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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy 
efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the 
cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend 
more than ½" (13 mm) outside the area.

Home Canning

Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface 
or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, 
alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between 
batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or 
element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend 
more than ½" (13 mm) beyond the surface cooking area or 
element.

Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at 
the same time.

On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to 
avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.

For more information, contact your local agricultural extension 
office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies 
that manufacture home canning products can also offer 
assistance.

OVEN USE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few 
times, or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the 
fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to 
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-
ventilated room.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display

The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press 
CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is 
displayed.

Options Mode

Press and hold TIMER for 5 seconds, and “Opt” will appear. Use 
the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads to cycle through the 
following options. Press CANCEL to exit the mode.
Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to 
Celsius. Press TIMER to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius. 
Press CANCEL to exit.
End of Cycle Tones
“b1” (beep once) or “b” (continue to beep) will be displayed. Press 
TIMER to toggle through selections. Press CANCEL to exit.
Oven Light with Door Open
“LOn” indicates that the oven light will turn on when the door is 
open. If “LOFF” is displayed, the oven light will turn on only with the 
oven light switch. Press TIMER to toggle through selection. Press 
CANCEL to exit.
12-Hour Shutoff

If “12 Hr” is displayed, the oven will automatically shut off after 
12 hours. Press TIMER to toggle to “- - Hr” to disable the 12-hour 
shutoff. Press CANCEL to exit.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

Basic Functions

One tone

Valid pad press

Oven is preheated (long tone)

Function has been entered

Reminder (on some models), repeating every 20 seconds after 
the end-of-cycle tones

Three tones

Invalid pad press

Four tones

End of cycle

Oven Temperature Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven 
temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide 
consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point 
in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to 
temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due 
to this cycling.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook 
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can 
be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be 
changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:

1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display 

shows the current setting, for example “0°F CAL” or “00.”

2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads to increase or 

to decrease the temperature in 10°F (5°C or 6°C) amounts. The 
adjustment can be set between 30°F (17°C) and -30°F (-17°C).

3. Press START.

Summary of Contents for WFE550S0HZ

Page 1: ...e www whirlpool com Tenga listo su número de modelo completo Puede encontrar su número de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada en el marco del horno detrás del panel del cajón de almacenamiento ELECTRIC RANGE USER INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents RANGE SAFETY 2 The Anti Tip Bracket 2 FEATURE GUIDE 4 COOKTOP USE 5 Cookware 7 Home Canning 8 OVEN USE 8 Electronic Oven Controls 8 Sabbath Mode 9 Alum...

Page 2: ...y alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Verify the anti tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions Re engage anti tip bracket if range is moved Do not operate range without anti tip bracket installed and engaged Failur...

Page 3: ...f these 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 glaz...

Page 4: ...d of cycle tones will sound at end of countdown 4 Press TIMER twice to cancel the Timer Do not press the Cancel keypad because the oven will turn off 5 If the TIMER is running but not in the display press TIMER to display the countdown for 5 seconds START Cooking start The Start pad begins any oven function If Start is not pressed within 5 seconds PUSH appears in the display If Start is not presse...

Page 5: ... at a certain time of day cook for a set length of time and or shut off automatically To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook see Cook Time section SELF CLEAN on some models Self Cleaning cycle See the Self Cleaning Cycle section STEAM CLEAN Steam cleaning cycle See Steam Clean section for more information and helpful tips for the Steam Clean feature 1 Remove all racks and accessories from the...

Page 6: ...ize as the surface cooking area Cookware should not extend more than 13 mm 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...

Page 7: ...tick finish will take on the properties of aluminum Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler Check for 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 Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics WARNING Food Poisoning...

Page 8: ...ahrenheit and Celsius The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius Press TIMER to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius Press CANCEL to exit End of Cycle Tones b1 beep once or b continue to beep will be displayed Press TIMER to toggle through selections Press CANCEL to exit Oven Light with Door Open LOn indicates that the oven light will turn on when the door is open If LO...

Page 9: ...out SAb will stop flashing and remain on in the display The oven is now in Sabbath Mode and is Sabbath compliant Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode not Sabbath Mode compliant To set a Timed Bake using Sabbath Mode on some models 1 Press BAKE 2 Press the up or down arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed 3 Press COOK TIME The Co...

Page 10: ...ure range for optimal cooking results The bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals The bake element will glow red when cycling on the broil element will not This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use Before baking and roasting position racks according to Positioning Racks and Bakeware section When roasting it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to ...

Page 11: ...ight up 4 Press the TEMP TIME up or down arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook 5 Press START 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 CANCEL to clear the display To Set a Delayed Timed Cook Before setting make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See the Clock keypad feature in the F...

Page 12: ...splayed 4 When the self clean cycle is complete and the oven cools the DOOR LOCKED and CLEAN indicator lights will turn off 5 When the oven is completely cooled remove ash with a damp cloth Steam Clean IMPORTANT Do not use oven cleaners or any other additives with Steam Clean The Steam Clean feature is designed for light oven cavity bottom cleaning Use the Steam Clean feature as soon as possible a...

Page 13: ...mover or ammonia because damage may occur Light to moderate soil Can be cleaned with damp paper towels or sponge Light stains should be addressed with cleaner and cleaning pad Sugary spills jellies candy syrup Clean with cooktop scraper and cooktop cleaner Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop Heavy soil dark streaks spe...

Page 14: ...ot level Level the range See the Installation Instructions Cooktop element cycles on and off on High setting Element cycling due to a temperature limiter This is normal operation The element may cycle on and off to keep the cooktop from overheating Oven will not operate Delay start is set See Cook Time section Control lock is on Press and hold START for 3 seconds to unlock Control is in Demo Mode ...

Page 15: ... to a higher position in the oven Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware Move rack to a lower position in the oven Incorrect length of cooking time was used Adjust cooking time Oven door was not closed Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing Oven door was opened during cooking Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times R...

Page 16: ...ilters preservation solutions etc 5 Conversion of products from natural gas or L P gas 6 Damage from accident misuse abuse fire floods acts of God or use with products not approved by Whirlpool 7 Repairs to parts or systems to correct product damage or defects caused by unauthorized service alteration or modification of the appliance 8 Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips and other dama...

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