Whirlpool YSF377PEG Use & Care Manual

TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOK WITH THE UNIT.

TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS
BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

4.65 Cubic Foot (0.132 m3) Oven

MODEL YSF377PEG

8272237

A Note to You ............2

Range Safety .............3

Parts and Features....5

Using Your Range......6

Using the Self-

Cleaning Cycle.........24

Caring for Your

Range.......................27

Troubleshooting.......33

Requesting
Assistance or

Service .....................35

Index ........................36

Warranty...................37

1-800-461-5681

Call our Consumer Assistance Centre

with questions or comments.

Self-Cleaning

Gas Range

2

A NOTE TO YOU

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your
life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please
read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us
notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance,
you need to know your complete model number and
serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in
the “Parts and Features” section).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance

and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for
you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure
you of in-warranty service.

Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone

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

– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

•

Do not try to light any appliance.

•

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

•

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

•

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

– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service

agency or the gas supplier.

Our Consumer Assistance Centre number is toll free.

1-800-461-5681

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated servicer, to

purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at

www.whirlpool.com/canada

3

RANGE SAFETY

continued on next page

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.

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

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

wDANGER

wWARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

wWARNING

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.

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.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

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.

4

RANGE SAFETY

– SAVE THESE 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, 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 – The range, when installed,
must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
the

Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, c22.1-98

or
latest revision. 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Disconnect the electrical supply before
servicing the appliance.

• Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating
the Room.

• 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.

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COOK TIME/COOK TIME/

TIMED

BAKE
BROIL
HEAT

CLEAN

ON

START TIME/ART TIME/

DELAY

OFF

CANCELCANCEL

START

5 SEC5 SEC

ENTERENTER

TIME

DOOR

LOCKED

AUTO
CLEAN

CUSTOM

BROIL

SELF CLEANING OVEN CLEANING OVEN

TIMER

START?

CLOCK

TIMER

• • CANCEL

START
TIME

COOK

TIME

Oven vent

(p. 22)

Surface burners
and grates

(pp. 6, 20, 27-30)

Anti-tip bracket

(p. 3)

Door stop clip

(pp. 30-32)

Model and
serial number
plate

(behind left side
of storage drawer)

Storage drawer

(p. 23)

Left front
control knob
(POWER*Burner )

Right front
control knob

Right rear
control knob

Left rear
control knob

Manual oven

light switch

(p. 32)

Electronic

Oven control

(pp. 10-22)

Control panel

(pp. 5, 27)

Automatic oven

light switch

(p. 32)

Gasket

(p. 24)

Surface burner marker

(shows which burner
you are setting)

CONTROL PANEL

PARTS AND FEATURES

6

USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE BURNERS

NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The
cookware could overheat, causing damage to the
cookware or cooking product.

Using POWER Burner

POWER Burner is an adjustable setting for the left
front burner which provides an ultra-high heat setting.
It can be used to rapidly bring liquid to a boil and to
cook large quantities of food.

Easy ways to save energy

•

To help shorten your cooking time, use the least
amount of liquid possible.

•

Preheat your pots and pans only when
recommended and for the shortest time possible.

•

Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn
the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.

wWARNING

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.

RECOMMENDED USE

•

To light the burner.

•

To provide highest heat
setting.

•

To start food cooking.

•

To bring liquid to a boil.

•

To hold a boil.

•

To fry chicken or pancakes.

•

For gravy, pudding, and icing.

•

To cook large amounts of
vegetables.

•

To keep food warm.

•

To melt chocolate or butter.

•

To simmer.

SETTING
LIGHT

POWER*Burner

(left front burner)

HIGH

Mid-range

(between HIGH
and LOW)

LOW

Burner heat settings

Use the following chart as a guide.

Using the control knobs

Your range comes with electric ignitors. Electric
ignitors automatically light the burners each time
you turn the control knobs to LIGHT.

•

Place a filled pan on the burner grate before
turning on the surface burner. Do not operate a
burner for extended periods of time without
having cookware on the grate.

•

Push in the control knob and turn it counter-

clockwise to the

LIGHT position. The
clicking sound is the
ignitor sparking. Make
sure the burner has lit.

•

To stop the clicking
sound after the burner
lights, turn the control
knob to the cook setting
you want. You can set
the control knob

anywhere between HIGH and LOW.

NOTE: All four electric ignitors will click at the same
time. However, the burner with the control knob
turned to LIGHT is the one that will ignite.

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USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE BURNERS (CONT.)

In case of a prolonged power failure

You can manually light surface burners. Hold a lit
match near a burner and turn the control knob to
the LIGHT position. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the setting you want.

Home canning information

The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure
canners combined with high heat settings for long
periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.

To protect your range:

•

Center the canner over the surface burner. Do
not extend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the
burner area.

•

Do not place your canner on two surface burners
at the same time.

•

Start with hot water, cover with a lid and bring to
a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or
required pressure levels in a pressure canner.

•

Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.

For up-to-date information on canning, contact
companies who manufacture home canning products.

Using the right cookware makes a
big difference

•

The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides,
and a well-fitting lid.

•

Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
cookware.

•

The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
quickly and evenly the pan heats.

•

When using glass or ceramic cookware, check to
make sure it is suitable for use on surface burners.

•

To avoid tipping, make sure pots and pans are
centered on the grates.

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the p an material and how
evenly heat sprea ds over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum

• Heats quickly and evenly.

• Use for all types of cooking.

• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Cast iron

• Heats slowly and evenly.

• Good for browning and frying.

• Maintains heat for slow cooking.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or
ceramic glass

• Heats s low ly a nd uneve nly.

• Use on low to medium settings.

• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Copper

• Heats very quickly and evenly.

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware

• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
manufacturer.

• Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or
enamel-on-cast iron

• See cast iron and stainless steel.

Stainless steel

• Heats quic k ly but uneve nly.

•

A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides

even heating.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

CHARACTERISTICS OF COOKWARE MATERIALS

Positioning racks and pans

Place the oven racks where you need them before
turning on the oven.

•

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position,
raise the front edge and lift it out.

•

Be sure the rack(s) is level.

•

Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands
if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.

•

For best performance, cook on one rack. Place
the rack so the top of the food will be centered in
the oven.

•

When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks
on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. Two sheets of
cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at
approximately three quarters of the total bake time.
Increase baking time, if necessary.

•

For best results allow 2 inches (5 cm) of space
around each pan and between pans and oven
walls.

Extra oven rack position (roasting rack)

Use this rack position when roasting food too large

to be placed on the first
rack position.

For proper roasting,
follow these guidelines:

•

To avoid spillage,
remove food before
pulling out the rack.

•

Tilt the rack up at the
front before pulling it
over the door.

•

Use an adequate amount of liquid in the pan (meat
juices or water) so your food does not get overdone.

Extra oven rack position

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USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE OVEN

USING ALUMINUM FOIL

Where to place pans:

WHEN YOU HAVE

1 pan
2 pans

3 or 4 pans

PLACE

In center of the oven rack.
Side by side or slightly

staggered.
In opposite corners on

each oven rack. Stagger
pans so no pan is directly
over another.

NOTE: Do not line the oven bottom with foil or

other liners. It could
affect the oven surface
as well as the quality of
your baking.

•

Do not cover the entire

rack with aluminum foil.
It will reduce air circula­tion and give you poor
cooking results.

•

Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or
casseroles by placing foil on the oven rack below.
Foil should be turned up at edges and be at least
1 inch (2.5 cm) larger than dish.

•

Place tent-shaped foil loosely over meat or poultry
to slow down surface browning for long term
roasting. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes.

•

Use narrow strips of foil to shield piecrust edges if
browning too quickly.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD

Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys, angel
food cakes

Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats

Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies

RACK POSITION

1st or 2nd rack
guide from bottom

2nd rack guide
from bottom

2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom

NOTE: For information on where to place your rack
when broiling, see “Broiling guidelines” later in this
section.

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BAKEWARE CHOICES

Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe.

BAKEWARE TYPE

Light color ed aluminum

• Light golden crusts

• Even browning

• Use temperature and time recommended
in recipe.

Dark aluminum and other
bakeware with dark, dull,
and/or non-stick finish

• Brown, crisp crusts

• May reduce baking temperature 25°F (14°C).

• Use suggested b aking time.

• Use temperature and time recommended in recipe
for pies, breads, and casseroles.

• Place rack in center of oven.

Ovenproof glassware,
ceramic glass, or ceramic

• Brown, crisp crusts

• May reduce baking temperature 25°F (14°C).

Insulated cookie sheets or
baking pans

• Little or no bottom browning • Place in the bottom third of oven.

• May need to increase baking time.

Stainless steel • May need to increase baking time.

• Crisp crustsStoneware

• Follow manufacturer's instructions.

• Light, golde n crusts

• Uneven browning

BEST USED FOR

GUIDELINES

USING YOUR RANGE

Display/clock

•

When you first plug in the range, “PF” will appear
on the display until you press any command
pad. If “PF” again appears on the display, your
electricity was off for a while.

•

When you are using the oven, the display will
show preheat times and temperature settings.

•

When you are not using the oven, the display
shows the time of day.

•

When showing the time of day, the display will
show the hour and minutes.

•

When you are using the minute timer, the display
will count down each minute.

•

When setting a function, if you do not press
START/ENTER within 5 seconds, the Start?
indicator light will flash. If you do not press
START/ENTER within 5 minutes, the function
will be canceled.

•

When you are using COOK TIME, the display will

show hours and minutes or minutes
and seconds.

Indicator lights

An indicator light to the left of the display lights up
when you are in a setting. An indicator light on the
display lights up when the oven is on.

10

USING YOUR RANGE

THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL

Using the control lock

The control lock lets you disable the control panel
command pads. The control lock comes in handy
when you want to prevent others from using
the oven.

NOTES:

•

You can only use the control lock when the oven
is not in use or the control has not been set.

•

Set the control lock when cleaning the control
panel to prevent yourself from accidentally turning
on the oven.

To lock the control panel:

Press and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds.

You will hear a single tone and “Loc” will
appear on the temperature display for 5
seconds. “Loc” will then appear whenever
a command pad is pressed.

To unlock the control panel:

Press and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds.

You will hear a single tone and “Loc” will
disappear from the temperature display.

START

5 SEC

ENTER

START

5 SEC

ENTER

COOK TIME/

TIMED

BAKE

BROIL

HEAT

CLEAN

ON

START TIME/

DELAY

OFF

CANCEL

START

5 SEC

ENTER

TIME

DOOR

LOCKED

BAKE

AUTO

CLEAN

CUSTOM

BROIL

SELF CLEANING OVEN

TIMER

START?

CLOCK

TIMER

• • CANCEL

START

TIME

COOK

TIME

Off/cancel
pad

(pp. 12, 14,
15, 16, 20, 25)

Start/enter pad

(pp. 10, 11, 12,
14, 15, 16, 20, 25)

Clock/timer pad

(pp. 11, 12)

Bake pad

(pp. 13, 15)

Start time/
Cook time pad

(pp. 19, 21)

Electronic
display

Temperature/
time pad

(pp. 11, 13, 15,
17, 19, 21, 25)

Auto clean
pad

(p. 25)

Custom broil
pad

(pp. 16, 17)

Indicator
lights

(see below )

COOK

TIME

The minute timer does not start or stop the oven.
It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours
and minutes up to 12 hours, 59 minutes. The
minute timer will display minutes and seconds for
settings under 1 hour.

1. Press TIMER.

The timer indicator light will light up.

2. Set the interval to be timed.

Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.

11

SETTING THE CLOCK

USING YOUR RANGE

1. Press CLOCK.

2. Set the time.

Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.

3. Start the clock.

NOTES:

•

To see the time of day when the clock time
is not on the display, press CLOCK.

•

You must reset the clock if the power goes
off for more than 1 second.

CLOCK

PRESS YOU SEE

PRESS YOU SEE

TIME

(example for 5:30)

START

5 SEC

ENTER

OR

PRESS YOU SEE

CLOCK

USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER

PRESS YOU SEE

PRESS YOU SEE

TIME

(example for 10 minutes)

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TIMER

TIMER

TIMER

• • CANCEL

3. Start the minute timer.

The minute timer will begin counting down
immediately after the timer is started.

When the time is up:
You will hear four 1-second tones.

NOTE: To display the time of day while the
minute timer is counting down, press CLOCK.

4. To clear the display, turn off the minute timer.

To cancel the minute timer during the
countdown:

After setting a function, you must press

START/ENTER to start the function.

12

USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER (CONT.)

(time of day)

STARTING/CANCELING A FUNCTION

OFF/CANCEL will cancel any function except

for the clock, minute timer, or control lock.

OFF

CANCEL

START

5 SEC

ENTER

START

5 SEC

ENTER

(display counts down)

YOU SEE

PRESS YOU SEE

PRESS YOU SEE

TIMER

• • CANCEL

PRESS YOU SEE

(twice)

TIMER

• • CANCEL

(time of day)

TIMER

TIMER

ON

IMPORTANT: Do not try to light the oven burner
during a power failure.

1. Place the racks where you need them. For more

information, see
“Positioning racks and
pans” in “Using the
Oven” earlier in this sec­tion.

NOTE: Do not place food
directly on the oven door or
the oven bottom.

2. Choose the bake setting.

The bake indicator light will light up.

3. Set the temperature (optional).

Do this step if you want to set a temperature
other than 350°F (177°C). Press ▲ to raise the

temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in
5°F (3°C) amounts. You can set a temperature
anywhere from 170˚F to 500˚F (77°C to 260°C).
Use these pads until the desired temperature
shows on the display.

4. When roasting, put your food in the oven.

You do not have to
preheat the oven when
roasting, unless your
recipe recommends it.

ON

13

BAKING/ROASTING

PRESS YOU SEE

BAKE

PRESS YOU SEE

Roasting meats and poultry

•

For even cooking, place the meat on a rack in a
shallow pan. This keeps the meat out of the
drippings and allows the heat to circulate better.

•

Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate
doneness. Insert it so the tip is in the center of the
largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or
poultry. Make sure the thermometer is not touching
bone, fat, or the bottom of the pan.

USING YOUR RANGE

TIME

(example for bake at 375°F
[190°C])

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Front

Rear

5. Press START/ENTER.

A preheat conditioning time counts down the
approximate preheat time after the oven
temperature has been set and START has been
pressed. The heat, bake, and on indicator lights
will light up. The oven control automatically sets
preheating times based on the oven temperature
you select:

•

For 245°F (118°C) and less, the preheating
time is 4 minutes.

•

For 250°F-445°F (121°C-229°C), the preheating
time is 10 minutes.

•

For above 450°F (232°C), the preheating time
is 15 minutes.

The oven is preheated and ready to use when
you hear a 1-second tone, the countdown is
finished, and the set temperature is displayed.

The preheat and set temperatures may be
different at the end of the countdown. This
is normal.

NOTES:

•

When the oven temperature is greater than
170°F (77°C), no preheat conditioning time will
be shown in the display.

•

You can change the temperature setting any
time after pressing START/ENTER. You do not
have to press START/ENTER again.

6. When baking, put your food in the oven after

the preheat conditioning
time ends. During
baking/roasting, the
oven burner will turn
on and off to keep the
oven temperature at
the setting.

7. After cooking, turn off the oven.

ON

14

PRESS YOU SEE

OFF

CANCEL

(time of day or minute timer
countdown)

USING YOUR RANGE

YOU SEE

START

5 SEC

ENTER

(example for set temperature
of 325°F [163°C])

PRESS YOU SEE

BAKING/ROASTING (CONT.)

•

The preheat conditioning time will not change if
you reset the temperature before the countdown
time ends.

•

If you are baking/roasting while the minute timer
is counting down, you can see the set baking/
roasting temperature for 5 seconds by pressing
BAKE.

Saving energy

•

To avoid loss of heat, open the oven door as little
as possible.

•

Use a timer to keep track of cooking time.

•

Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the
oven by cooking more than one food at a time, or
baking while the oven is still hot after cooking a
meal.

ON

Although your new oven is properly adjusted to
provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster
or slower than your old oven.

If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting
results, you can change the offset temperature by
following the steps below.

NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with
a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower
the oven temperature and give you an incorrect
reading. Also, the thermometer temperature reading
will change as your oven cycles.

1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds.

The display will show the current offset
temperature, for example “00,” if you have not
already adjusted the temperature.

2. Set the new offset temperature.

Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower
the temperature in 10°F (6°C) amounts. You can
set the temperature change to as low as -30°F
(-17°C) or as high as +30°F (+17°C). A minus (-)
sign will appear before the number when
decreasing the temperature setting. The minus
sign shows the oven will be cooler by the
displayed amount. There is no sign in front of the
number when increasing the temperature setting.

3. Enter the adjustment.

NOTE: The oven control will stay adjusted even

after a power failure.

How to determine the amount of
adjustment needed

The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust
the offset temperature to get the cooking results
you want. You can figure out cooking results by the
amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for
baked foods.

ON

ON

PRESS YOU SEE

15

USING YOUR RANGE

ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL

BAKE

(factory setting of “00”)

PRESS YOU SEE

START

5 SEC

ENTER

(time of day or minute timer
countdown)

PRESS YOU SEE

(example when making oven
10°F [6°C] cooler)

TIME

TO COOK
FOOD ...

A little more
Moderately more
Much more
A little less
Moderately less
Much less

ADJUST BY
THIS NUMBER
OF DEGREES

+10°F (+6°C)
+20°F (+11°C)
+30°F (+17°C)

-10°F (-6°C)

-20°F (-11°C)

-30°F (-17°C)

NOTE: Do not preheat when broiling, unless your
recipe recommends it.

1. Place the rack where you need it. See “Broiling

guidelines” later in this
section.

4. Press CUSTOM BROIL.

The broil indicator light will light up.

5. Start the oven.

The on and heat indicator lights will light up.

NOTES:

•

You can change the temperature setting any
time before or after pressing START/ENTER. To
change the setting, see “To custom broil at a
lower temperature” below.

•

If you are broiling while the minute timer is
counting down, you can see the set broiling
temperature for 5 seconds by pressing
CUSTOM BROIL.

6. After broiling, turn off the oven.

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USING YOUR RANGE

BROILING

2. Put your food on the broiler pan and place the

pan in the center of
the oven rack.

3. Close the door.

CUSTOM

BROIL

PRESS YOU SEE

PRESS YOU SEE

START

5 SEC

ENTER

PRESS YOU SEE

(time of day)

OFF

CANCEL

ON

ON

ON

Front

Rear

To custom broil at a lower temperature:

•

If food is cooking too fast, press the t temp pad

until 325°F (163°C) shows on the display.

•

If you want food to broil slower from the start,

press CUSTOM BROIL and press the t temp

pad so a temperature between 300°F and 525°F

(149°C and 274°C) shows on the display. Press

START/ENTER.
Lower temperature settings let the broil burner

cycle and slow cooking results. The lower the
temperature, the slower the cooking.

NOTE: Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces
of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better if you
use lower broiling temperatures.

ON

ON

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BROILING (CONT.)

Broiling guidelines

•

Use only the broiler pan and grid provided. They

are designed to drain extra juices from the

cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent

spatter and smoke.

•

To make sure the juices drain well, do not cover

the grid with foil.

•

Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the fat

on the edges to prevent curling.

•

Use tongs to turn meat to avoid losing juices.

•

Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning
or removing food.

•

After broiling, remove the pan from the oven
when removing the food. Drippings will bake on
the pan if left in the heated oven, making cleaning
more difficult.

•

For easier cleaning, line the bottom of the pan
with aluminum foil. Clean the pan and grid as
soon as possible after each use.

PRESS YOU SEE

TIME

(example shows broil at
325°F [163°C])

TIME

START

5 SEC

ENTER

PRESS YOU SEE

CUSTOM

BROIL

(example shows broil at
400°F [204°C])

continued on next page

Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.

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BROILING (CONT.)

Broiling guidelines (cont.)

Recommended rack positions are numbered from the

bottom (1) to the top (5).
For best results, place
food 3 inches (7 cm) or
more from broil burner.

APPROXIMATE TIME

(MINUTES)

SIDE 2

7-8
8-9
9-10

6-7

10-11
4-5

3-4

18-20
11-16

4-5
7-9

MEAT
Steak, 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick

medium rare
medium
well done

Ground Meat Patties, 3⁄4 inch (1.8 cm) thick,
well done

Pork Chops, 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
Ham Slice, 1⁄2 inch (1.25 cm) thick,

precooked
Frankfurters
Chicken

bone-in pieces
boneless breasts

Fish

fillets 1⁄4-1⁄2 inch (0.6-1.25 cm) thick
steaks 3⁄4-1 inch (1.8-2.5 cm) thick

SIDE 1

14-15
15-16
18-19

13-14

21-22
8-10

6-7

18-20
12-16

8-10
15-18

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RACK
POSITION

4

4

4
4

4

3
4

4

The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the
oven on and off at times you set, even when you are
not around.

Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods that

do not need a preheated oven, like meats and
casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for

cakes, cookies, etc. – they will not rise properly.

Before using the electronic MEALTIMER con­trol, make sure the clock is set to the correct
time of day. (See the “Setting the clock” section.)

To start baking/roasting now and stop
automatically:

1. Place the oven rack(s) where you need them and

put your food in the oven.
To place your racks correctly, see “Positioning

racks” in “Using the oven” earlier in this
section.

2. Choose the bake setting.

The bake indicator light will light up.

3. Set the temperature (optional).

Do this step if you want to set a temperature
other than 350°F (177°C). Press ▲ to raise the
temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in
5°F (3°C) amounts. Use these pads until the
temperature you want shows on the small
display.

4. Press COOK TIME.

The cook time indicator light will light up.

5. Set the cook time.

Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.

PRESS YOU SEE

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USING THE ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER

*

CONTROL

continued on next page

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wWARNING

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.

TIME

ON

(example shows bake
at 375°F [191°C])

BAKE

PRESS YOU SEE

PRESS YOU SEE

PRESS YOU SEE

TIME

(example shows 10-minute
baking/roasting time)

COOK

TIME

ON

ON

ON

To delay start and stop automatically:

1. Place the oven rack(s) where you need them and

put your food in the oven.
To place your racks correctly, see “Positioning

racks and pans” in “Using the oven” earlier in
this section.

2. Choose the bake setting.

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PRESS YOU SEE

BAKE

6. Start the oven.

NOTES:

•

You can change the temperature or time
settings any time after pressing START/ENTER
by repeating Steps 3 or 5. You do not have to
press START/ENTER.

•

The display will count down the baking/roasting
time in hours and minutes (if cook time is more
than 1 hour) or in minutes and seconds
(if cook time is less than 1 hour).

7. When baking/roasting is done:

The oven will turn off by itself and beep 4 times.

8. Turn off the oven.

NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel

the MEALTIMER control setting.

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*

CONTROL (CONT.)

YOU SEE

OFF

CANCEL

(time of day)

PRESS YOU SEE

PRESS YOU SEE

START

5 SEC

ENTER

(display counts down cook
time)

ON

ON

ON

ON

6. Press START TIME.

The start time/delay indicator light will light up.

7. Set the start time.

Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.

The example at the right shows a chosen
start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will shut off
by itself at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set
cook time).

8.Press START/ENTER.

NOTE: You can change the temperature or

time settings any time after pressing START/
ENTER by repeating Steps 2 through 7.

3. Set the temperature (optional).

Do this step if you want to set a temperature
other than 350°F (177°C). Press ▲ to raise the
temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in
5°F (3°C) amounts. Use these pads until the
temperature you want shows on the display.

4. Press COOK TIME.

The cook time indicator light will light up.

5. Set the cook time.

Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the
correct time shows on the display.

TIME

ON

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USING THE ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER

*

CONTROL (CONT.)

USING YOUR RANGE

PRESS YOU SEE

(example shows bake at
375°F [191°C])

PRESS YOU SEE

PRESS YOU SEE

continued on next page

PRESS YOU SEE

PRESS YOU SEE

START

5 SEC

ENTER

PRESS YOU SEE

TIME

TIME

(example shows 30-minute
baking/roasting time)

(example shows 2 o’clock
start time)

COOK

TIME

START

TIME

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

9. When the start time is reached:

You will hear a 1-second tone. The display will
count down the baking/roasting time in hours
and minutes (if the cook time is more than 1
hour) or in minutes and seconds (if the cook
time is less than 1 hour).

10. When baking/roasting is done:

The oven will turn off by itself and beep 4
times.

11. Turn off the oven.

NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel

the MEALTIMER control setting.

PRESS YOU SEE

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THE OVEN VENT

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent that is near the middle of the

backguard.

The
vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not to
block the vent, or you will get poor baking/roasting
results.
NOTE: Never store plastics, paper, or other items
that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any
of the surface burners.

USING THE ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER

*

CONTROL (CONT.)

USING YOUR RANGE

YOU SEE

(display counts down cook
time)

YOU SEE

OFF

CANCEL

(time of day)

Oven vent

ON

ON

ON

ON

COOK TIME/COOK TIME/

TIMEDTIMED

BAKEBAKE

BROILBROIL

SELF CLEANING OVEN CLEANING OVEN

HEAT
CLEANCLEAN

START?ART?

DOORDOOR

TIMERTIMER

LOCKEDLOCKED

OFFOFF

START TIME/ART TIME/
DELADELAY

STSTARTART

CLOCKCLOCK

STSTARART

L

E
C
N

A
C

CANCEL

R

TIMETIME

TE

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ENTER

TIMERTIMER

C

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5 S

5 SEC

AUTAUTO

COOKCOOK

TITIME

• • CANCEL• • CANCEL

CUSTCUSTOMOM

CLEANCLEAN

TIMETIME

BROBROIL

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THE STORAGE DRAWER

Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can
remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under
the range.

Removing the storage drawer:

1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the

drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops
are small, round objects formed in the slide rail.
They keep the drawer from sliding all the way
out.) Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it
out to the second stop.

2. Lift the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all

the way out.

Replacing the storage drawer:

1. Position the drawer so that the lower drawer

guides rest just inside the front frame lip.

2. Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the

metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear the
upper drawer guides. Then slide the drawer
closed.

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Upper drawer
guides

(on inside walls)

Drawer

slide rail

Lower slide rail

(inside drawer
opening)

Lower
drawer guide