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WLE32300
Owner’s Manual
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Whirlpool WLE32300, WLE30300 Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents/Table des matieres .................. 2
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
TABLEDESMATIERES
RANG ESAFETY ............................................................................. 3
The Anti-Tip Bracket .................................................................... 3
COOKTOP USE .............................................................................. 6
Cooktop Controls ......................................................................... 6
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls ................................................. 6
Lift-up Cooktop ............................................................................ 7
Home Canning ............................................................................. 7
Cookware ..................................................................................... 7
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ................................................... 8
Display .......................................................................................... 8
Clock ............................................................................................ 8
Using the Minute Timer ................................................................ 8
Oven Temperature Control .......................................................... 8
OVEN USE ....................................................................................... 9
Aluminum Foil............................................................................... 9
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ................................................ 9
Bakeware ...................................................................................... 9
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 14
S¢CURITE DE LA CUlSINIERE ................................................... 15
UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON ................................ 18
COMMANDE ELECTRONIQUE DU FOUR ................................. 20
Affichage ..................................................................................... 20
Horloge ....................................................................................... 20
Utilisation de la minuterie ........................................................... 20
Commande de la temperature du four ...................................... 20
UTILISATION DU FOUR ............................................................... 21
Papier d'aluminium ..................................................................... 21
Positionnement des grilles et des ustensiles de cuisson ..........21
Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................ 22
Events du four ............................................................................ 22
Lumiere du four .......................................................................... 22
Cuisson au four .......................................................................... 23
Cuisson au gril ............................................................................ 23
Vitre du tableau de commande .................................................. 24
Lampe du four ............................................................................ 24
Prises pour appareils menagers ................................................ 24
Porte du four ............................................................................... 25
Tiroir de remisage ....................................................................... 25
Base balayable ........................................................................... 25
Nettoyage gen6ral ...................................................................... 25
DEPANNAGE ................................................................................. 27
RANGESAFETY
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 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
This is the safety alert symbol. "WARNING." These words mean:
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 willtell 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.
Therange will not tip during normal use. However,the range cantip ifyou apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
• Slide range forward.
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injuryto persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
[] WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP
DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD,
LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY
ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP
BRACKET.
[] CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above a range or on the back- guard 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 under- sized 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 under- neath 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
COOKTOP USE
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. On some models, the surface cooking area Iocator shows which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI • Start food cooking.
• Bring liquid to a boil.
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also help catch spills.
Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce
excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color. For more information, see the "General Cleaning" section.
Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position.
To Remove:
1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then
lift it just enough to clear the burner bowl.
2.
Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.
6-8 [MED- HI]
5 [MED]
2-4 [MED- LO]
LO
• Hold a rapid boil.
• Quickly brown or sear food.
• Maintain a slow boil.
• Fry or saute foods.
• Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
• Stew or steam food.
• Simmer.
• Keep food warm.
• Melt chocolate or butter.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.
3. Lift out the burner bowl.
To Replace:
1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element
receptacle.
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2. Holding the coil element as level as possible, carefully push
coil element terminal into the receptacle.
3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it
will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle.
Thelift-upcooktopprovideseasyaccessforcleaningbeneath. Donotdropthecooktop.Damagecouldoccurtothefinishand thecooktopframe.Formoreinformation,seethe"General Cleaning"section.
To Lift:
Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the supports lock into place.
IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, 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 cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.
To Replace:
1. Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them.
2. Slowly lower the cooktop into place.
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When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
• Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.
• Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.
• On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
• On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended. If a Canning Unit Kit is not installed, the life
of the coil element will be shortened.
• For more information, contact your local agricultural department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.
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 • Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or • Follow manufacturer's instructions. Ceramic glass • Heats slowly, but unevenly.
• Ideal results on low to medium heat settings.
Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly. Earthenware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain • 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.
ELECTRONIC
OVENCONTROL
CLOCK
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1. Electronic Display
When the range is first plugged in, or after a power interruption, the display will flash "12:00" until the CLOCK pad (button) is pressed.
When the oven is in use, the display shows preheat time and the temperature and oven setting.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day. When using the TIMER, for settings of 1 to 59 minutes, the
display will count down in seconds. For settings 1 hour or more, the display will count down hours and minutes.
When using COOK TIME, the display will show hours and minutes.
Setting the Clock
1. Press the CLOCK pad (button).
2. Press the up or down pad (button) until the correct time shows on the display.
3. Each tap of the up or down pad(s) or button(s) will change the displayed time by I minute. If a button is held, the displayed time will change in 10-minute increments. The Set Clock mode automatically exits to the clock display mode 60 seconds after the last data change.
NOTE: When the range is first plugged in, or after a power interruption, the display will flash "12:00" until the CLOCK pad (button) is pressed.
The minute timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a regular minute timer independent of the oven to time anything you like. The minute timer can be set in 1-minute increments up
to 12 hours. To use the Minute Timer:
1. Press the TIMER pad (button).
2. Press the up or down pad (button) to set the TIMER. The timer will automatically start 5 seconds after the time is
entered. The "TIMER Indicator" will be lit to indicate that the minute timer is being displayed. When time remaining is less
than one minute, 1 beep will sound and the display will count down the seconds remaining.
To return to time of day:
1. Press the CLOCK pad (button) to return to the time of day. The time will be displayed for 5 seconds and then return to the timer display.
2. At the end of the timer cycle, 4 beeps will sound and "End" will be displayed until a pad (button) is pressed.
To cancel Minute Timer:
Press TIMER twice or press and hold the down pad (button) until 0:00 is reached. The time of day display will return in 5 seconds.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or
burner cycling may give incorrect readings. The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature calibration can be adjusted. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or
Celsius. A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed
amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a guide.
ADJUSTMENT OF COOKS FOOD (ADJUSTMENT °C)
5° to 10°F (3° to 6°C) ...a little more
15° to 20°F (9°to 12°C) ...moderately more
25° to 35°F (15° to 21°C) ...much more
-5 °to -10°F (-3° to -6°C) ...a little less
-15 ° to -20°F (-9° to -12°C) ...moderately less
-25 ° to -35°F (-15 °to -21 °C) ...much less
OVENUSE
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,
IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the
oven bottom finish.
• Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results.
• To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish, Make sure foil is at least 1 in, (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.
IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the 3orcelain
finish.
RACKS NOTES:
• Position racks before turning the oven on,
• Do not move racks with bakeware on them.
• Make sure racks are level. To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front
edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.
BAKEWARE
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate, Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls, Use the following chart as a guide.
NUMBEROF POSITION ON RACK PAN(S)
1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
that no bakeware piece is directly over another.
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
BAKEWAR E1 RECOM M ENDATIONS RESULTS
Light colored • Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe.
• Light golden crusts
• Even browning
Dark aluminum • and other
bakeware with dark, dull and/or • nonstick finish •
• Brown, crisp crusts
May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C).
Use suggested baking time. For pies, breads and casseroles, use
temperature recommended in recipe.
• Place rack in center of oven.
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FOOD RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, 1 or 2 angel food cakes
Bundt cakes, most quick breads, 2 yeast breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, 2 or 3 nonfrozen pies
Insulated cookie sheets or baking
pans
• Little or no bottom
browning
Stainless steel
• Light, golden crusts
• Uneven browning
Stoneware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Crisp crusts
Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass or
ceramic
• Brown, crisp crusts
• Place in the bottom third of oven.
• May need to increase baking time.
• May need to increase baking time.
• May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C).
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