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ELECTRIC RANGES

Use & Care Guide

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Summary of Contents for Gold WDE150LVS

Page 1: ... IN ELECTRIC RANGES Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 W10430922A ...

Page 2: ...L 8 Display 8 Cancel 8 Clock 8 Timer 9 Control Lock 9 Oven Temperature Control 9 OVEN USE 10 Aluminum Foil 10 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 10 Bakeware 10 Oven Vent 11 Meat Thermometer 11 Baking 11 Cook Hold 11 Keep Warm 12 Broiling 12 Automatic Shutoff Sabbath Mode 13 RANGE CARE 13 Self Cleaning Cycle 13 General Cleaning 14 Oven Light 16 Oven Door 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 18 W...

Page 3: ... 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 Failure...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...an produce excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color For more information see the General Cleaning section NOTE Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position A Surface cooking area locator B Cooktop on indicator light C Left front control knob D Left rear control knob E Electronic oven control F Right rea...

Page 6: ...glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot As the glass cools it will return to its original color Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating On cooktops with light colored ceramic glass soils and stains may be more visible and may require more cleaning and attention Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop s...

Page 7: ...ce 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 or grates 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 cooktop or grates Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat...

Page 8: ...he Timer is being used Clock The clock can be set to display time in a 12 hour or 24 hour format The clock is set at the factory for the 12 hour format To recall the time of day when another time function is showing press the Clock pad Clock time cannot be changed when the oven has been programmed for Delay Cook Clean or Cook Hold To Change the Clock to 24 hour Format 1 Press and hold CANCEL and D...

Page 9: ...ling may give incorrect readings The oven provides accurate temperatures however it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven so the temperature calibration can be adjusted It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount The absence of a minus sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount Use the following chart as ...

Page 10: ...ly so allow 2 5 cm of space around bakeware 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 Large roasts turkeys angel food bundt cakes quick breads pies 1 or 2 Yeast breads casseroles meat and pou...

Page 11: ...change the oven temperature during preheat press BAKE twice then the up or down pads until the desired temperature is displayed To change the oven temperature during cooking press BAKE then the up or down pads until the desired temperature is displayed 5 When cooking is finished press CANCEL Preheating Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as room temperature and peak energy us...

Page 12: ...er the temperature the slower the cooking Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures For best results use a broiler pan and grid provided on some models They are designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke If you would like to purchase a broiler pan one may be ordered See Assistance or Service section to order For p...

Page 13: ...ealth of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self Cleaning cycle Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room Self clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get r...

Page 14: ... will flash in the display 4 Press the up or down arrow pad CL M Clean Medium soil 3 hours appears in the display 5 To choose a clean setting other then Medium press the up or down arrow pads to scroll through the self cleaning settings CL H Clean Heavy soil 4 hours CL M Clean Medium soil 3 hours CL L Clean Light soil 2 hours Choosing a cleaning level automatically programs the self cleaning time ...

Page 15: ...d after many cleanings they will become less noticeable COOKTOP CONTROLS To avoid damage to the cooktop controls do not use steel wool abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner To avoid damage do not soak knobs When replacing knobs make sure knobs are in the Off position On some models do not remove seals under knobs Cleaning Method Warm soapy water Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove C...

Page 16: ... off position To Replace 1 Unplug range or disconnect power 2 Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove 3 Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket 4 Replace bulb then bulb cover by turning clockwise 5 Plug in range or reconnect power OvenDoor For normal range use it is not suggested to remove the oven door However if removal is necessary make sure the ove...

Page 17: ...ntrol Oven indicator lights flash Do the oven indicator lights flash See the Electronic Oven Control section If the indicator light s keeps flashing call for service See Assistance or Service section Display shows messages Is BAKE or LOCK flashing in the display There has been a power failure Clear the display See Display section Reset the clock if needed See Clock section If it reappears call for...

Page 18: ...ultants 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 service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulf...

Page 19: ...ice by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available 10 The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 11 Major appliances with original model serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be easily determined This warranty is void if the factory applied s...

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