Whirlpool WFG500M4HS0 Owner’s Manual

GAS RANGE USER

INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

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

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

FEATURE GUIDE ............................................................................4

COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................5

Sealed Surface Burners ...............................................................5

Grates ...........................................................................................6

Burner Size ...................................................................................6

Cookware .....................................................................................6

Home Canning .............................................................................7

OVEN USE .......................................................................................7

Oven Cooking ..............................................................................7

Aluminum Foil ...............................................................................8

Positioning Racks and Bakeware ................................................8

Oven Vent .....................................................................................8

Baking and Roasting ....................................................................8

Broiling..........................................................................................8

RANGE CARE .................................................................................9

General Cleaning ..........................................................................9

Oven Light ....................................................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10

ACCESSORIES .............................................................................12

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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.

•

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:

• Slide range forward.

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

Range Foot

Anti-Tip Bracket

• 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

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

NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

WARNING

NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages 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.

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. In Canada, the range must be 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

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.

National Electrical

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT Oven cavity

light

BAKE Baking and

roasting

While the oven door is closed, turn the switch located at the right of the control panel to turn the oven light on and off.

The oven turns on when the oven control dial is turned counterclockwise to the desired temperature. When the control is turned to the desired temperature, the bake burner turns to full power until the set temperature is reached, then temperature is maintained by the bottom burner cycling on and off.

Allow oven to preheat for 10 to 12 minutes before putting in the food to bake. NOTE: To cancel bake, turn the oven control dial clockwise to the OFF position.

BROIL Broiling

NOTE: The range comes with a broiler pan and tray. These should be in place during any cooking cycle, bake or broil.

1. Position cookware in the lower broiler oven and close the oven door. No preheating is necessary.

2. Turn the oven control to BR (broil) position to start broil.

3. Turn the oven control to the OFF position to cancel broil.

COOKTOP USE

WARNING

Sealed Surface Burners

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 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 Light. IMPORTANT: All 4 surface burners will click. Only the burner

with the control knob turned to

2. Turn knob to anywhere between Hi and Lo.

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

Light

will produce a ame.

A. Burner cap B. Burner base C. Alignment pins

D. Igniter E. Gas tube opening

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.

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.

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 the burner lights, turn knob to setting.

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 the “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.

Burner Size

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

Back of Range

4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap.

A. Incorrect B. Correct

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.

Grates

The grates on this range cover the full width of the cooktop. Lay the grates on the range so they lay at and level.

Large

Small

Medium

Large

Front of Range

Burner Size Recommended Use Small

Medium Large

■ Low-heat cooking

■ Melting chocolate or butter

■ Multipurpose burner

■ For large cookware

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, burner, or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a at bottom, straight sides, and a well-tting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough nishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.

Check for atness 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 0

1 1

1 2

1 3

1 4

1 5

1 6

1 7

1 8

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.

Cast iron

Ceramic or ceramic glass

■ Heats slowly and evenly.

■ Good for browning and frying

■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Heats slowly but unevenly.

■ Ideal results on low- to medium-heat

settings

Copper

■ Heats very quickly and evenly.

■ May leave copper residues which may

be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking.

Earthenware/ Stoneware

Porcelain

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Use on low-heat settings.

■ See stainless steel or cast iron.

enamel-on-steel or cast iron

Stainless steel

■ Heats quickly but unevenly.

■ A core or base of aluminum or copper

on stainless steel provides even heating.

For best results, the cookware should be centered above the burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The ame should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.

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 above the burner.

■ Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.

■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension

ofce or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

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.

■ 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.

Oven Cooking

Oven Control

To use your oven, turn the oven control dial counterclockwise to the desired temperature. When the control is turned on, the bake burner turns to full power until the set temperature is reached, then temperature is maintained by the bottom burner cycling on and off.

Oven Light

The switch located at the right of the control panel turns the oven light on and off.

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

4 3 2 1

Rack Positions

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

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

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

The oven should be preheated for most baked products (cakes, pies, bread, etc.). Preheat oven by rotating the temperature control dial to the temperature needed for the product being cooked. Allow 10 to 12 minutes before putting food in the oven.

Oven Temperature

While in use, the oven burner will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.

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 burners or burners cycle on and off in intervals.

Broiling

NOTE: The range comes with a broiler pan and tray. These should be in place during any cooking cycle, bake or broil.

Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the lower broiler oven. Close the oven door while broiling. No preheating is necessary.

■ The broiler pan and grid is designed to drain juices and help

avoid spatter and smoke.

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

RANGE CARE

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. For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca.

Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested rst 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 nish.

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.

■ Affresh

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-lled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels. Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time or limited use.

Cleaning Method:

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■ Affresh

METALLIC PAINT (on some models)

Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia, or sodium hydroxide (lye) because the paint surface may stain.

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 nish.

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 wet.

Cleaning Method:

■ Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive

■ Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):

■ Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617:

Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included): See the “Warranty” section for contact information.

Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 (not included): See the “Warranty” section for contact information.

cleanser: Clean as soon as cooktop, grates, and caps are cool.

Use the most-aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.

See the “Warranty” section for contact information.

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.

OVEN DOOR GLASS

To avoid damage to the oven door glass, 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 glass.

■ Affresh

Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included): See the “Warranty” section for contact information.

OVEN RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■ Steel-wool pad

■ For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light

coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

OVEN CAVITY

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting, or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

■ Clean when the oven is cooled with detergent and water, using

a soap-lled steel wool pad on burned spots. Rinse and wipe dry.

NOTE: Oven cleaners can coat or damage the temperature sensing bulb (long tube in the oven) so that it will not sense temperature correctly. If you are using an oven cleaner, avoid contact with the rod-shaped bulb of the thermostat. Be sure that any residue that touches the bulb is removed.

Oven Light

The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position.

To Replace:

1. Unplug range or disconnect power.

2. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

3. Replace bulb, by turning clockwise.

4. Plug in range or reconnect power.

SURFACE BURNERS

■ See the “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

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