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GAS RANGE

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

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

In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation

and service, call: 1-800-807-6777

or visit our website at...

www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpoolappliances.ca

Table of Contents ................................................. 2

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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 SF196LEPB1

Page 1: ...n Canada call for assistance 1 800 461 5681 for installation and service call 1 800 807 6777 or visit our website at www whirlpool com or www whirlpoolappliances ca Table of Contents 2 9761860 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: ...Oven Temperature Control 9 OVEN USE 9 Aluminum Foil 9 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 9 Split Oven Rack 10 Bakeware 10 Meat Thermometer 10 Oven Vent 10 Baking and Roasting 10 Choice Bake Function 11 Broiling 11 Warm Hold Feature 12 Timed Cooking 12 Sequence Programming 13 Warming Drawer 14 RANGE CARE 15 Self Cleaning Cycle 15 General Cleaning 16 Oven Light 17 Oven Door 17 Storage Drawer 17 Warming ...

Page 3: ...l injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas suppli...

Page 4: ...ms of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Proper Installation The range when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA70 In Canada the range must be electrically grounded in accor...

Page 5: ... Right rear burner control ACCUSIMMER burner on some models A B C D E A Oven vent B Surface cooking area C Anti tip bracket D Oven door hinge E Model and serial number plate behind left side of storage drawer F Storage drawer warming drawer on some models G Electronic oven control H Center grate on some models I Surface burner control J Automatic oven light switch K Oven rack L Gasket M Oven door ...

Page 6: ...place when using a surface burner A clean burner cap will help prevent poor ignition and uneven flames Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the General Cleaning section Gas tube opening Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills food cleaning ...

Page 7: ...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 cooktop or gra...

Page 8: ...All of the above tones are preset on All except the end of cycle tones can be turned off To Turn Off On on some models Press and hold START TIME for 5 seconds A tone will sound and Snd OFF will appear on the display Repeat to turn tones on and Snd on will appear on the display On some models only the loudness of the tones can be adjusted On other models the tones cannot be adjusted or turned off T...

Page 9: ...osure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room AluminumFoil IMPORTANT Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish On those models with bottom vents do not block or cover the oven bottom vents Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must...

Page 10: ... in 2 or 3 places OvenVent A Oven vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and should not be blocked or covered Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation affecting cooking and cleaning results Do not set plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent BakingandRoasting ACCUBAKE DUO SYSTEM Temperature Management on some models ...

Page 11: ...70 F and 500 F 75 C and 260 C 2 Press START or START ENTER The temperature can be changed after this step Start does not need to be pressed again 3 Press CANCEL or OFF CANCEL when finished cooking To use the CHOICE BAKE function during a regular bake cycle to achieve less top browning press CHOICE BAKE function set the desired temperature and press START or START ENTER Broiling Broiling uses direc...

Page 12: ...nal 2 Press the TEMP up or down arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed 3 Press STOP TIME 4 Press the HR and MIN up or down arrow pads to enter the desired time to end cooking 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 End of cycle tones will sound then if enabled reminder tone...

Page 13: ...ear on the display A flashing 1 will also appear on the display indicating that Step 1 is being programmed 2 Choose the desired cook function by pressing any cook function key 3 Press START TIME then HR and MIN up or down arrow pads to set the time of day for the first cook function to begin If START TIME is not pressed then the sequence of cook functions will begin immediately once programming is...

Page 14: ... is preheating Before using the warming drawer wash the tray that lines the bottom of the drawer with soap and water See General Cleaning section The warming drawer comes with a liner that helps keep the drawer clean Do not place food to be warmed directly on warming drawer liner To Use 1 Place cooked food s in warming drawer 2 Press WARMING DRAWER dr Lo DRAWER and START will appear on the display...

Page 15: ...ven has completely cooled remove ash with a damp cloth Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down Applying a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in the glass breaking The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle To Self Clean Before self cleaning make sure the door is closed completely or it ...

Page 16: ...replacing knobs make sure knobs are in the OFF position On some models do not remove seals under knobs Soap and water or dishwasher Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove CONTROL PANEL Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some paper towels Damage may occur Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on ...

Page 17: ...en door Insert door removal pins included with your range into both hinge hangers Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range 2 Slowly close the door until it rests against the door removal pins 3 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 4 Pull door straight up then toward you Hinge hangers will slide out of fr...

Page 18: ...The appliance may have been converted improperly Contact a service technician or see Assistance or Service section Surface burner makes popping noises Is the burner wet Let it dry Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop Is the cookware the proper size Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area element or surface burner Cookware should not extend more than 1 2 5 cm outside the c...

Page 19: ...ght because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call us or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center IntheU S A Call 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 informa...

Page 20: ...IAL DAMAGES Some states or provinces 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 may vary from state to state or province to province Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Contact your authoriz...

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