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Table of Contents

(complete)

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A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Range Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Getting to Know

Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using Your Range . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the Self-

Cleaning

Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Caring for Your

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

Troubleshooting

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Requesting

Assistance or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

1-800-253-l 301

Call us with questions or comments.

SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE

MODEL RF376PXD

PART NO. 3189072 Rev. B lWs

Table of Contents

A Note to You ............................................ 3

Range Safety ......................................... 4-6

Getting to Know Your Range ................... 7

Using Your.Range .................................... 8

Using the surface units ......................... 8

Positioning racks and pans ................ 10

For best air circulation ........................ 11

Using aluminum foil for baking ........... 11

The electronic oven control ................ 12

Setting the clock ................................ 13

Using the electronic Minute Timer ....... 13

Starting a function .............................. 15

Canceling a function

.......................... 15

Baking/roasting .................................. 15

Adjusting the oven temperature control ...............................................

Broiling ..............................................

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Broiling tips ........................................ 20

Energy saving tips .............................

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The oven vent .................................... 21

The storage drawer ............................

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The anti-tip bracket ............................

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Optional door panel pat ..................... 22

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ............... 23

Before you start ................................. 23

Before setting the controls .................. 24

Setting the controls ............................

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Special tips ........................................ 26

How the cycle works .......................... 26

Caring for Your Range ...........................

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Cleaning the cooktop ......................... 27

Cleaning other range parts .................. 29

The oven light .................................... 30

Troubleshooting ..................................... 31

Requesting Assistance or Service ....... .33

Index .......................................................

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Warranty ................................................. 36

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable informa- tion about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership 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 plate (see diagram on page 7 for location of plate).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

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Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free 24 hours a day.

1-800-253-1301

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Range Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the tise of the symbol.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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!duce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, in- cluding the following:

General

*Read all instructions before using the range.

*Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electri- cal supply and grounded. never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. They could be burned or injured.

ADO not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly.

~DO not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.

@Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual.

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*WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance, the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket.

To check if the bracket is in- stalled properly, see “The anti-tip bracket” on page 22. l

CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

@Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should

*Do not touch surface units, areas near units, heating elements, or interior surfaces of oven. Surface units and heating elements could be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do no1 touch, or let clothing or other flam- mable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heating elements, or interior surfaces of

oven until they have had suffi- cient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door and window, could also become hot enough to cause burns.

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*Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range.

They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned.

@Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam.

Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire.

*Keep range vents unobstructed.

*Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

@Use only utensils approved for oven use. Follow utensil manu- facturer’s instructions, especially when using glass or plastic utensils. aDo not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

When using the cooktop

@Do not cook on a broken cooktop.

If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock.

Contact a qualified technician immediately.

@Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heating element will be ex- posed and could result in the igniting of clothing or pot holders.

Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

@Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen- ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

*Never leave surface units un- attended at high heat settings.

A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite.

*Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan. continued on next page

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When using the oven

@Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele- ment in oven.

*Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

@Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition. Significant expo- sure to these substances could cause cancer or reproduc-tive harm. Exposure can be mini- mized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self- cleaning.

Grease

@Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately.

@Do not use water on grease fires.

Never pick up a flaming pan.

Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be ex- tinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extin- guisher.

Care and cleaning

@Clean cooktop with care. Some cleaners could produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.

*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.

@Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks, and other utensils.

Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this

Use and Care Guide.

@Do not clean door heat seal. It is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, dam- age, or move the seal. Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide.

ADO not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

*Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range.

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Getting to Know Your Range

This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included.

Control panel

Surface unit

(P. 8)

Model and serial number plate 1 ceramic cooktop

(PP. 9,271

-Broil

. element

(P. 19)

Bake element

(P. 16)

Anti-tip floor bracket on alternate wall-mounted anti-tip bracket, see p. 22)

Removable

(P. 21)

Control panel

Surface

Left rear unit marker control

(P. 8) knob

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Electronic oven control

(P. I?)

Right rear control knob

(PP. 8,291

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Manual

Right front oven light control switch knob

(P. 30),

(PP. .s* 29)

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Left front control knob

(PP. &29)

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Surface unit

Indicator llght

(P. 8)

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Using Your Range

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.

Using the surface units

Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface unit markers

The solid dot in the surface unit marker

Fire Hazard

Turn all controls off when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or burns.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

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Surface unit indicator lights

One of the Surface Unit Indicator lights

Hot surface indicator lights

One of the Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch. The Indicator Light will continue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch, even after it is turned off.

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For gravy, pudding, and icing. l

To cook large amounts of vegetables. l

To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.

.To keep food warm until ready to serve.

Using cooktop the ceramic glass l l

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences:

The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HI setting -to maintain the proper tempera- ture setting you have selected.

Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating. See pages 27 and 28 for care and cleaning suggestions.

Cookware tips l

Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. l l l l l l l l

Also, woks, canners, and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.

Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Handles should be made of sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

With your hand, feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop.

Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop.

Avoid spillovers on cooktop. Use pans with tall sides.

Do not cook food directly on cooktop.

NOTE: Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The utensil could overheat and damage the utensil or surface unit. l

NOTE: For best results and greater energy efl iciency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

You can, however, use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels.

This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results.

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Home canning information

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Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions. l

Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit. l l l l l l

Positioning racks and pans

General guidelines

Rack placement for specific foods:

Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on.

To move rack(s), lift rack(s) at front and pull out.

Be sure the rack(s) is level.

If rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot, use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands.

For bakinglroastlng with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

When baking on two racks, arrange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom.

FOOD

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

Cookies, biscuits, muff ins, cakes, nonfrozen pies

RACK POSITION

Frozen pies, large

Lowest level or roasts, turkeys, angel 2nd level from food cakes bottom

2nd level from bottom

2nd or 3rd level from bottom

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 19.

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For best air circulation

Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans:

One pan

Place in the center of the oven rack.

Two pans

Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.

Three or four pans

Place in opposite corners on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another. l l l

Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking.

Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other.

For best results, allow 1 l/2 to 2 inches

(4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (3 cm).

Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time.

Using aluminum foil for baking

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Use aluminum foll to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles:

Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food. l l

Do not cover the entire rack with alumi- num foil. It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results.

Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking will result.

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The electronic oven control

Electronic display

Oven I Temperature Clock Minute Hour Minute Start/ Off/ selector pads pad timer pads pads enter cancel pads set and pad pad off pads

Display/clock l l l l l

When you first plug in the range, everything on the display will light up for one to two seconds, then a time of day and

“PF” will appear on the temperature display. If, after you set the clock (page

13), “PF” again appears on the display, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock.

When you are not using the oven, the control is an accurate clock.

When you are using the oven or Minute

Timer, the display will show times, temperature settings, and what command pads have been pressed.

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

When you are uslng the Minute Tlmer, the display will show minutes and seconds in the following sequence:

- For settings from 1-59 minutes, the display will count down each second.

- For settings one hour or over, the display will count down each minute.

Command pads

The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. A few examples:

-Clock tells the oven you are going to set

1 the clock. f

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-Off/Cancel tells the oven to turn off.

Each command pad (except Off/Cancel and

Start/Enter) has its own Indicator Light. The

Indicator Light comes on when you press the command pad.

Using the control lock

The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling the control panel command pads. l l

NOTES:

Control lock is only available when oven is not in use or control has not been set.

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

To lock or deactivate the control panel:

Push and hold the Start/Enter pad for five sec- onds. A single tone will sound and

“Lot” will appear on the temperature display.

To unlock the control panel: d hold the Start/Enter pad for five sec- onds. A single tone will sound and

“Lot” will disappear from the tem- perature display.

Setting the clock

1. Press Clock pad.

2. Set time.

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

PRESS

CLOCK cl

PRESS

3. Start clot k.

YOU SEE

YOU SEE

(example for 530)

Using the electronic Minute Timer

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 one hour. You will hear four 2-second tones when the set time is up.

1. Press Timer Set pad. continued on next page

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3. Start Minute Timer.

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

When the time is up:

You will hear four 2-second tones, then four 1 -second reminder tones every minute until you press one of the two

Timer pads.

NOTE: To display the time of day while the Minute Timer is counting down, press the Clock pad.

4. Turn off Minute Timer.

To cancel the Minute Timer:

Press Timer Off pad.

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Startina a function

After programzg a function, you must press the Start/Enter pad to start the, function.

1 Canceling a function

The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock and Timer Set

. functions. When you press the Off/ iill

Cancel pad, the display will show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is also being used, the time remaining.

Baking/roasting

1. Position racks.

For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10.

3. Set temperature (optional).

Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temp- erature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display.

4. When roasting or cooking casseroles, put food in oven.

You do not have to preheat the oven when roasting or cooking casseroles.

PRESS YOU SEE

(example for Bake at 375°F) continued on next page

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5. Press Start/Enter pad.

A preheating time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheating times depending on the oven temperature you select: l l

For 320°F and less, the preheating time is six minutes.

For 325”F-375”F, the preheating time is eight minutes. l

For above 38O”F, the preheating time is 10 minutes.

The oven is preheated when you hear a

1 -second tone and “PrE” on the display changes to the set temperature. l l

NOTES:

You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the

Start/Enter pad. However, you must press the Start/Enter pad again.

The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once every five sec- onds if the door is latched (Lock Lever set at the clean position) when you try to bake/roast.

6. When baking, put food in oven after oven is preheated.

During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tem- perature at the setting.

NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red.

7. After cooking, turn off oven.

PRESS

(example for set temperature of asoT)

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Adjusting the oven temperature control

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

If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset tempera- ture by following these steps:

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

1. Press and hold Bake pad for

PRESS YOU SEE

2. Set new offset temperature.

Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 10°F amounts.

You can set the temperature change to as low as -30°F or as high as +3O”F. A minus (-) sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting to show the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount. There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting.

PRESS

3. Enter the adjustment.

PRESS

YOU SEE

(example when making oven

10°F cooler)

YOU SEE

(time of day)

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 desired cooking results. You can determine cooking results by the amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for baked foods.

TO MAKE

FOOD... j A little more done

ADJUST BY

THIS NUMBER

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Broiling

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NOTES:

Preheating is not necessary when broiling.

Leave the.door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures.

1. Position rack.

See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 19.

2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack.

3. Position door.

Close the door to the Broil Stop position

(open about 4 inches [ 10 cm]). The door will stay open by itself.

4. Press Custom Broil pad.

5. Start oven.

NOTE: You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start/

Enter pad. To change the setting, see

“To custom broil at a lower temoerature” on page 19. After changing the’setting, you must press the StarVEnter pad again.

PRESS

YOU SEE

(time of day)

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To custom broil at a lower temperature:

If food is cooking too fast, press the

Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display. Press the Start/Enter pad.

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If you want food to broil slower from the start, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad so a temperature between

170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260%) shows on the small display. Press the Start/Enter pad.

Lower temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cook- ing. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.

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NOTE:

Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures.

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(example shows Broil at 400°F)

Broiling rack position chart

RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/

FROM BOITOM DONENESS

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Hamburger patties and thin steaks, l/2” thick or less

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Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters

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Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish

Not used for broiling

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Broiling tips

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Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling.

They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire.

Do not cover the broiler grid with foil.

Place food about 3” or more from the broil element.

Energy saving tips

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Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product:

Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fitting lids.

Match the pan to the surface unit size.

Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time.

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

Start food on higher heat settings, then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when possible.

Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible. l l

To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling.

After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food.

Drippings will bake on the pad if you leave it in the heated oven. l l l l l l

Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit.

“Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer cooking times, and unsatisfactory baking results. Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time.

Bake cakes, pies, or cookies when the oven is warm. Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in the oven.

Preheat the oven no longer than necessary.

Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range. When using the oven to cook one food, try to cook the rest of the meal in it also.

Do not preheat when broiling, roasting, or cooking items such as casseroles.

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The oven vent

Oven vent

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Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result.

The storage drawer

You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). Use care when handling the drawer.

Removing the storage drawer:

Replacing the storage drawer:

1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop.

2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out.

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1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening.

2. Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed.

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The anti-tip bracket

The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured.

Tip Over Hazard

Connect anti-tip bracket to the range feet.

Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.

Do not push down on the open oven door.

Follow the installation instructions.

Do not let children climb onto the oven door.

Failure to do so can result in death, burns, or other injury. l

To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if you have a floor bracket):

Rear leveling leg

To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if you have a wall bracket):

=qy~~tiy control panel)

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Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached to floor with screws.

Make sure one rear leveling leg is posi- tioned under the anti-tip bracket.

See Installation Instructions for further details.

Optional door panel pat

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If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits from your Whirlpool

Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions.

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Almond (Kit No. 814325) l l l l

Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel.

Make sure the cable on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket.

Cable must be unhooked from wall bracket to move range for cleaning or service.

Reconnect cable before using range.

See Installation Instructions for further details.

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Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle

The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless.

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.

Failure to follow the above can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.

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Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you:

Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel-wool pad for cleaning.

NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the seal. Poor cleaning, baking, and roasting may result.

Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. l l l

NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan

(without grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur.The chrome broiler pan and grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the Self-

Cleaning cycle.

Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny. You can clean the oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they will become harder to slide.

(See page 29.) If you clean racks in the

Self-Cleaning cycle, place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (Guides are counted from bottom to top.)

Heat and odors are normal during the

Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.

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NOTES: l l

Do not force the Lock Lever. You could bend or break it. The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely. open. Wait until it moves freely.

Do not block the vent during the Self-

Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.

Before setting the controls

@Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 13.) l l l

Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent. They may melt.

Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface.

The oven light will not work during the

Self-Cleaning cycle.

@Move Lock Lever all the way to the right-the Clean position.

2. Set cleaning time (optional).

If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3% hours, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Press the “up” (A) or

“down” (V) pad(s) until a time between

2%41/2 hours shows on the display. l

@Use 2% hours for light soil.

Use 3%4% hours for moderate to heavy soil.

PRESS YOU SEE

(example shows 4Shour cleaning time)

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3. Start oven.

NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once every five seconds. if the door is not latched

(Lock Lever set at the clean position).

PRESS

4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts:

LOCK’D lights up on the display when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures. The Lock

Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCK’D is on.

5. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends and oven reaches normal baking/ roasting temperatures:

LOCK’D goes off. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT.

Wait until it moves easily.

YOU SEE

YOU SEE

YOU SEE mm

To stop the Self-Cleaning at any time: cycle

When LOCK’D goes off, move the Lock

Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT.

Walt until it moves easily.

PRESS YOU SEE

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Special tips

l l l l

Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the

Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.

After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge.

If any spots remain, clean with a mild abra- sive cleanser or cleaning sponge.

Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual.

If the Self-Cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly. Set the Self-Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand-clean areas noted on page 23.

How the cycle works

The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease. During the cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling. This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away.

Your oven is preset for a 3lh-hour Self-

Cleaning cycle.’ However, you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven. You can set the cycle time anywhere between 2’/2 and 4’/2 hours. (See ‘Setting the controls” on page 24.)

The graph at the right is representative of a normal, 3l/2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle.

Note that the heating stops

‘12 hour before the 3’/2-hour setting is up.

START

875-F (468-C)

1

Time 1,’ Hours

3

STOP

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Caring for Your Range

Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new.

Cleaning the cooktop

This cooktop is designed for easy care.

However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating.

Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and clean- ability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme

(included with your range), paper towels or a sponge, and a single edge razor blade in a holder is all you need to clean your cook- top. For proper cleaning methods, please review “Cleaning tips” on page 28. Follow them after each use to ensure top perfor- mance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look.

NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning. l l l l l l

To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions:

Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs.

Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

Do not allow anything that could melt

(such as plastic or aluminum foil) to come in contact with the surface while it is hot.

Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely.

Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or glass cleaning products with ammonia.

These could damage the cooktop surface.

Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful with heavy skillets. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

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Cleaning tips l l

What to use:

Cooktop Polishing Creme (included with your range) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge - This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container.

Razor scraper in a holder - Use to remove cooked-on soils from your ceramic cooktop. To avoid scratches, keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible. Store razor blades out of reach of children.

Steps to follow:

1. Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light(s) goes off.

2. For stubborn spills, rub Cooktop

Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil using a paper towel. If some soil remains, leave some creme on the spot(s) and follow Step 3.

3. Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper.

4. Finish by polishing entire cooktop with

Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel.

To obtain order information for Cooktop

Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488), write to:

Whirlpool Corporation

Attention: Customer Service Dept.

1900 Whirlpool Drive

LaPorte, IN 46350

OR

Call l-800-253-1301 to order. You must have a major credit card to order by phone.

How to keep your cooktop looking like new:

IF THERE ARE WHAT TO DO

Sugary spills

To prevent pitting on and soils (such the cooktop, wipe up as jellies and candy syrups) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge while glass ceramic surface is still warm.

Remove as soon as possible after spill occurs.

Dark streaks, specks, and discoloration

Use Cooktop

Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge.

Metal marks Use Cooktop Polishing

(from copper or

Creme or nonabrasive aluminum pans) cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge before heating the cooktop again. If heated before cleaning, metal marks may not come off.

Tiny scratches or abrasions

Scratches and abra- sions do not affect cooking. In time, they will become less visible as a result of cleaning. To prevent scratches and abra- sions, use Cooktop

Polishing Creme regularly.

NOTE: Always wipe with clean water and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.

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Cleaning other range parts

Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range.

PART

Control knobs

Control panel

WHAT TO USE

Sponge and warm, soapy water

Sponge and warm, soapy water

OR

Paper towel and spray glass cleaner

Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm,

(other than cooktop soapy water and control panel)

Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use)

Oven racks

Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water

Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water

OR

The Self-Cleaning cycle

HOW TO CLEAN l

Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l

Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs. l

Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. l

. Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish.

Do not spray cleaner directly on panel.

Apply cleaner to paper towel.

NOTE: Set the Control Lock to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on when you are cleaning the panel. (See “Using the control lock” on page 12.) l l

Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

They may damage the finish. l

Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not clean In Self-Cleaning cycle. (See note on page 23.) l

Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

OR l

Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

NOTE: Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during

Self-Cleaning cycle. Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding.

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PART

Oven door glass

Oven cavity

WHAT TO USE

Paper towel and spray glass cleaner

OR

Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad

Self-Cleaning cycle

HOW TO CLEAN l

Make sure oven is cool. l

Follow directions provided with the cleaner. l

Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly.

@See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” on oases 23-26.

The oven light

The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn on the light when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light

Switch on the control panel.

To replace the oven light:

1. Unplug appliance or disconnect main power supply. at the

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug oven before changing light bulb.

Replace light bulb cover before using the oven.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter- clockwise.

3. Remove the light bulb from its socket.

Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appli- ance bulb.

4. Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise. Plug in appliance or recon- nect at the main power supply.

NOTE: The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Troubleshooting

Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service.

If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 33.

If nothing operates, check the following:

Is the range plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage?

(See Installation Instructions.)

Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?

Other possible problems and their causes:

PROBLEM

The oven will not operate

The surface units will not operate

CAUSE l

You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating. l

You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. l

You have not set the control knobs correctly. Push control knobs in before turning to a setting. l

You are not pushing in before turning. Control knob(s) will not turn

The Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate

Cooking results are not what you expected l

You did not press the Start/Enter pad. l

The Lock Lever is not in the Clean position - all the way to the right. l

The range is not level. (See Installation Instructions.) l

The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See

“Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 17 to adjust oven temperature. l

You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in recipe).

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PROBLEM CAUSE

Cooking results are not l

The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve what you expected the taste or appearance of the food.

(continued) l

You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size.

Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size. l

There is not enough air space around pan when baking.

Allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of air space on all sides of pan. There must be a minimum space of one inch. l

The cooking utensil is too large or too small for the surface unit being used. Pan should be the same size or slightly laraer than the surface unit beina used.

The display is showing

“PF” l

There has been a power failure. Reset the clock. (See page 13.)

“F” followed by a number shows on the display l

The electronic control or temperature sensor has failed.

Call for service. (See Step 2 on page 33.)

If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 33.

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Reauestina

Assistance or

n - ~--

~~~ ~ ------------ --

Service -

Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 31-32.

It may save you -the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

1. If you need assistance* . . .

Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance

Center telephone number. w

Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.:

1-800-253-l 301

La and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. William Clark

Consumer Assistance Representative

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 North M-63

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

2. If you need service* . . .

Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies. Whirlpool service

SERVKE technicians are trained to fulfill

H the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance

Center telephone number (see Step 1) or look in your telephone directory Yellow

Pages under:

. APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD

MAJOR, SERVICE 6 REPAIR

-See: Whirlpool Appliances or

Auihorized Whirlpool Service

(Erampler XYZ Service Co.)

. WASHING MACHINES L

DRYERS, SERVICE 6 REPAIR

- See: Whirlpool Appliances or

Aulhorized Whirlpool Service

(Example: XYZ Setice Co.)

3. If you need FSP replacement parts . . .

FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool

Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool

Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1.

4. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved . . . l

Contact the Major Appliance Consumer

Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry. l

Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem.

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606 l

MACAP will in turn inform us of your action. l

When asking for help or service:

Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 3.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.

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Index

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

TOPIC

PAGE

TOPIC PAGE

ANTI-TIP BRACKET ............................... 22

ASSISTANCE .......................................... 33

BAKING

Aluminum foil ........................................

11

Pans ...............................................

Racks ...................................................

10, 11

10

Setting cycle ......................................... 15

BROILING

Broil stop position ................................. 18

Broiling rack position chart ................... 19

Grid ......................................................

20

Pan .................................................

18, 20

Setting cycle .........................................

18

Tips ...................................................... 20

CLEANING

Broiler pan and grid .............................. 29

Control knobs ....................................... 29

Control panel ........................................ 29

Cooktop ........................................... 27-28

Exterior surfaces .................................. 29

Oven cavity .......................................... 30

Oven door glass ................................... 30

Oven racks ...........................................

29

CONTROL PANEL

Canceling .............................................

Clock ....................................................

15

13

Command pads ....................................

12

Display .................................................

12

Minute timer ......................................... 13

Starting ................................................. 15

COOKTOP

Cleaning .......................................... 27-28

Using ...................................................

8-9

COOKWARE

Canning ................................................

Tips ........................................................

10

9

ENERGY SAVING TIPS .......................... 20

FEATURES ................................................ 7

LIGHT ...................................................... 30

LOCK LEVER .................................... 24, 25

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ............... 3

OPTIONAL DOOR PANEL PAC .............. 22

OVEN TEMPERATURE

Adjusting ..............................................

Setting ............................................

17

15, 18

OVEN VENT.. ........................................... 21

PANS ....................................................... 10

PARTS ......................................................

RACKS ....................................................

7

10

ROASTING

Pans ...............................................

Racks ...................................................

10, 11

10

Setting cycle ......................................... 15

SAFETY ................................................. 4-6

SELF-CLEANING

How cycle works .................................. 26

Preparing oven ................................ 23-24

Setting controls .................................... 24

Stopping cycle ...................................... 25

Tips ...................................................... 26

SERVICE ................................................ 33

STORAGE DRAWER

Removing ............................................. 21

Replacing ............................................. 21

SURFACE UNITS

Control knobs ................................... 8, 29

Control setting guide .............................. 8

Hot surface indicator lights ..................... 8

Surface unit indicator lights .................... 8

Surface unit markers .............................. 8

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................ 31

WARRANTY.. ........................................... 36

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WHIRLPOOL@

CLEANTOP” Freestanding

Range Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.

FULL FIVE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CLEANTOP ceramic cooktop to the original purchaser of this product.

Whirlpool warrants that:

-The ceramic cooktop will not discolor

-The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off

-The rubber seal between the ceramic cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack

-The ceramic cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock

-The surface units will not burn out

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of your range.

2. Instruct you how to use your range.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.

B. Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home.

D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide.

F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. a95

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking

“Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

PART NO. 3189072 Rev. B

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Printed in U.S.A.