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UseAndCareTable of Contents(complete) ... 2A Note to You ... 3Range Safety ... 4-6Getting to KnowYour Range .

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For best air circulationHot air must circulate around the pans in theoven for even heat to reach all parts of theoven. This results in better baking.•

The electronic oven controlOvenselectorpadsElectronicdisplayClock pad(p. 13)TemperaturepadsTimer set andoff pads (p. 14)-_) ____J__ Manual ovenlight p

To lockor deactivatethecontrolpanel:Pressandhold the Start/Enter pad for 5seconds. A single tone will soundand "Loc" and _ will appear on th

Using the electronic Minute TimerThe Minute Timer does not start or stop theoven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can beset in hours and minutes up

To cancel the Minute Timer:Press Timer Off pad.PRESS YOU SEEStarting a functionAfter programming a function, you mustpress the Start/Enter pad to star

Baking/roasting1. Position racks.For more information, see "Positioningracks and pans" on page 10.2. Choose baking/roastingsetting.PRESS YOU

NOTES:• YoucanchangethetemperaturesettinganytimeafterpressingtheStart/Enterpad.However,youmustpresstheStart/Enterpadagain.• The display will show &quo

Adjusting the oven temperature controlAlthough your new oven is properly adjustedto provide accurate temperatures, it maycook faster or slower than yo

How to determine the amountof adjustment neededThe chart at the right tells you how much toadjust the offset temperature to get thedesired cooking res

Table of ContentsA Note to You ... 3Range Safety ... 4-6Getting to Know

5. Start oven.NOTE: You can change the temperaturesetting any time after pressing the Start/Enter pad. To change the setting, see"To custom broil

Broiling rack position chartRACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/FROM BOTTOM DONENESS4 Hamburger patties andthin steaks, 1/2"thick orless3 Quickly searing

Energy saving tipsAlthough the energy used for cooking isusually a very small percentage of the totalenergy used in the home, cooking energycan be use

To start baking/roasting nowand stop automatically:Method 1-Using Cook Time:1. Prepare oven.Position the oven rack(s) properly andput food in the oven

6. Start oVen.NOTES:• You can change the temperature ortime settings any time after pressingthe Start/Enter pad by repeating Steps2 through 6.• The di

2. Choose Bake setting.PRESS YOU SEE3. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want to set a tem-perature other than 350°F. Press • toraise the

7. When baking/roasting is done:The oven will turn off automatically andbeep four times. You will also hear four1-second tones every minute until youp

5. Set cook time.Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s)until the correct time shows on thedisplay.PRESS YOU SEE6. Press Delay Sta

10.When baking/roasting is done:The oven will turn off automatically andbeep four times. You will also hear four1-second tones every minute untilyoupr

5. Set start time.Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s)until the correct time shows on thedisplay.Example at right shows a desir

A Note to YouThank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance.Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy touse, s

=When start time is reached:A 1-second tone will sound, Thedisplay will count down the baking/roasting time in hours and minutes (ifcook time is more

3. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want to set a tempera-ture other than 350°F. Press • to raisethe temperature or • to lower the tem-p

8. Complete entry.NOTES:• You can change the temperature ortime settings any time after pressingthe Start/Enter pad by repeatingSteps 2 through 8.• Th

The oven ventOven ventHot air and moisture escape from the oventhrough a vent on the backguard below thecontrol panel. The vent is needed for aircircu

The anti-tip bracketThe range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too muchforce or weight to the open door without

Using the Self-Cleaning CycleThe Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaningthe oven interior. Like the ot

NOTES:• Do not force the Lock Lever. You couldbend or break it. The lever is designed tostay locked until the oven is cool enough tosafely open. Wait

3. Start oven.NOTE: The display will show "door" anda tone will sound once every 5 seconds ifthe door is not latched (Lock Lever set atthe c

To delay start using stop time:1. Press Auto Clean pad.A 31/2-hourSelf-Cleaning cycle will be setautomatically.PRESSYOU SEE2. Set cleaning time (optio

6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts:LOCKED lights up on the display whenthe oven temperature goes above normalbaking/roasting temperatures. The LockLe

Range SafetyYour safety is important to us.This guide contains safety statementsunder warning symbols. Please pay specialattention to these symbols an

To delay start using delaystart time:1. Press Auto Clean pad.A 31/2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will beset automatically.PRESS YOU SEE2. Set cleaning tim

6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts:LOCKED lights up on the display whenthe oven temperature goes above normalbaking/roasting temperatures. The LockLe

Special tips• Keep the kitchen well ventilated during theSelf-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat,odors, and smoke.• After the oven is cool, wipe u

Caring for Your RangeYour range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found aroundyour home. Cleaning your range whenever spi

Cleaning tipsWhat to use:• Cooktop Polishing Creme (included withyour range) with paper towel or clean,damp sponge - This creme has beendeveloped espe

Cleaning other range partsUse the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range.PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEANControl knobs Sponge an

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEANOven door glass Paper towel and sprayglass cleanerORWarm, soapy water anda nonabrasive, plasticscrubbing pad• Make sure o

TroubleshootingMost cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools ofany kind. Check the lists below and on the

PROBLEM CAUSECooking results are not oThe range is not level. (See Installation Instructions.)what you expectedThe oven temperature seems too low or t

Requesting Assistance orServiceBefore calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting" on pages 47-48.It may save you the c

heating elements, or interior sur-faces of oven until they have hadsufficient time to cool. Other sur-faces of the range, such as theoven vent opening

IndexThis index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with thepage(s) on which you can find each topic.TOPIC PAGE

WHIRLPOOUCLEANTOP ®FreestandingRange WarrantyLENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FORFULL ONE-YEAR FSP®replacement parts and repair labor to correct

When using the oven• Always position oven rack(s)indesired location while oven iscool. If a rack must be removedwhile oven is hot, do not let potholde

Getting to Know Your RangeThis section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar withthe location and appearance of

Using Your RangeTo obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. Thissection gives you important information for eff

Using the ceramic glasscooktopCooking on the ceramic glass cooktop isalmost the same as cooking on coil surfaceunits. There are, however, a few differ