Whirlpool W10309091A User Manual
®
STANDARD CLEANING
20" (50.8 CM) GAS
RANGE - ELECTRONIC
IGNITION
Use & Care Guide
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ESTUFA A GAS DE 20"
(50,8 CM) LIMPIEZA
ESTÁNDAR -
ENCENDIDO
ELECTRÓNICO
Manual de uso y cuidado
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W10309091A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ÍNDICE
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................2
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................4
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................5
Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls .........................................5
Surface Burners ...........................................................................6
Home Canning .............................................................................6
Cookware ..................................................................................... 6
OVEN USE.......................................................................................7
Preheating ....................................................................................7
Oven Control ................................................................................ 7
Aluminum Foil...............................................................................7
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ................................................7
Bakeware......................................................................................8
Oven Vent.....................................................................................8
Baking and Roasting....................................................................8
Broiling.......................................................................................... 8
RANGE CARE .................................................................................9
Removing the Oven Bottom ........................................................9
General Cleaning..........................................................................9
Oven Light ..................................................................................10
Oven Door ..................................................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................11
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................12
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................12
WARRANTY ..................................................................................13
SEGURIDAD DE LA ESTUFA.......................................................15
El soporte antivuelco..................................................................16
USO DE LA SUPERFICIE DE COCCIÓN....................................18
Controles de temperatura de la superficie de
cocción y del horno....................................................................18
Quemadores de superficie.........................................................19
Enlatado casero..........................................................................19
Utensilios de cocina ...................................................................19
USO DEL HORNO.........................................................................20
Precalentamiento .......................................................................20
Control del horno........................................................................20
Papel de aluminio.......................................................................20
Posición de las parrillas y los utensilios para hornear...............20
Utensilios para hornear ..............................................................21
Ducto de escape del horno........................................................21
Cómo hornear y asar..................................................................21
Cómo asar a la parrilla ...............................................................21
CUIDADO DE LA ESTUFA ...........................................................22
Cómo quitar el fondo del horno.................................................22
Limpieza general ........................................................................22
Luz del horno..............................................................................23
Puerta del horno.........................................................................24
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................24
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................26
En los EE.UU. .............................................................................26
GARANTÍA.....................................................................................27
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.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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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.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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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.
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.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
■ WARNING:
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.
■ WARNING:
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
■ WARNING:
in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.
■ CAUTION:
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range –
children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF
NEVER use this appliance as a space
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages
Do not store items of interest to children in
■
Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
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 power before servicing.
■
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.
. Be sure the range is properly
National Electrical
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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COOKTOP USE
This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and
appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.
A. Surface burner locator
B. Left rear burner control
C. Left front burner control
D. Oven temperature control knob
Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls
WARNING
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.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LIGHT.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without
cookware on the grate.
To Set Burner Temperature:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LIGHT.
All four surface burners will click. Only the burner with the
control knob turned to LIGHT will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between HI and LO. The clicking will
stop. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat
levels.
E. Right rear burner control
F. Right front burner control
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LIGHT
HI
MEDIUM (Medium)
LO
■ Light the burner.
■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■ Stew or steam foods.
■ Keep food warm.
■ Simmer.
To S et O ven Tem pe rat ure :
Push in and turn oven control knob to desired temperature
setting.
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LIGHT. After burner lights, turn knob to
setting.
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Surface Burners
C
D
B
A
4. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.
B
E
A. Burner cap (underside)
B. Alignment pins
C. Igniter
D. Burner base
E. Gas tube opening
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps and bases according to
the “General Cleaning” section.
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the
gas tube by always using a burner cap.
A
B
A. 1-1½" (25-38 mm)
B. Burner ports
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.
To Cl ean :
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach
or rust removers.
1. Remove the surface burner grates.
2. Remove burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to “General Cleaning” section.
3. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
5. Replace the burner cap onto the burner base, making sure
the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap.
A
A. Incorrect
B. Correct
6. Replace surface burner grates.
7. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
■ Center the canner on the grate.
■ Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
■ 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.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
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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
Earthenware
Porcelain
■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Use on low heat settings.
■ 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.
Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom
finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.
■ On those models with bottom vents, do not block or cover
the oven bottom vents.
■ For best cooking results, do not cover entire rack with foil
because air must be able to move freely.
■ To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is
at least ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned
up at the edges.
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.
For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the
top of food will be centered in the oven. To move a rack, pull it
out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out.
FOOD RACK POSITION
Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, bundt
and tube cakes, quick breads, pies
Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and
poultry
1 or 2
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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.
Preheating
Preheating is necessary for baking It is not necessary to preheat
for roasting. To preheat, set the oven to the desired temperature
and allow about 8 to 15 minutes for the oven to preheat.
Selecting a temperature higher than desired will not preheat the
oven any faster, and may have a negative effect on baking
results.
Oven Control
The OVEN TEMP knob is used to select the oven temperature.
Always turn this knob just to the desired temperature. To
accurately set the oven temperature, do not turn to a higher
temperature and then back.
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes 2 or 3
BAKEWARE
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow
2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the
following chart as a guide.
NUMBER OF
PAN(S)
1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
POSITION ON RACK
that no bakeware piece is directly over
another.
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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/
RECOMMENDATIONS
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
■ Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures slightly.
■ 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.
browning
Stainless steel
■ Light, golden
■ May need to increase baking time.
crusts
■ Uneven browning
Stoneware/Baking
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
stone
■ Crisp crusts
Ovenproof
glassware, ceramic
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures slightly.
glass or ceramic
■ Brown, crisp
crusts
Oven Vent
A
Baking and Roasting
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the interior finish, do not place
food or cookware directly on the oven door or the oven bottom.
Before baking and roasting, position the racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is
not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food
in, unless recommended in the recipe.
To Bake or Roast:
1. Push in and turn the oven control knob to the desired
temperature setting.
2. Place food in oven.
The oven burner will cycle on and off to keep the oven
temperature at the setting.
3. Check food for doneness at minimum time in recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
4. Push in and turn oven control knob to OFF when finished.
Broiling
BROILER
The broiler is located below the oven door. The broiler pan and
grid slide out for easy access. Always broil with the broiler and
oven doors closed.
■ To avoid damage to the broiler, do not step on or apply
weight to the broiler door while it is open.
■ Do not preheat broiler before use. Completely close broiler
door during broiling.
■ It is possible to broil longer cooking foods such as chicken
pieces at a lower temperature to avoid overbrowning. Turn
the knob to 400°F or 450°F, rather than Broil, for low
temperature broiling.
■ Do not use broiler cavity for storage.
■ Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range. It is
designed to drain juices and help avert spatter and smoke.
■ 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 avert 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.
A. Oven vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven
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.
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To Broil:
1. Open the broiler door and take out the broiler pan and grid.
2. Place food on the grid so grease can drain down into the
lower part of the broiler pan.
3. Place the pan on the broiler rack and close the broiler door.
4. Push in and turn the oven control knob to broiler position. The
temperature can be lowered at any time during the broiling by
turning the oven control knob to the desired temperature.
5. Push in and turn oven control knob to OFF position when
finished.
BROILING CHART
For best results, place food 3" (7.0 cm) or more from the broil
element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted
for individual foods and tastes.
COOK TIME
FOOD
Chicken
bone-in pieces,
boneless breasts
Fish Fillets
¹₂-³₄" (1.25-1.8 cm) thick 7-8 3-4
Frankfurters 5-6 2-3
Ground meat patties*
³₄" (1.8 cm) thick, well-done* 11-13 6-7
Ham slice, precooked
¹₂" (1.25 cm) thick 6-8 3-4
Lamb chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick 14-17 8-9
Pork chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick 19-21 9-10
Steak
1" (2.5 cm) thick, medium rare,
medium
well-done
*Place up to 12 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.
(in minutes)
SIDE 1 SIDE 2
15-17
11-13
10-12
12-14
16-17
15-17
11-13
5-6
6-7
8-9
RANGE CARE
Removing the Oven Bottom
The oven bottom can be removed for standard cleaning of the
oven.
Before cleaning, make sure the oven is completely cool.
To Re mov e:
1. Remove the oven racks.
2. Place fingers in the slots in the bottom panel.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products. Do not wipe down any of the inside
surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. To avoid
breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner
door glass before it has completely cooled.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■ Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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A. Lip
3. Lift the rear of the panel up and back.
The lip at the front of the panel should clear the front frame of
the oven cavity.
4. Lift the bottom up and out.
To Replace:
Reverse the steps above.
PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each
other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while they are wet.
Cleaning Method:
■ Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
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