Page 1: ...to Know Your Range 7 Using Your Range 8 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 22 Caring for Your Range 26 Troubleshooting 31 Requesting Assistance or Service 33 Index 34 Warranty 36 l 800 253 1 301 Call us with questions or comments A SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE PART NO 3190497 MODEL TER50WOD ...
Page 2: ...temperature control 14 Broiling 15 Broiling tips 17 Energy saving tips 17 Using the MEALTIMERTM clock 18 The oven vent 20 The storage drawer 20 The anti tip bracket 21 Optional door panel pat 21 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 22 Before you start 22 Setting the controls 23 Special tips 25 How the cycle works 25 Caring for Your Range 26 Surface units and reflector bowls 26 Lift up cooktop 28 Cleaning...
Page 3: ...s notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on page 7 for location of plate Please also record the ourchase da...
Page 4: ...njured Do 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 aWARNING To reduce the risk IMl of tipping the appliance the appliance must be secured by a Jslb properly installed anti tip ADO not touch surface un...
Page 5: ...ion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop aMake sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cook ing without reflector bowls could subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage DO not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Im proper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electric shock or fire l Select a pan with a flat bottom that is abo...
Page 6: ...structed to do so in this Use and Care Guide Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid will be damaged and shock or fire could result cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be Do not clean door heat seal It is extinguished with baking s...
Page 7: ...c parts and features quickly page references are included Control panel 6 Plug in surface Lock lever4 for information on alternate wall mounted anti tip bracket P 20 1 Automatic oven light switch P 30 Broil element P 15 Bake element P 13 Control panel Left front Left control MEALTIMEIV Stop Manual Oven rear clock minute knob p 8 time oven light temperature Right rear Right front control timer cont...
Page 8: ...NG Indicator Light on Fire Hazard Turn ail 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 1 SElTING RECOMMENDED USE I HI l To start foods cooking l To bring liquids to a boil MED HI l To hold a rapi...
Page 9: ... the pan NOTES l if a surface unit stays red for a long time the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils could result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking l Do not leave an empty utensil or one whi...
Page 10: ...o the top of the food will be centered in the oven l When baking on 2 racks arrange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large Lowest level or roasts turkeys angel 2nd level from food cakes bottom Bundt cakes most 2nd level from quick breads yeast bottom breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd level muff in...
Page 11: ...sing aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spiiiovers from pies or casseroles l 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 alumi num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results l Do not line oven botto...
Page 12: ...sh 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 ...
Page 13: ...OTE Do not preheat oven when roast ing or cooking items such as casseroles 3 Put food in oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera ture at the 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 13 ...
Page 14: ...over Notches Tooth Loiking screws 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 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 NOTE DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer Openi...
Page 15: ... that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 cm away from the broil element See Broiling rack position chart on page 16 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 lo cm The door will stay open by itself 5 When broiling is done turn off oven Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Cont...
Page 16: ...roil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOlTOM DONENESS 4 Hamburger patties and thin steaks l z thick or less 3 Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices f...
Page 17: ...he pan to the surface unit size l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible l Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on LO or OFF to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible l Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible l Turn on the...
Page 18: ...en when you are not around Delayed timed baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result Before using the MEALTIMER clock make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 12 To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the ove...
Page 19: ...time is reached To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 4 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selec tor and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF ...
Page 20: ...e 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...
Page 21: ... Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws l Make sure 1 rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket l See Installation Instructions for further details Cable attached to rear of control panel Wall bracket l Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel l Make sure the cable on the back of the range is sec...
Page 22: ...he 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 Q l Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle l Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shin...
Page 23: ...be moved 2 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 5 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven has cooled enough the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF continued on next pag...
Page 24: ... touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 3 When the oven has cooled enough move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever Wait until it moves easily 24 ...
Page 25: ... 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 22 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 You can adjust th...
Page 26: ...ange cool before cleaning Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Litt the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning chart on p...
Page 27: ...ng around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored some of your utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and...
Page 28: ...lowing table to help you clean your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy water l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak l 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 Control panel Sponge and warm soapy water OR ...
Page 29: ... l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers 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 l Do not place In Self Cleaning oven l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Do not clean In SelfCleanIng cycle See note on page 22 l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR l Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NO...
Page 30: ...o do so can result in death or electrical shock To replace the oven Ilght 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 t...
Page 31: ...e Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn l You have not turned the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting l You have not set the MEALTIMERTM clock correctly See Using the MEALTIMER clock on page 18 l You have not set the MEALTIMER clocks Stop or Start Time Knobs to the correct time of day...
Page 32: ...ns l The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 14 to adjust oven temperature l You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in recipe l The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food l You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for...
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Page 34: ...g 8 10 COOKWARE Canning 9 Tips 9 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 17 FEATURES 7 LIFT UP COOKTOP 28 LIGHT 30 LOCK LEVER 23 24 34 TOPIC PAGE MEALTIMERTM CLOCK 18 Delaying start and stop automatically 18 Starting now and stopping automatically 19 MINUTE TIMER 12 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 3 OPTIONAL DOOR PANEL PAC 21 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 14 Setting 13 15 19 OVEN VENT 20 PANS 9 10 PARTS 7 RACKS 10 ROASTING Pans ...
Page 35: ...epairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 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...
