Whirlpool RF314BXB Use and care guide

A Note To You

Important Safety

Instructions

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Parts And Features 6

Using Your Range 7

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STANDARD-CLEANING

Or Service

Warranty

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Call us with questions or comments.

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ELECTRIC RANGE

MODEL RF314BXB

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance.

You have purchased a quality, worM*/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us not’@ you about any new information on your appliince.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, bums, fire

This symbol will help you avoid actions

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

Center number, l-800-253-1301,

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see ‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 25. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. .Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

General

*Read all instructions before using the range.

*Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions.

4Jse the range only for its in- . t;;xx$use as described in this

. l WARNING: To reduce the risk of ti

P ping of the appliance, the app iance must be secured by a proper1 bracket. I! installed anti-tip o check if the bracket is installed properly, see “The anti-tip bracket” on page 18. aCAUTION: Do not store things children mi ht want above the range. Chil ren could be burned or injured while climb- ing on it. l l

.Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on an could L pan of the range. They e burned or injured.

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

Do not use the range for warming or heatin the room. iii injured, or a fire could start.

@Do not touch surface units, areas near units, heating ele- ments or interior surfaces of oven. Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color.

Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enou h to cause burns. During an 2 after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heatin elements or

9 they have had sufficient 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, could also kx?;isrne hot enough to cause

@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. continued on next page 3

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*Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot surfaces ma from steam. b result in burns

0 not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder.

It coul dy catch on fire. l

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.

*Do not store flammable materi- als on or near the range. The fumes can 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 may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician imme- diately.

@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 heatin element

% pnd:,“,l~~~~.n~~~r~~t~~~~~e also improves cooking efficiency.

*Check to be sure lass cook-

3 on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

@Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could result and cause smokin and gre;zy sprllovers t It at may

*Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units.

This will help reduce the chance of burns, i

9 niting of flammable materia s, and spills due to bumping of the pan.

When using the oven aAlways position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be re- moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

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

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

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*Do not usezase fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by coverin wrth a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of

Iii an can be extin uished with multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

@Clean cooktop with care. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot sur- face. If a wet paper towel is

1 avoid steam burns. on a hot cooking area, e careful to

*Do not clean door heat seal. It is essential for a good seal.

Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the seal.

Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide.

@Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi- tally 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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Parts And Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.

Oven vent

CleanTopTM ceramic cook-top element element on optional wall-mounted anti-tip bracket kit, see page 18)

Control panel

Oven temperature

Clock/Minute Manual oven control

Timer I liaht switch I knob

Oven selector

Surface unit marker

R$M;;on’ knob

Lefl front Leftlrear control control knob knob

Surface Lot Len k;xHi,“g suface heating

- Indicator Indicator tor light light light

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Right rear control knob

Using Your Range

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Page

Using the surface units.. ................... .7

Positioning racks and pans.. ............ .9

For best air circulation .................... .I0

Using aluminum foil for baking.. .... .I0

Setting the clock ............................... 11

Using the Minute Timer.. ................. .I1

Baking/roasting ................................ 12

Adjusting the oven temperature control .............................................. .I3

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Broiling .............................................. 14

Broiling tips ....................................... 15

Energy saving tips ............................ 16

The oven vent ................................... 16

The storage drawer .......................... 17

The anti-tip bracket .......................... 18

Optional door panel pat ................. .I8

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important infomlation 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.

Surf ace unit markers

The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.

Surface heating indicator light

The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on.

Hot surface indicator light

The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch. The Indicator Light will con- tinue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch, even after it is turned off.

Burn and Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to

OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking.

Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left

ON.

NOTE: The surface elements may smoke slightly and emit a burning odor during the first few hours of use. This is normal. It is caused by the insulation material of the new ceramic cooktop elements and will not occur again.

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

SE‘lTlNG

HI

RECOMMENDED USE

*To start foods cooking.

*To bring liquids to a boil.

Medium-higt I *To hold a rapid boil.

*To fry chicken or pancakes

Medium

(opposite OFF) l l

For gravy, pudding and icing.

To cook large amounts of vegetables.

Medium-low *To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.

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To keep food warm until ready to serve.

Using the ceramic glass cooktop l l

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooklop 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 HIGH setting - to maintain the proper tempera- ture setting you have selected.

Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooklop surface could leave marks. Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the mosl even heating. See pages 20 and 21 for care and cleaning suggestions. l

Cookware tips

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

NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, 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.

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. l l l l l

Handles should be made of sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely at- tached 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.

Product Damage Hazard

Do not leave an emply utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit.

The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit.

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Home canning information l l

Use the largest surface unit for best results.

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.

Positioning racks and

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

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD

Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys

Angel and bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats

RACK POSITION 1

Lowest level or

2nd level from bottom

2nd level from bottom

Personal Injury Hazard l

Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level. l

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

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury.

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies

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

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15.

For best air circulation

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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 (2.5 cm).

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

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.

Using aluminum foil for baking

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Use aluminum foil 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

Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum 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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Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements.

Failure to follow this precaution could result in electrical shock or fire hazard and damage to the elements.

Setting the clock

Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock.

1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day.

2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out.

Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning.

Using the Minute Timer

The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.

NOTE: Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer.

Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting.

1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute

Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want.

2. Without pushing it in, turn the knob back to the setting you want. When the time is up, a buzzer will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF.

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Baking/roasting

1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack

Position, lift rack at front and pull out.

For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9.

2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE.

3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator

Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off.

NOTE: Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles.

4. Put food in the oven. During baking/ roasting, the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting. The

OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements.

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

5. When baking/roasting is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven

Temperature Control Knob to OFF.

The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off.

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Adjusting the oven temperature

Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though 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 temperature settings, you can change them by following these steps:

1. Make sure the Oven Temperature

Control Knob is turned to the off position.

Pull knob straight off and flip it over.

control

2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches.

3. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise. about 5°F (2.5%).

Each notch equals

4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F

(2.5%).

5. Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob.

Locking screws

Tooth

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Noiches

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Broiling

1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15.

2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.

3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position

(open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itsetf.

4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature Control Knob to BROIL. The

OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on.

NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling.

5. When broiling is done, turn both the

Oven Selector and Oven Temperature

Control Knob to OFF. The OVEN HEAT-

ING Indicator Light will go off.

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If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven

Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator

Light goes off

If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control

Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and

163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. l

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

The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.

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

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Broiling rack position chart

RACK POSITION

FROM BOTTOM

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3

2

TYPE OF FOOD/

DONENESS

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

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

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

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.

Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times.

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

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

Fire Hazard l

Place meat the correct distance from the element. Meat placed too close to the element could spatter, smoke, burn or catch fire during broiling.

.To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling. Also, covering the broiler grid with foil is not recom- mended. Poor drainage of grease could result in fire. If foil is used, cut slits in foil to line up with all openings in broiler grid. Grease can then drain away and cool in pan.

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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. l l

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 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.

The oven vent

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. m

Oven vent

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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:

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.

Replacing the storage drawer:

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.

Personal Injury Hazard

.To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall- mounted anti-tip bracket tit. l

If range is moved for cleaning or service, check that anti-tip device is engaged before using range.

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury. l

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

Remove the storage drawer. (See page 17.) l l l

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

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

See Installation Instructions for further details. l l l l

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

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. Recon- nect cable before using range.

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.

White (Kit No. 814071)

Almond (Kit No. 814072)

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Floor bracket

Wall bracket

Rear leveling leg

Cable

(attached to rear of control panel)

Caring For Your Range

In This Section

Page Page

Cleaning the qooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cleaning other range parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Removing the oven door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Bum and Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure all controls are off and the range is cool before cleaning or servicing.

Failure to do so couM result in bums or electrical shock

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 bum off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust-free and soil-free before heating.

Your cook-top has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme

(included with your unit), paper towels or a sponge, and the razor scraper included with your range are all you need to clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning methods, please review “Cleaning tips” on pages 20 and 21. Follow them after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant took.

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Personal Injury Hazard l

When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts to prevent burns. l

Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner could produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop. l

Do not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.

To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions: l

Remove sugary spills before cooktop cools to prevent pitting. l

Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board. l

Do not allow anything that may melt

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

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 com- pletely. l

Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammo- nia. These could damage the cooktop surface. l

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.

Cleaning tips l

What to use:

Cooktop Polishing Creme with paper towel or clean, damp spong*lncluded with your range, this creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container. l

Razor scraper (included with your range)-Use to remove cooked-on soils from your ceramic cooktop. Razor blades will not scratch your cooktop. Store razor blades out of reach of children.

NOTE: For more information on using the razor scraper, see back of scraper package.

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) go off.

2. 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.

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Additional tips:

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

Remove dark streaks, specks and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing

Creme.

Remove metal marks (from copper or aluminum pans) with Cooktop Polishing

Creme before heating the cooktop again. If heated before cleaning, metal marks may not come off.

Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking. In time, these will become less visible as a result of cleaning. To prevent scratches and abrasions, use

Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly. l

Nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for removing cooked-on soils. Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.

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.

Removing the oven door

Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven.

Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door.

Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock.

1. Open the door to the first stop position

2. Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in.

3. To replace, fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges, Push the door down evenly. The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly.

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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

WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

Sponge and warm, soapy l

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

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. DO not soak. l l

Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs.

Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.

Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. water l

Do not use steel wool or abrasive

OR cleansers. They may damage the

Paper towel and spray glass cleaner finish. l

Do not spray cleaner directly on panel.

Apply cleaner to paper towel.

Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, soapy l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

(other than cook-top water l

Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing and control panel) pad on heavily soiled areas. l

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish.

Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use)

Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water

. Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner

OR l l

Make sure oven is cool.

Follow directions provided with the cleaner.

Warm, soapy water and a l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad

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PART

Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy water

WHAT TO USE l l l

HOW TO CLEAN

Remove door for easier access.

(See page 21.)

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Rinse well with water. Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas

OR

Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas

Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used

1 while cooking l l l l l l

Remove door for easier access.

Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface.

Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner.

Rinse well with clear water.

Use in well-ventilated room.

Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements, heat seal, thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range.

Damage will occur. l

Place piece of foil or shallow pan, slightly larger than the cooking container, on lower rack to catch spillovers.

NOTE: Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor. Poor baking/ roasting results could occur.

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The oven light

To turn the oven light on, use the Oven Light

Switch on the control panel.

Electrical Shock and

Personal Injury Hazard l

Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns.

*The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking, and from high oven temperatures. Because bulb cover is made of glass, be careful not to drop it.

Broken glass could cause injury.

To replace the oven light:

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

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.

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If You Need Assistance

Or Service

This section is designed to help you Save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem.

Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our

Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.

1. Before calling for assistance . . .

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.

SOLUTION

Plug Power supply cord into a live circuit with proper voltage. (See Installation

Instructions.)

PROBLEM

Nothing operates

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage.

A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.

The oven will not

Dperate surface units will iot operate

The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or

BROIL.

The Oven Temperature

Control Knob is not turned to a temperature setting.

A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.

The control knob(s) will not turn.

Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting.

Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired setting.

Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Turn knob(s) again, pushing in as you turn. continued on next page

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PROBLEM

1 Control knob(s will not turn

Cooking results are not what you expected

POSSIBLE CAUSE

You are not pushing in before trying to turn.

The range is not level.

The oven temperature seems too low or too high.

The oven was not pre- heated as the recipe calls for.

The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.

The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe.

There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking.

The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used.

SOLUTION

1 Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting.

Level range. (See Installation Instruc- tions.)

Adjust the oven temperature control. (See

“Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 13.)

Preheat oven if called for in recipe.

Use only tested recipes from a reliable source.

Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom- mended pan type and size.

Allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Use cooking utensils with smooth, flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used.

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2. If you need assistance . . .

Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance

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

1-800-253-l 301 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, recom- mend a qualified service company in your area.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. William Clark

Consumer Assistance Representative

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 M-63

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

3. If you need service . . .

Whirlpool has a nation- wide network of autho-

=*

@

SE& rized Whirlpool@ service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill 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 2) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under:

‘APPUANCE-HOUSEHOLD-

MAJOR, SERVlCE 6 REPAIR

Sw:Whirlpml Appliances or

Authorized Whirlpool Sewioe

(Example:XYZ service Co.)

‘WASHING MACHINES &

DRYERS, SERVICE&REPAIR

See: Whirlpool Appliances 01

Authorized Whirlpool Service

(ExampkXYZ Service Co.)

4. If you need FSP” replace- ment 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@ appli- ance. 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 3 above or call the

Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2.

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

Contact the Major Appliance Consumer

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

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

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

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WHIRLPOOL”

CleanTop”‘” Freestanding

Range Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FSPQ 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

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR LIFE OF THE

PRODUCT

Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of

Purchase

FSP replacement parts for control knobs.

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. Any labor costs during limited warranty.

F. Repairs to CleanTop ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this

Use and Care Guide.

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

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-

TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse- quential damages, so this limitation or exclusion 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 “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking

“Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1 301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

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