Whirlpool WEG515S0FW Maintance Manual

GAS RANGE

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................2

The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3

KEY USAGE TIPS ...........................................................................4

Surface Temperatures ..................................................................4

Preheating ....................................................................................4

Surface Burners ...........................................................................4

FEATURE GUIDE ............................................................................5

COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................6

Sealed Surface Burners ...............................................................7

Burner Size ...................................................................................7

OVEN USE .......................................................................................8

Electronic Oven Controls .............................................................8

Sabbath Mode..............................................................................8

Keep Warm ...................................................................................9

Aluminum Foil ...............................................................................9

Positioning Racks and Bakeware ................................................9

Oven Vent ...................................................................................10

Baking and Roasting ..................................................................10

Broiling........................................................................................10

Cook Time ..................................................................................10

RANGE CARE ...............................................................................11

Self-Cleaning Cycle ....................................................................11

General Cleaning ........................................................................12

Oven Light ..................................................................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................13

ACCESSORIES .............................................................................15

WARRANTY ..................................................................................16

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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.

WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

– 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.

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Do not touch any electrical switch.

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Do not use any phone in your building.

•

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

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instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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– 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 one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

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.

Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions.

Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.

Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:

Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

• See installation instructions for details.

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

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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 OR WALL, 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: 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.

NEVER use this appliance as a space

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages

Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be

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electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

electrically grounded in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code. Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug

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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

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drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors or drawers.

Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from

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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

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extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

For self-cleaning ranges –

Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and

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other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle.

. In Canada, the range must be

National Electrical

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KEY USAGE TIPS

Surface Temperatures

When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot, such as the knobs and oven door.

Warming or Storage Drawer

When the oven is in use, the drawer may become hot. Do not store plastics, cloth, or other items that could melt or burn in the drawer.

Oven Vent

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Preheating

When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake, or Convect Roast cycle, the oven will begin preheating after START is pressed. The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds.

Surface Burners

The burner bases and caps must be properly positioned before cooking. Your range comes with 3 sizes of burners and caps. Each round burner base is marked with letters indicating the burner size. Align the burner bases as shown in the following illustration:

Align the gas tube opening in the burner base with the orice holder on the cooktop and the igniter electrode with the notch in the burner base.

A. Burner cap B. Gas tube opening C. Burner base

Each round burner cap is marked with letters indicating the burner size. Place the burner caps on the appropriate burner bases.

AUX

Small cap (AUX) Medium cap (SR) Large cap (UR)

Burner caps should be level when properly positioned. If burner caps are not properly positioned, surface burners will not light. The burner cap should not rock or wobble when properly aligned.

D. Igniter electrode E. Orice holder

B D

A. Small (AUX) B. Large (UR)

C. Medium (SR) D. Large (UR)

A. Incorrect B. Correct

FEATURE GUIDE

This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.whirlpool.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca.

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS

OVEN LIGHT Oven cavity

CLEAN (on some models)

CONTROL LOCK (Hold 3 Sec)

CLOCK Clock

TIMER SET/OFF Oven timer

BAKE Baking and

BROIL Broiling

START Cooking

light Self-Cleaning

cycle Oven control

lockout

roasting

start

While the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light on and off. The oven light will come on when the oven door is opened. The oven light will not come on during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

1. Check that the oven is OFF.

2. Press and hold the Control Lock keypad for 3 seconds.

3. A tone will sound and a lock will be displayed.

4. Repeat to unlock. No keypads will function with the controls locked.

The clock uses a 12-hour cycle.

1. Check that the oven is OFF.

2. Press CLOCK.

3. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the hours. Press CLOCK to switch

the minutes. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the minutes.

4. Press CLOCK or START. The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

1. Press TIMER SET/OFF.

2. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the length of time.

3. Press START to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound at end of countdown.

4. Press TIMER SET/OFF to cancel the Timer. Do not press the Cancel keypad because the oven

will turn off.

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until desired temperature is reached. A tone will

sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3. Press START.

4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START.

5. Press CANCEL when nished.

1. Press BROIL.

2. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until the desired temperature is reached.

A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3. Press START. Preheat oven for 5 minutes.

4. Position cookware in oven and close the oven door.

5. To change the temperature, repeat Step 3. Press START.

6. Press CANCEL when nished.

The Start keypad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 10 seconds, a tone will sound and Start will blink until pressed or canceled. If Start is not pressed within 30 seconds after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.

KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS

FROZEN BAKE Prepackaged

food

DELAY Delayed start

COOK TIME Timed

cooking

KEEP WARM Hold warm

CANCEL Range

function

TEMP/TIME Temperature

and time adjust

1. Position the food on a at rack in the oven on rack position 3. See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

NOTE: Cook only 1 package of frozen food at a time when using Frozen Bake™ Technology.

2. Press FROZEN BAKE LASAGNA or PIZZA.

3. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the temperature as recommended on

the food packaging.

4. Press COOK TIME.

5. Press the Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads to set the maximum cook time as

recommended on the food packaging.

6. Press START. The range will calculate the best cook time based on the current oven temperature. NOTE: The cook time that appears in the display is the estimated required cook time as

calculated by the oven control. It may be different than the time you entered. A beep will alert you to check the food’s doneness with at least 2 minutes remaining on the timer. To add more time, press the Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad and then press START.

7. Press START to start the calculated time.

8. At the end of the cook time, a beep will alert you to check the food’s doneness. To add more

time, press the Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad and then press START. Unless more time is selected, the bake element turns off.

9. Press CANCEL when nished.

The Delay keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed start. Delay should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.

To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see “Cook Time” section. Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length

of time, and/or shut off automatically. To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see “Cook Time” section.

Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.

1. Press KEEP WARM.

2. Temperature is set at 170°F (75°C). Press the “up” and “down” arrow keypads until desired

temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3. Press START.

4. Press CANCEL when nished.

The Cancel keypad stops any function except the Timer and Control Lock.

The Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads are used to adjust time and temperature settings.

COOKTOP USE

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 IGNITE.

Before setting a control knob, place lled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.

To Set:

1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to IGNITE. IMPORTANT: All 4 surface burners will click. Only the burner

with the control knob turned to IGNITE will produce a ame.

2. Turn knob to anywhere between HI and LO.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

IMPORTANT: When cooktop is in use, the Self-Cleaning cycle will be disabled. An error tone will sound and the Cooktop On indicator light will ash. If you turn on the cooktop when the Self-Cleaning cycle is in use, it will disable the Self-Cleaning cycle and “END” will be displayed.

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 IGNITE. After the burner lights, turn knob to setting.

Sealed Surface Burners

To Clean:

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 burner cap from the burner base and clean according to “General Cleaning” section.

2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

3. 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.

A. Burner cap B. Gas tube opening C. Burner base

D. Igniter electrode E. Orice holder

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the ow 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 ames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.

Alignment: Be sure to align the gas tube opening in the burner base with the orice holder on the cooktop and the igniter electrode with the notch in the burner base. Your range comes with 3 sizes of burners and caps. Each round burner base is marked with letters indicating the burner size.

Gas tube opening: Gas must ow 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. 1-11/2" (2.5-3.8 cm) B. Burner ports

Burner ports: Check burner ames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good ame 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.

4. Each round burner cap is marked with letters indicating the burner size. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap.

A. Incorrect B. Correct

AUX

Small (AUX) Medium (SR) Large (UR)

5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Burner Size

Select a burner that best ts your cookware. See the following illustration and chart:

Small (AUX)

Medium

(SR)

Large

(UR)

Large

(UR)

Burner Size Recommended Use

Small

Medium Large

■ Low-heat cooking

■ Melting chocolate or butter

■ Multipurpose burner

■ For large cookware

OVEN USE

The normal operation of the range will include several noises that may be heard each time the bake or broil burners ignite during the cooking cycle:

■ Gas valves may make a “popping” sound when opening

or closing.

■ Igniters will “click” several times until a ame is sensed.

■ A “poof” sound is heard when a bake or broil burner

ignites.

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the rst 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.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display

The display will ash when powered up or after a power loss. Press CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed. Indicator lights show functions that are in use.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

Basic Functions

One tone

■ Valid keypad press

■ Oven is preheated (long tone).

■ Function has been entered.

■ Reminder, repeating every 20 seconds after the end-of-

cycle tones

Three tones

■ Invalid keypad press

Four tones

■ End of cycle

Fahrenheit and Celsius

The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius.

To change: Press and hold the Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad for 5 seconds. “°C” or “°F” will appear on the display. Repeat to change back.

To exit mode, press CANCEL.

Keypress Tones

Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed. To change: Press and hold OVEN LIGHT for 5 seconds. Repeat to

change back. To exit mode, press CANCEL.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales oor with a 120V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.

To change: Press CANCEL, CANCEL, Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad, TIMER SET/OFF. Repeat to change back and end Demo mode.

Oven Temperature Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling.

The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

To Adjust Oven Temperature:

1. Press and hold the “down” arrow keypad for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current setting, for example “0°F CAL” or “00.”

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to increase or to decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (18°C) and -30°F (-18°C).

3. Press START.

Sabbath Mode

(on some models)

The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain ON in a bake setting until turned off. A Timed Bake can also be set to keep the oven ON for only part of the Sabbath. The Oven Control Lockout feature (if present) will be disabled during the Sabbath mode. After the Sabbath mode is set, no tones will sound, the display will not show the temperature, the Kitchen Timer mode will be canceled (if active), and only the following keypads will function:

■ Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads

■ Cancel

When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.

When power is restored after a power failure, the oven will return to Sabbath mode and remain Sabbath compliant with the bake elements off until the Cancel keypad is pressed.

Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time cancels the cooking cycle and returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).

Before entering the Sabbath mode, it must be decided if the oven light is to be ON or OFF for the entire Sabbath mode period. If the light is ON when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain ON for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. If the light is OFF when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain OFF for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. Opening the oven door or pressing the Oven Light keypad will not affect the oven light once Sabbath mode has been entered.

On the Holiday, the oven temperature can be changed once the oven is in Sabbath mode by pressing the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad. The oven temperature will change 25°F (14°C) each time the Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads are pressed. Press START to activate the new temperature. The display will not change and there will be no sounds during this adjustment.

To Bake Using Sabbath Mode:

1. Press BAKE.

2. To change the temperature, press the Temp/Time “up” or

“down” arrow keypad.

3. Press START.

4. Press and hold the TIMER SET/OFF for 5 seconds. “SAb” will

ash in the display.

5. Press START while “SAb” is ashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop ashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant.

Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time cancels the cooking cycle and returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).

To Set a Timed Bake Using Sabbath Mode (on some models):

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter

a temperature other than the one displayed.

3. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will light up.

4. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter a cook time length.

5. Press START.

6. Press and hold the Timer Set/Off keypad for 5 seconds.

“SAb” will ash in the display.

7. Press START while “SAb” is ashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop ashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant. The Bake, On, and Cook Time indicator lights will be displayed.

The temperature and/or cook time settings can be changed anytime after the oven turns on by repeating steps 2 through 5.

To cancel the current delay time and enter a different delay time, press CANCEL and repeat steps 1 through 7.

When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle.

Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time cancels the cooking cycle and returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath mode compliant).

To Set a Delayed Timed Bake Using Sabbath Mode (on some models):

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter

a temperature other than the one displayed.

3. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will light up.

4. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter a cook time length.

5. Press DELAY. The Delay indicator light will light up.

6. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter

a start time.

7. Press START.

8. Press and hold the Timer Set/Off keypad for 5 seconds.

“SAb” will ash in the display.

9. Press BAKE while “SAb” is ashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop ashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant. The Delay indicator light will be displayed.

When the start time is reached the Bake, On, and Cook Time indicator lights will automatically turn on. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle.

Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath mode compliant).

Keep Warm

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Keep Warm function. For best results, cover food.

The Keep Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.

To Use:

1. Press KEEP WARM.

2. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until desired

temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3. Press START.

4. Place food in the oven.

5. Press CANCEL when nished. NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing

the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to the desired temperature and then START.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom nish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.

For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain nish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.

Bakeware

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another.

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,

WARNING

and then lift out. Use the following illustration as a guide.

1 6

Rack Positions

Rack 5: 2-rack baking and broiling Rack 4: Broiling and toasting Rack 3: Most baked goods on a cookie sheet, jellyroll pan, or

mufn pan; casseroles; frozen convenience foods Rack 2: Roasting small cuts of meat and poultry, pies, bundt and

angel food cakes, yeast bread, quick breads, and 2-rack baking Rack 1: Roasting large cuts of meat and poultry Rack 6: Extra-large items

Multiple Rack Cooking

2-rack: Rack positions 2 and 4 or 2 and 5

Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 4 for baking. Place the cakes on the racks, as shown.

Broiling

When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack.

IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature. Changing the temperature when custom broiling allows more

precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, sh, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use rack 4 or 5 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information.

■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed

to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered.

Please refer to the “Accessories” section for more information.

NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the rst few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

Cook Time

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Oven Vent

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.

Baking and Roasting

The bake and broil burners cycle on and off in intervals. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

Preheating

When Start is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the display.

To Set a Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE. The Bake indicator light will light up.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter a

temperature other than the one displayed.

3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.

4. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter the length of time to cook.

5. Press START. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.

6. Press CANCEL to clear the display.

To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See the “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter

a temperature other than the one displayed.

3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.

4. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter the length of time to cook.

5. Press DELAY. The delay oven hour indicator will light up.

6. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter

the hour of day to start.

7. Press DELAY. The delay oven minute will light up.

8. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to change

the minute.

9. Press START.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed anytime after pressing Start by repeating steps 1 through 7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.

10. Press CANCEL to clear the display.

RANGE CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models)

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

Do not block the oven vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see the “Oven Vent” section.

Do not clean, rub, damage, or move the oven door gasket.

Prepare Range

■ Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all

cooking utensils, oven racks and aluminum foil and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.

■ Use a damp cloth to clean inside door edge and the 1½"

(3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move or bend the gasket.

■ Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they

may melt.

■ Remove all items from the storage drawer.

How the Cycle Works

IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks, and popping sounds.

Before cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the Self-Cleaning cycle will not begin.

Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.

To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time, press the Cancel button on the keypad. If the temperature is too high, the oven door will remain locked and “cool” and “locked” will be displayed. The cooling fan may continue to run.

Once the self-cleaning temperature has been reached, the electronic control requires a 12-hour delay before another SelfCleaning cycle can be started.

The oven light will not function during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Electronic Oven Control with Adjustable Clean Time (on some models)

The Self-Cleaning cycle is time adjustable between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes in 30-minute increments. The suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and 4 hours 30 minutes for heavy soil.

IMPORTANT: When cooktop is in use, the Self-Cleaning cycle will be disabled. An error tone will sound and the Cooktop On indicator light will ash. If you turn on the cooktop when the SelfCleaning cycle is in use, it will disable the Self-Cleaning cycle and “END” will be displayed.

To Self-Clean:

1. Press CLEAN.

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter

the desired Self-Cleaning cycle time.

3. Press START.

The oven door will automatically lock. The Door Locked and Clean indicator lights will be displayed. The time remaining will also be displayed.

4. When the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools,

the Door Locked and Clean indicator lights will turn off.

5. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a

damp cloth. To exit the Self-Cleaning cycle before completed, press

CANCEL. The door will unlock once the oven cools.

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