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ELECTRIC RANGE

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, 

accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.

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9762358A

To the installer: Please leave this
instruction book with the unit.

To the consumer: Please read and
keep this book for future reference.

Summary of Contents for 9762358A

Page 1: ...out features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 Table of Contents 2 9762358A To the installer Please leave this instruction book with the unit To the consumer Please read and keep this book for future reference ...

Page 2: ...t Enter 9 Off Cancel 9 Clock 9 Tones 9 Fahrenheit and Celsius 9 Timer 9 Control Lock 10 Oven Temperature Control 10 OVEN USE 11 Aluminum Foil 11 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 11 Bakeware 11 Meat Thermometer 12 Oven Vent 12 Baking and Roasting 12 Broiling and Custom Broiling 12 Timed Cooking 13 RANGE CARE 14 Self Cleaning Cycle on some models 14 General Cleaning 15 Oven Light 16 Oven Door 16 Stora...

Page 3: ...instructions instructions DANGER WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Anti Tip Bracket Making sure the anti tip bracket is i...

Page 4: ...hese pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed ...

Page 5: ...b B High heat on some models C Left rear control knob D Electronic oven control E Right rear control knob F Right front control knob G Surface cooking area locator A Right front control knob B Right rear control knob C Bake and broil oven control knob D Oven temperature control knob E Oven heating indicator light F Surface heating indicator light G Right rear control knob H Right front control kno...

Page 6: ... glass models H Automatic oven light switch on some models I Gasket J Broil element not shown K Bake element L Self clean latch on some models Parts and Features not shown on some models Coil elements Oven door window Oven light Manual oven light switch L A B C D E F H G I J K WARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire SETTING RECOMMEND...

Page 7: ...ore than 1 3 cm outside the area Use flat bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency Cookware with rounded warped ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware While you rotate the ruler no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware Coo...

Page 8: ...ware IMPORTANT Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area element or surface burner Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware However when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the...

Page 9: ...ng on oven temperature Clock This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a m or p m To Set Before setting make sure the oven and Timer are off 1 Press CLOCK 2 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to set the time of day 3 Press START ENTER or CLOCK Tones Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone Valid pad press Oven is preheated long tone Function has been entered Reminder repea...

Page 10: ...Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration 1 Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current calibration for example 00 2 Press the TEMP or TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad s to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10 F 5 C amounts The adjustment can be set between 30 F 15 C and 30 F 15 C NOTE All temperature adjustments will be displayed in Fahrenheit 3 Press START ENTER T...

Page 11: ...ware and oven walls Use the following chart as a guide Bakeware The bakeware material affects cooking results Follow manufacturer s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe Use the following chart as a guide FOOD RACK POSITION S Frozen pies large roasts turkeys angel food cakes 1 or 2 Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2 Cookies biscuits muffins ...

Page 12: ...eheated and the countdown time is finished a 1 second tone will sound the ON indicator light will go off and the set temperature will appear on the display 4 Press OFF CANCEL when finished Preheating After START ENTER is pressed the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning PrE and the time countdown will appear on the display When the preheat conditioning time ends a tone will sound and the se...

Page 13: ...ht up 4 Press TEMP TIME up or down arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook 5 Press START ENTER The display will count down the time When the time ends the oven will shut off automatically and End will appear on the display 6 Press OFF CANCEL or open the oven door to clear the display To Set a Delayed Cook Time Before setting make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Clock se...

Page 14: ...y melt Remove all items from the storage drawer How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring loss of gloss hairline cracks and popping sounds The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures burning soil to a powdery ash The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle but the time can be changed Suggested clean times are...

Page 15: ...till warm You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears Heavy soil dark streaks specks and discoloration Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser Rub product into soil with a damp pa...

Page 16: ...ct label instructions Porcelain enamel only not chrome Dishwasher Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle STORAGE DRAWER on some models Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning For more information see Storage Drawer section Mild detergent Drawer Liner on some models Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner Clean with mild detergent All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part...

Page 17: ...upport pins 4 Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of the frame hinge slot then push in the bottom of the clip until flanges are flush with the front frame 5 Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins Save door removal pins for future use 6 Close the door StorageDrawer The storage drawer can be removed Before removing make sure drawer is cool and empty To Re...

Page 18: ...l Lock set See Control Lock section Oven temperature too high or too low Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment See Oven Temperature Control section On some models does the cooling fan run during BAKE BROIL or CLEAN It is normal for the fan to automatically run when the oven is in use This helps cool the electronic control Oven indicator lights flash Do the oven indicator lights fla...

Page 19: ...ll the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and s...

Page 20: ... PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION O...

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