Whirlpool WFE775H0HV1, YWFE775H0HZ1, YWFE775H0HW1, YWFE775H0HV1, WFE775H0HZ1 Owner’s Manual

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ELECTRIC RANGE

USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your new range at www.whirlpool.com.

For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located on the oven frame behind the top right side of the oven door.

Model Number___________________________________________	Serial Number____________________________________________
Table of Contents
RANGE SAFETY..............................................................................		2
The Anti-Tip Bracket.....................................................................		2
KEY USAGE TIPS............................................................................		4
AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology............................................		4
Surface Temperatures...................................................................		4
Preheating.....................................................................................		4
Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning................................................		4
FEATURE GUIDE.............................................................................		5
COOKTOP USE...............................................................................		7
Cookware......................................................................................		9
Home Canning............................................................................		10
OVEN USE.....................................................................................		10
Electronic Oven Controls............................................................		10
Sabbath Mode............................................................................		11
Keep Warm.................................................................................		12
Aluminum Foil.............................................................................		12
Positioning Racks and Bakeware...............................................		12
Oven Vent....................................................................................		13
Baking and Roasting..................................................................		13
Broiling........................................................................................		13
Convection Baking and Roasting...............................................		13
Cook Time...................................................................................		14
RANGE CARE................................................................................		14
Clean Cycle.................................................................................		14
General Cleaning........................................................................		15
Oven Light...................................................................................		16
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................		17
ACCESSORIES..............................................................................		18
WARRANTY...................................................................................		19

W11085357B

RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

safety alert symbol.

alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” mean:

DANGER WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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 having 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.

Anti-Tip

Bracket

Range Foot

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

•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.

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.

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 OR WALL, 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

KEY USAGE TIPS

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology is a first-of-its-kind cleaning solution designed to minimize the time, temperature, and odors that ordinarily come with traditional self-cleaning methods. With AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, an innovative coating on the interior of the oven is activated with heat and water to release baked-on soil. To use AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, simply wipe out loose debris, pour water into the oven bottom, and run the AquaLift® Self-Cleaning cycle. When the cycle finishes in under 1 hour at a lower temperature than traditional self-cleaning methods, just wipe out the remaining water and loose debris. See the “Clean Cycle” section for more detailed instructions. For additional information, frequently asked questions and videos on using AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, visit our website at http://whirlpoolcorp.com/aqualift.

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 or Convect cycle, the oven will begin preheating after the Start keypad 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.

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning

To avoid damaging the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or ammonia.

1. Remove food/residue with the Cooktop Scraper.

■■ For best results, use the Cooktop Scraper while the cooktop is still warm but not hot to the touch. It is recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping the warm cooktop.

■■ Hold the Cooktop Scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the residue. It will be necessary to apply pressure in order to remove the residue.

Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding to Step 2.

2.Apply a few dime-sized drops of affresh® Cooktop Cleaner to the affected areas.

■■ Rub affresh® Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface with the blue Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Some pressure is needed to remove stubborn stains.

■■ Allow the cleaner to dry to a white haze before proceeding to Step 3.

3. Polish with a clean, dry cloth or a clean, dry paper towel.

■■ Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary for stubborn or burned-on stains.

The Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit is available for order and includes the following:

■■ Cooktop Scraper

■■ affresh® Cooktop Cleaner

■■ Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads

See the “Accessories” section for part numbers and information on ordering.

FEATURE GUIDE

These instructions cover several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to these instructions or the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.whirlpool.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, visit our website 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

CLOCK	Clock	The clock uses a 12-hour cycle.
		1.	Check that the oven is off.
		2.	Press CLOCK.
		3.	Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to set the hours. Press CLOCK to switch to the
			minutes.
		4.	Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to set the minutes.
		5.	Press CLOCK or the Start keypad
LIGHT	Oven cavity light While the oven door is closed, press 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.

TIMER SET/ Oven timer OFF

Start

Cooking start

The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

1.Press TIMER SET/OFF.

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

3.Press the Start keypad 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.

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

Cancel	Range function	The Cancel keypad stops any function except the Timer and Oven Control Lockout.
TEMP/TIME	Temperature	The Temp/Time up or down arrow keypads are used to adjust time and temperature settings.
	and time adjust

BAKE	Baking and
	roasting

1.Press BAKE.

2.Press the 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 the Start keypad.

4.To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press the Start keypad.

5.Press the Cancel keypad when finished.

NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

Keypad	Feature	Instructions

BROIL	Broiling	1.	Position cookware in oven and close the oven door.
		2.	Press BROIL.
		3.	Press the 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.
		4.	Press the Start keypad.
		5.	To change the temperature, repeat Step 3. Press the Start keypad.
		6.	Press the Cancel keypad when finished.

CONVECT	Convection	1.	Press CONVECT BAKE.
BAKE	baking	2.	Press the 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 the Start keypad.
		4.	To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press the Start keypad.
		5.	Press the Cancel keypad when finished.
FROZEN	Prepackaged	1.	Position the food on a flat rack in the oven on rack position 3. See the “Positioning Racks and
BAKE	food		Bakeware” section.
			NOTE: Cook only one package of frozen food at a time when using Frozen Bake™ Technology.
		2.	Press FROZEN BAKE MEAL, 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 or down arrow keypad to set the maximum cook time as recommended
			on the food packaging.
		6.	Press the Start keypad. 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 the Start keypad. The time entered is
			added to the remaining time.
		7.	Press the Start keypad 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 the Start keypad. Unless more time
			is selected, the bake element turns off.
		9.	Press the Cancel keypad when finished.

KEEP WARM	Hold warm	Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.
		1.	Press KEEP WARM.
		2.	Temperature is set at 170°F (77°C). Press the 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 the Start keypad.
		4.	Press the Cancel keypad when finished.
		NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains
		open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers,
		including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.
WARM ZONE	Cooktop	To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF and then the Start keypad.
ON/OFF	warming zone	To turn off, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF again.
		To turn off, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF again.
DELAY	Delayed start	The Delay keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed start. Delay
START		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 the “Cook Time” section.
COOK TIME	Timed cooking	Cook Time 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 the “Cook Time” section.

Keypad	Feature	Instructions

CONTROL	Oven and	1.	Check that the oven and cooktop are off.
LOCK	cooktop control	2.	Press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds.
	lockout	2.	Press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds.
	lockout		A tone will sound and a lock will be displayed.
			A tone will sound and a lock will be displayed.
		3.	Repeat to unlock. No keypads will function with the controls locked.

NOTE: The control lock cannot be activated or deactivated while the Hot Surface indicator light is on. Wait for the Hot Surface indicator light to turn off before activating or deactivating the control lock.

AQUALIFT	Self-Cleaning	See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
SELF CLEAN	cycle

COOKTOP USE

■■ Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping WARNING a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the

cooktop.

		■■ To avoid damage to 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
	Fire Hazard	slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
	Turn off all controls when done cooking.	using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills
	Turn off all controls when done cooking.	are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and
	Failure to do so can result in death or fire.	can cause pitting and permanent marks.
	Failure to do so can result in death or fire.	■■ To avoid scratches, 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.
		■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
		could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
		of the entire cooktop.

The control knobs can be set to anywhere between Hi and Lo. Push in and turn to setting.

REMEMBER: When range is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Ceramic Glass

The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is on. This is normal operation. The burner will cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level. It will also randomly cycle off and back on again even while in Hi to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures.

It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.

Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting, abrasions and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part Number 31605 contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Care” section for additional information.

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils.

■■ To avoid damage to the 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 1/2" (13 mm) outside the area.

A.Surface cooking area

B.Cookware/canner

C.1/2" (13 mm) 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.

■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils.

Cooktop On Indicator Light

The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel. When any control knob on the console panel is turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light

On ceramic glass models, the Hot Surface indicator light is located on the console panel.

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 is turned off.

Dual Zone Cooking Element

The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.

A.Dual

B.Single

Warm Zone Element

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

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

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Use the Warm Zone element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.

Do not use it to heat cold foods.

The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used.

The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, the Element On light will glow while the Cooktop Warm Zone element is in use.

■■ Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.

■■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape.

■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.

■■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

To Use:

1.To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF and then the Start keypad.

2.To turn off, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF again.

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. 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 surfaces.

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.

Check for 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.

1 2

	3
1	4
1	5
	2

3 1 4

1 5
6	1	6
6		1 7

	1 8
7	1	9
		2 0

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.
	■■ May leave aluminum residues which may
	be diminished if cleaned immediately
	after cooking.

Cast iron	■■ Heats slowly and evenly.
	■■ Good for browning and frying
	■■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
	■■ Rough edges or burrs may scratch the
	cooktop.

Ceramic or	■■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
ceramic glass	■■ Heats slowly but unevenly.
	■■ Heats slowly but unevenly.
	■■ Ideal results on low-to-medium heat
	settings.
	■■ May scratch the cooktop.

Copper	■■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
	■■ May leave copper residues which may be
	diminished if cleaned immediately after
	cooking.
	■■ Can leave a permanent stain or bond to
	the cooktop if overheated.

Cookware	Characteristics

Earthenware	■■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
	■■ Use on low heat settings.
	■■ May scratch the cooktop.

Porcelain	■■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel on steel	■■ Porcelain enamel bakeware without the
or cast iron	metal base may bond to the cooktop if
	overheated.

Stainless steel	■■ Heats quickly but unevenly.
	■■ A core or base of aluminum or copper on
	stainless steel provides even heating.

Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (13 mm) outside the area.

Home Canning

Canning can be performed on a glass smooth-top cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■■ Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2" (13 mm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.

■■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at the same time.

■■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.

■■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

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 well ventilated room.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display

The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press the Cancel keypad to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed.

Fahrenheit and Celsius

The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but it 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 the Cancel keypad.

Keypress Tones

Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

To change: Press and hold LIGHT for 5 seconds. Repeat to change back.

To exit mode, press the Cancel keypad.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor 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 the Cancel keypad, the Cancel keypad, the Temp/Time up arrow keypad, and TIMER SET/OFF. Repeat to change back and end Demo mode.

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 (on some models), repeating every 20 seconds after the end-of-cycle tones

Three tones

■■ Invalid keypad press

Four tones

■■ End of cycle

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 Temp/Time 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 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 the Start keypad.

Sabbath Mode

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. 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 or down arrow keypad

■■ 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 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 LIGHT 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 or down arrow keypads are pressed. 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 the Start keypad.

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

5.Press the Start keypad while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing 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 the Start keypad.

6.Press and hold TIMER SET/OFF for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.

7.Press the Start keypad while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing 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.

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 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 START. The Delay indicator light will light up.

6.Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter a start time.

7.Press the Start keypad.

8.Press and hold TIMER SET/OFF for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.

9.Press the Start keypad while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant. The On and Delay indicator lights 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 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 the Start keypad.

4.Place food in the oven.

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.

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

The oven has seven positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous illustration and the following table.

Flat Rack Position*	Type of Food

7	Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers,
	steaks

6	Broiled meats, poultry, fish

3 or 4	Most baked goods, casseroles

2	Roasted meats

1	Large roasts or poultry

For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare interior, use rack position 7. Side 1 should cook for approximately 21/2-31/2 minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately 4-5 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.

*If your model has a Max Capacity Oven Rack, the recessed ends must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of the food. See the following illustration.

A.Ends of rack in position 3

B.Food in position 2

IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max Capacity Oven Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as shown in the previous figure.

Multiple Rack Cooking

Two-rack (non-convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6. Two-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6.

Three-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 7 and a Max Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 5.

Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on Two Racks

Baking Layer Cakes

For best results when baking cakes on two racks, use the Bake function, a flat rack in rack position 5, and a Max Capacity Rack in rack position 6 or a flat rack in rack position 5. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. Keep at least 3" (7.7 cm) of space between the front of the racks and the front cakes.

Baking Cookies

For best results when baking cookies on two racks, use the Convect Bake function, a flat rack in rack position 2, and a Max Capacity Rack in rack position 6 or a flat rack in rack position 5. If you do not have Convection Bake, use the standard Bake function.

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 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

Temperature Management System

The temperature management system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow red when cycling on; the broil element will not. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.

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 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.

The time to preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) will be approximately 10-15 minutes depending upon the model.

Frozen Bake™ Technology

Frozen Bake™ Technology can be used to cook prepackaged frozen food without needing to preheat the oven and without overbrowning the food. There are six preprogrammed food options to choose from: Pizza, Lasagna, Nuggets, Fries, Pie, and Meals. Frozen Bake™ Technology has been designed to work specifically with these foods and should only be used for these foods. When using Frozen Bake™ Technology, it is important that you follow

all the manufacturer’s instructions including venting, stirring, or placing on a baking sheet to ensure a good result. When cooking frozen meals, cook items that provide instructions for cooking in a conventional oven. Place your dish in the middle of the oven and bake one package at a time. Use the recommended temperature and maximum recommended time from the package.

A tone will alert you to check the food for doneness before the cook time is completed and again at the end of the cook time. The display will prompt you to add the cook time or end the cycle.

Broiling

When broiling, preheat the oven for 2 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, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use rack 6 or 7 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 first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

Convection Baking and Roasting

(on some models)

In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads.

With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a temperature 25°F (15°C) lower than in a standard thermal oven and cooking time can be shortened by up to 30%.

During convection baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature while the fan circulates the hot air.

If the oven door is opened during convection baking or roasting, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.

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Cook Time

(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.

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 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 the Start keypad. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.

6.Press the Cancel keypad 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 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 DELAY START. The Delay indicator light will light up.

6.Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter the time of day to start.

7.Press the Start keypad.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The Temperature and/or Cook Time settings can be changed anytime after the oven turns on by repeating steps 2-4 and pressing the Start keypad. To change to a different delay time, cancel the features and repeat steps 1-7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.

8.Press the Cancel keypad to clear the display.

RANGE CARE

Clean Cycle

AquaLift® Technology is an innovative cleaning solution that utilizes heat and water to release baked-on spills from the oven in less than 1 hour. This new cleaning technology is a low-heat, odorfree alternative to traditional self-cleaning options.

Allow the oven to cool to room temperature before using the Clean cycle. If your oven cavity is above 200°F (93°C), “HOT” will appear in the display, and the Clean cycle will not be activated until the oven cavity cools down.

To Clean:

1.Remove all racks and accessories from the oven cavity, and wipe excess soil. Use a plastic scraper to remove easily removed soils.

2.Pour 13/4 cups (14 oz [414 mL]) of distilled or filtered water onto the bottom of the empty oven, and close the oven door.

IMPORTANT: Do not use chemicals or other additives with the water. Do not open the oven door during the Clean cycle. The water on the oven bottom is hot.

3.Press CLEAN and then the Start keypad on the oven control panel.

4.Allow 40 minutes for cleaning and cooldown. A beep will sound when the Clean cycle is complete.

5.Press the Cancel keypad at the end of the cycle. Cancel may be pressed at any time to stop the Clean cycle.

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