................14
Energy saving tips .................16
Using the electronic
MEALTIMER™ control ..........16
The oven vent........................20
The storage drawer ...............20
The anti-tip chain...................21
Using the
Self-Cleaning Cycle.................22
Caring for Your
Range .......................................26
If You Need
Assistance
or Service.................................32
Warranty...................................36
SELF-CLEANING GAS RANGE
TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND
KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PART NO. 229C4020P030-2/4389869 Rev. A
1-800-253-1301
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MODEL SS385PEE
A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for
you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and
maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance.
The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number label/plate (see diagram
in the “Parts and Features” section).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of
purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.
Model Number __________________________
Serial Number __________________________
Purchase Date __________________________
Dealer Name ___________________________
Dealer Address _________________________
Dealer Phone ___________________________
Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free.
1-800-253-1301
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in
your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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Important Safety Instructions
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured
wDANGER
wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
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Anti-Tip Chain
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip chain to bracket on rear of range.
Reconnect the anti-tip chain, 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.
Making sure the anti-tip chain is installed:
• Slide range forward about 4 inches.
• Look for the anti-tip chain securely attached to floor or wall.
• Make sure chain is tight.
• Slide range back into position.
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RANGE SAFETY
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 CHAIN SECURELY ATTACHED
TO FLOOR OR WALL, MAKE SURE
CHAIN IS TIGHT, AND SLIDE RANGE
BACK INTO POSITION.
• 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 – The range, when
installed, must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Be sure the range is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
• This range is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for your
protection against shock hazard and
should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded receptacle. Do not
cut or remove the grounding prong from
this plug.
• Disconnect the electrical supply before
servicing the appliance.
• Never Use the Range for Warming or
Heating the Room.
• Injuries may result from the misuse of
appliance doors or drawers such as
stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors
or drawers.
• Maintenance – Keep range area clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline,
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Storage in or on the Range –
Flammable materials should not be
stored in an oven or near surface units.
• Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the cooking utensil.
For self-cleaning ranges –
• Before Self-Cleaning the Oven –
Remove broiler pan and other utensils.
Wipe off all excessive spillage before
initiating the cleaning cycle.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
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Parts and Features
Oven vent
(p. 21)
Anti-tip chain
(as shown on p. 22)
Surface burners,
grates, and
reflector pans
(pp. 8, 27,
28, 30)
Control panel
(pp. 7, 10-12)
Model and serial
number plate
(p. 2)
FRONT
REAR
FRONT
REAR
OFFOFF
L
E
C
N
A
C
CANCEL
BRBROILOILBAKEAKE
CLEAN
COOKCOOK
STSTOPOP
TIMETIME
TIMER
TIMETIME
CLOCKCLOCK
ON/OFF
OVEN
LIGHT
DELAYDELAY
HRHR
O
IL
O
OVEN ONOVEN ON
R
BROIL
B
E
K
A
B
BAKE
N
K
C
O
LOCK
L
CLEANCLEAN
N
A
E
L
C
CLEAN
STOPSTOP
TIMERTIMER
Oven burner
(not shown)
Storage
drawer
(p. 21)
Control panel
Surface burner
markers
(p. 7)
REAR
Left rear
control
knob
(p. 7)
FRONT
Left front
control
knob
(p. 7)
Right rear
control
knob
(p. 7)
FRONTREAR
Right front
control
knob
(p. 7)
Electronic
oven control
(p. 10)
DELAY
OVEN ON
HR
CLEAN
STOP
OFF
TIMER
CANCEL
TIMER
STOP
COOK
CLOCK
ON/OFF
CLEAN
TIME
TIME
Manual oven
light switch
(p. 32)
BAKE
BROIL
O
N
CLEAN
LOCK
BROIL BAKE
OVEN
LIGHT
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Using Your Range
Using the surface burners
Your range is equipped with electric ignitors.
Electric ignitors automatically light the
burners each time they are used.
Push in control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LITE position. The clicking
sound is the ignitor sparking. Visually
check that burner has lit.
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob to the
desired cook setting. The control knob has
stops for HI, MED, and LOW. However, you
can set the control knob anywhere between
HI and OFF.
Surface burner markers
The solid dot in the surface burner marker
shows which surface burner is turned on by
that knob.
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Push in and turn counterclockwise
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend
beyond the edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or fire.
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USING YOUR RANGE
Burner heat settings
Use correct burner heat settings. If the heat
setting is too high, it can:
• Char bacon and cause curling.
• Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges.
• Toughen liver, fish, and seafood.
• Scorch delicate sauces and custards.
• Cause a boilover.
Until you get used to the settings, use
the following as a guide. For best results,
start cooking at the high setting; then turn
the control knob down to continue cooking.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control knob
in the LITE position.
In case of a prolonged power
failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted.
Hold a lit match near a burner and turn
the control knob to the LITE position.
After the burner lights, turn the control
knob to the desired setting.
SETTING
LITE
HI
MED
LOW
RECOMMENDED USE
• To light the burner. After
the burner lights, turn
control knob to a desired
setting to stop the clicking
of the ignitor.
• To start food cooking.
• To bring liquid to a boil.
• To maintain a slow boil.
• To fry poultry or meat.
• To make pudding, sauce, or
gravy.
• To keep food warm.
• To melt chocolate or butter.
• To stew or steam food.
• To simmer food.
Cookware tips
No one brand of cookware is best for all
people. Knowing something about pan
materials and construction will help you
select the correct cookware for your needs.
• For best results and greater fuel
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cook-
ware in good condition.
• The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
• The pan material (metal or glass) affects
how fast heat transfers from the surface
burner through the pan material and how
evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.
Choose pans that provide the best cooking
results.
• Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
• Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be
sure there are no crevices, rough edges,
or areas where food might collect.
• Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are
full or empty.
• Use cookware only as it was intended to
be used and follow pan instructions. This is
very important for glass cookware because
some should be used only in the oven.
Other pans are marked as flameware and
may be used on the surface burners.
Home canning information
The larger diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can cause
damage to the cooktop.
To protect your range:
• For best results, use a canner which can
be centered over the surface burner.
center over
surface unit
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or
cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot
surface burner. The cookware could overheat causing damage to the cookware or
cooking product.
1" 1"
1 inch
maximum
overhang
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USING YOUR RANGE
• Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of
cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners
with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow
good contact with the surface.
• Do not place canner on two surface
burners at the same time.
• Alternate use of the surface cooking
areas between batches or prepare small
batches at a time.
• Start with hot water. This reduces the time
the control is set on high. Reduce heat
setting to lowest position needed to maintain
a boil or required pressure levels in a
pressure canner.
• Keep reflector pans clean for best heat
reflection.
• Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
For up to date information on canning,
contact your local US Government Agricultural Department Extension Office or
companies who manufacture home canning
products.
Positioning racks and pans
To remove racks:
1. Pull rack toward you.
2. Tilt up front end.
3. Pull rack out.
To replace racks:
1. Place rack on rack guides.
2. Tilt up front end.
3. Push rack in until it clears the stop.
4. Lower front and push rack in the rest
of the way.
General guidelines
• Before turning on the oven place oven
racks where you need them.
• Be sure the rack(s) is level.
• Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect
your hands if rack(s) must be moved
while the oven is hot.
• For baking/roasting with 1 rack, place
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
• When baking/roasting on 2 racks,
position racks in oven to allow good
circulation of air around all the food.
• Do not place items on the oven door
when it is open.
Bakeware tips
• When baking with insulated cookie
sheets or baking pans, place them in the
bottom third of the oven. You may need to
increase the recommended baking times,
so test for doneness before removing from
the oven.
• When using ovenproof glassware or
dark bakeware, reduce the oven
temperature by 25°F but use the same
baking time. Because these pans absorb
heat, producing darker bottom browning
and crispier crusts, place the rack in the
center of the oven.
Rack placement for specific
foods:
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys, angel
food cake
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
FOOD
RACK POSITION
1st or 2nd rack
guide from bottom
2nd rack guide
from bottom
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when
broiling, see “Broiling tips” later in this section.
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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. This results in better baking.
• Place the pans so that one is not directly
over the other.
• For best results, allow 11⁄2 to 2 inches
(4 to 5 cm) of space around each pan and
between pans and oven walls.
• Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at
a time.
Use the following as a guide to determine
where to place the pans:
1 pan
Place in the center of the oven rack.
2 pans
Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.
3 or 4 pans
Place in opposite corners on each oven
rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly
over another.
The electronic oven control
Off/cancel pad Electronic display Increase/decrease pads
USING YOUR RANGE
DELAY
OVEN ON
CLEAN
CLOCK
STOP
TIMER
STOP
TIME
Stop
time
pad
COOK
CANCEL
TIMER
ON/OFF
Timer
on/off
pad
OFF
Clock
pad
Display/clock
• When you first plug in the range, the
entire display appears followed by a
flashing time-of-day. If, after you set the
clock (see “Setting the clock” on the next
page), the display flashes, your electricity
was off for a while. Reset the clock.
• When you are not using the oven, the
control is an accurate clock.
• When you are using the oven or Minute
Timer, the display will show times, tem-
perature settings, and the command pads
that have been pressed.
• When showing the time of day, the
display will show the hour and minutes.
• When you are using the Minute Timer,
the display will show minutes and seconds
for time less than 1 hour and hours and
minutes for time over 1 hour.
HR
TIME
Cook
time
BAKE
BROIL
O
N
CLEAN
LOCK
CLEAN BROIL BAKE
Clean
pad
Broil
pad
Bake
pad
pad
• When you are using Cook Time and/or
Stop Time, the display will show hours
and minutes.
Command pads
The command pads tell the oven what to do
and in what order. A few examples:
–Clock tells the oven you are going to set
the clock.
–Off/Cancel tells the oven to turn off.
–Increase/Decrease pads change time or
temperature. Press a pad briefly to change
time or temperature by a small amount.
Press and hold a pad to change time or
temperature by a larger amount.
Each command pad (except Off/Cancel)
has its own Indicator Light. The Indicator
Light comes on when you touch the
command pad.
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ON/OFF
TIMER
USING YOUR RANGE
Setting the clock
The clock must be set for the automatic
oven timing functions to work properly.
1. Press the Clock pad.
2. Press the “increase” (▲) or “decrease”
(▼) pad until the correct time of day
shows on the display.
CLOCK
3. Press the Off/Cancel pad.
NOTES:
• You cannot change time of day during a
Timed Bake or the Self-Cleaning cycle.
• You can see the current time of day while
using another function by pressing the
Clock pad.
OFF
CANCEL
Using the electronic Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the
oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be
set in hours and minutes up to 9 hours,
55 minutes. The Minute Timer will display
minutes and seconds for settings under
1 hour and hours and minutes for time over
1 hour.
1. Press the Timer On/Off pad.
2. Press the “increase” (▲) or “decrease”
(▼) pad until the correct time shows on
the display. The Minute Timer will start
automatically within a few seconds after
you release the pad.
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After the countdown is over, 3 short tones
ON/OFF
TIMER
will sound, followed by one tone that sounds
every 6 seconds until you press any other
command pad.
To cancel the Minute Timer:
Press Timer On/Off pad for about 4 seconds
until TIMER stops flashing on the display.
Using the off/cancel pad
The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function
except for the Timer function. When you
press the Off/Cancel pad, the display will
show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is
also being used, the time remaining.
Audible signals
Audible signals tell you if a function is
entered correctly or not. They also tell you
when a cycle is completed.
USING YOUR RANGE
OFF
CANCEL
To shut off repeating end of timer
countdown signal:
1. Press and hold the Off/Cancel pad for
10 seconds.
2. A short tone will sound to tell you the
signal has been changed.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 above to turn the
signal back on.
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