Whirlpool W10120516A User Manual
ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca
CUISINIÈRE ÉLECTRIQUE
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Pour assistance, installation ou service, composer le 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site web à www.whirlpool.ca
Table of Contents/Table des matières ........................................2
To the installer: Please leave this instruction book with the range.
To the consumer: Please read and keep this book for future reference.
Pour l'installateur : laisser ce manuel d'instructions avec l'appareil.
Pour le consommateur : lire ce manuel et le conserver pour consultation ultérieure.
W10120516A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................6
Cooktop Controls.........................................................................6
Ceramic Glass..............................................................................6
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls .................................................7
Lift-up Cooktop............................................................................7
Home Canning .............................................................................7
Cookware .....................................................................................7
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL...................................................8
Oven Indicator Lights...................................................................8
Display..........................................................................................8
Start/Enter ....................................................................................8
Off/Cancel ....................................................................................8
Clock ............................................................................................8
Tones............................................................................................ 8
Fahrenheit and Celsius.................................................................8
Timer.............................................................................................9
Control Lock.................................................................................9
Oven Temperature Control ..........................................................9
OVEN USE.......................................................................................9
Aluminum Foil...............................................................................9
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ................................................9
Split Oven Rack..........................................................................10
Bakeware....................................................................................10
Meat Thermometer.....................................................................11
Oven Vent...................................................................................11
Baking and Roasting..................................................................11
Broiling and Custom Broiling.....................................................11
Timed Cooking...........................................................................12
RANGE CARE ...............................................................................13
Self-Cleaning Cycle....................................................................13
General Cleaning........................................................................13
Oven Light ..................................................................................15
Appliance Outlets.......................................................................15
Oven Door ..................................................................................15
Storage Drawer ..........................................................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................16
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................17
WARRANTY ..................................................................................18
SÉCURITÉ DE LA CUISINIÈRE ...................................................19
La bride antibasculement...........................................................19
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..............................................21
UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON................................22
Commandes de la table de cuisson ..........................................22
Vitrocéramique ...........................................................................23
Éléments en spirale et cuvettes de brûleur................................23
Table de cuisson relevable.........................................................24
Préparation de conserves à la maison.......................................24
Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................24
COMMANDE ÉLECTRONIQUE DU FOUR.................................25
Témoins lumineux du four..........................................................25
Affichage.....................................................................................25
Mise en marche/entrée ..............................................................25
Arrêt/annulation..........................................................................25
Horloge .......................................................................................25
Signaux sonores.........................................................................25
Fahrenheit et Celsius..................................................................26
Minuterie.....................................................................................26
Verrouillage des commandes.....................................................26
Commande de la température du four ......................................26
UTILISATION DU FOUR...............................................................26
Papier d’aluminium.....................................................................26
Positionnement des grilles et des ustensiles de cuisson..........26
Grille de four en deux pièces .....................................................27
Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................27
Thermomètre à viande ...............................................................28
Évent du four ..............................................................................28
Cuisson au four et rôtissage ......................................................28
Cuisson au gril et cuisson au gril personnalisée........................28
Cuisson minutée.........................................................................29
ENTRETIEN DE LA CUISINIÈRE.................................................30
Programme d'autonettoyage .....................................................30
Nettoyage général ......................................................................31
Lampe du four............................................................................33
Prises pour appareils ménagers ................................................33
Porte du four...............................................................................33
Tiroir de remisage.......................................................................34
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................34
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................35
GARANTIE.....................................................................................36
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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
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
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.
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
L
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 Panel
Range
ABC
A. Left front control knob
B. Surface heating indicator light
A
B
D
C. Left rear control knob
D. Electronic oven control
E. Right rear control knob
EFG
F. Right front control knob
G. Surface cooking area locator
F
G
H
I
J
K
C
D
E
A. Surface cooking area or element
B. Anti-tip bracket
C. Door stop clip
D. Model and serial number plate
(behind left side of storage drawer)
E. Storage drawer
F. Control panel
G. Hot surface indicator light
(on ceramic glass models)
H. Automatic oven light switch
(on some models)
I. Gasket
J. Broil element (not shown)
K. Bake element
L. Self-clean latch (on some models)
Parts and Features not shown
(on some models)
Coil elements
Oven door window
Oven light
Manual oven light switch
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COOKTOP USE
C
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. On some models, the surface cooking
area locator shows which element is turned on. Use the following
chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI
Medium High
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■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
■ 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
Medium
5
Medium Low
2-4
LO
■ 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.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
NOTE: On self-cleaning models, the cooktop will not operate
when the range is in a self-cleaning mode.
Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It
will cycle on and off, at all settings, 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.
Wiping 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. For more
information, see “General Cleaning” section.
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 (under ceramic glass)
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.
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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 Remo ve :
1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then
lift it enough to clear the burner bowl.
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 Li ft :
Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the supports lock into
place.
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.
2. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.
3. Lift out the burner bowl.
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.
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 2 surface cooking areas, elements or
surface burners at the same time.
■ 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 how to order.
■ For more information, contact your local agricultural
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
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.
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Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
■ Heats quickly and evenly.
■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
■ Heats slowly and evenly.
■ Good for browning and frying.
■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper
■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Use on low heat settings.
Display
When power is first supplied to the range, “PF” or a flashing time
will appear on the display. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear.
If “PF” or a flashing time appears at any other time, a power
failure has occurred. Press OFF/CANCEL and reset the clock if
needed.
When the oven is in use, the display shows preheat time or oven
temperature setting.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
When using Start Time/Cook Time, the display will show either
hours and minutes, or minutes and seconds.
If Start/Enter is not pressed after setting a function, the “Start?”
oven indicator light will begin flashing after 5 seconds.
Start/Enter
The Start/Enter pad begins any oven function. If the Start/Enter
pad is not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function
pad, the “Start?” indicator light will flash as a reminder.
If Start/Enter is not pressed within 1 minute after pressing a
function pad, the oven display will return to the time of day mode
and the programmed function will be canceled.
Porcelain
■ 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.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
ABCDEF
KJ
A. Oven display
B. Clock
C. Timer/cancel
D. Start/enter (control lock)
E. Auto clean
F. Off/cancel
IH
G
G. Temperature/time
H. Cook time
I. Start time
J. Custom broil
K. Bake
Off/Cancel
The Off/Cancel pad stops any function except the Clock, Timer
and Control Lock.
The cooling fan may continue to operate after an oven function
has been canceled, depending on oven temperature.
Clock
This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.
To Set:
Before setting, make sure the oven and Timer are off.
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to set the
time of day.
3. Press START/ENTER or CLOCK.
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One tone
■ Valid pad press
■ Oven is preheated (long tone)
■ Function has been entered
■ Reminder, repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tones
Three tones
■ Invalid pad press
Four tones
■ End of cycle
Oven Indicator Lights
The indicator lights are located along all 4 sides of the display.
The indicator lights light up or flash when the oven is in one of the
following modes: Bake, Broil, Clean (on some models), On,
Start?, Controls Locked, Door Locked (on some models), Delay,
Timer, Temp, Cook Time, or Start Time.
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Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to
Celsius on some models.
To Change: Press and hold CUSTOM BROIL for 5 seconds. A
tone will sound, and “°C” will appear on the display. Repeat to
change back to Fahrenheit. To exit mode, press OFF/CANCEL.
Timer
The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and
59 minutes and counts down the set time.
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the oven.
To Set:
1. Press TIMER CANCEL*.
The timer oven indicator light will light up. If no action is taken
after 1 minute, the display will return to the time of day mode.
2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to set the
length of time.
3. Press START/ENTER.
When the set time ends, four 1-second tones will sound.
4. Press TIMER CANCEL* anytime to cancel the timer and/or
stop reminder tones. To cancel the timer during the
countdown, press TIMER CANCEL* twice.
The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the
above steps. To display the time of day when the timer is
counting down, press CLOCK.
Oven Temperature Control
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
temperature because opening the oven door and element or
burner cycling may give incorrect readings.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature
calibration can be adjusted.
A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed
amount. The absence of a minus sign means the oven will be
warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a
guide.
ADJUSTMENT °F COOKS FOOD
10°F (5°C) ...a little more
20°F (10°C) ...moderately more
30°F (15°C) ...much more
-10°F (-5°C) ...a little less
-20°F (-10°C) ...moderately less
Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid
unintended use of the oven.
When the control is locked, only the Clock and Timer pads will
function.
To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the oven
and Timer are off. Touch and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds.
A single tone will sound, and “LOC” and “LOCK’D” (on some
models) will appear on the display. “LOC” will also appear
whenever any command pad is pressed while the control is
locked.
Repeat to unlock. “LOC” and “LOCK’D” (on some models) will
disappear from the display.
OVEN USE
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times, or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and wellventilated room.
Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom
finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or
cookware.
■ Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to
move freely for best cooking results.
■ To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is
at least ½" (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned
up at the edges.
-30°F (-15°C) ...much less
To A dj ust Ov en Tem pe ra tur e C alibrat io n:
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display
shows the current calibration, for example “00.”
2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to increase
or to decrease the temperature in 10°F (5°C) amounts. The
adjustment can be set between 30°F (15°C) and
-30°F (-15°C).
NOTE: All temperature adjustments will be displayed in
Fahrenheit.
3. Press START/ENTER.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain
finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or
bottom.
RACKS
■ Position racks before turning on the oven.
■ Do not move racks with bakeware on them.
■ Make sure racks are level.
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front
edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a
guide.
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4
3
2
1
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FOOD RACK POSITION(S)
Large roasts, turkeys, angel food,
1 or 2
bundt cakes, quick breads, pies
5. When finished cooking, slowly remove items.
A
Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and
2
poultry
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes 2 or 3
BAKEWARE
Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so
allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use
the following chart as a guide.
NUMBER OF
POSITION ON RACK
PAN(S)
1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
that no bakeware piece is directly over
another.
Split Oven Rack
(on some models)
Split-Rack with Removable Insert
The split-rack with removable insert is a space maximizer. When
the two are attached, they make a full rack. The insert can also be
removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and
casseroles. Do not place more than 25 lbs (11.3 kg) on the splitrack.
The insert can also be used on the counter as a cooling rack.
A
A. Split-rack
B. Removable insert
If you would like to purchase a split-oven rack, one may be
ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for
Part Number 4396927.
To Use Racks:
1. Place a full rack on position 1 or 2, and the split-rack on
position 3 or 4.
2. Place large items on the right side of the full rack.
3. Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack.
4. Place shallow dishes on the split-rack.
B
B
A. Rear rack section
B. Front rack section
Bakeware
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow
manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
BAKEWARE/
RESULTS
Light colored
aluminum
■ Light golden crusts
■ Even browning
Dark aluminum and
other bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
nonstick finish
■ Brown, crisp
crusts
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
■ Little or no bottom
browning
Stainless steel
■ Light, golden
crusts
■ Uneven browning
Stoneware/Baking
stone
■ Crisp crusts
Ovenproof
glassware, ceramic
glass or ceramic
■ Brown, crisp
crusts
RECOMMENDATIONS
■ Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
■ Use suggested baking time.
■ For pies, breads and casseroles,
use temperature recommended in
recipe.
■ Place rack in center of oven.
■ Place in the bottom third of oven.
■ May need to increase baking time.
■ May need to increase baking time.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
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Meat Thermometer
On models without a temperature probe, use a meat
thermometer to determine doneness of meat, poultry and fish.
The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to
determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with
this range.
■ Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the
thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.
■ After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat
½" (1.3 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops,
cook the meat or poultry longer.
■ Check all meat, poultry and fish in 2 or 3 different places.
Oven Vent
A
A
3. Press START/ENTER.
The oven control automatically sets preheating times based
on the oven temperature selected.
The temperature can be changed after this step. START/
ENTER does not need to be pressed again.
After the oven is preheated and the countdown time is
finished, a 1-second tone will sound, the ON indicator light
will go off and the set temperature will appear on the display.
4. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
Preheating
After START/ENTER is pressed, the oven will enter a timed
preheat conditioning. “PrE” and the time countdown will appear
on the display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone
will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the
display.
Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as
room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for
the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven
temperature to differ.
Waiting an additional 10 minutes after the preheat conditioning
time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking
foods with leavening ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder,
baking soda and eggs.
A. Oven vent (ceramic
glass model)
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vent
will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning
results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt
or burn near the oven vent.
On coil element models, the element can be used when the oven
is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than
½" (1.3 cm) over the element.
A. Oven vent (coil
element model)
Baking and Roasting
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is
not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to
end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe.
To Bake or Roast:
1. Press BAKE. The bake oven indicator light will light up.
2. Set the temperature (optional).
Press TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a
temperature other than 350°F (177ºC) in 5°F (3ºC) amounts.
The bake range can be set between 170°F (77ºC) and
500°F (260ºC).
When the oven temperature is greater than 170°F (77ºC), no
preheat conditioning time will be shown in the display.
The preheat conditioning time will not change if the
temperature is reset before the countdown time ends.
If baking and roasting while the minute timer is counting
down, the set temperature can be seen for 5 seconds by
pressing BAKE.
Broiling and Custom Broiling
Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the
temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control
when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the
cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish
and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.
■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. They are
designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.
If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be
ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for
Part Number 4396923.
■ For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The
bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier
cleaning.
■ Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on
the edges to avoid curling.
■ Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing
food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very
thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.
■ After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated
oven, making cleaning more difficult.
Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart. It is
not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless
recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler
pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to
the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature.
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