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ELECTRIC RANGE

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

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

or visit our website at...

www.estateappliances.com

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9761807

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 TES326RD

Page 1: ...erformance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www estateappliances com Table of Contents 2 9761807 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: ... 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 Split Oven Rack 11 Bakeware 12 Meat Thermometer 12 Oven Vent 12 Baking and Roasting 12 Broiling and Custom Broiling 13 Timed Cooking 14 RANGE CARE 14 Self Cleaning Cycle 14 General Cleaning 15 Oven Light 17 Oven Door 17 St...

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: ...E Right rear control knob F Right front control knob G Surface cooking area locator A Left front control knob B Left rear control knob C Surface heating indicator light D Bake and broil oven control knob E Oven temperature control knob F Oven heating indicator light G Right rear control knob H Right front control knob I Surface cooking area locator A B C D E F G LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 6: ...els 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 RECOMMENDED USE HI ...

Page 7: ...t of the entire cooktop Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area Cookware should not extend more 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 th...

Page 8: ...n contact your local U S Government Agricultural Department Extension Office Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance Cookware 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 fini...

Page 9: ...ing 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 repe...

Page 10: ...s a guide To 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 TIME up or down arrow pad to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10 F amounts The adjustment can be set between 30 F and 30 F NOTE All temperature adjustments will be displayed in Fahrenheit 3 Press START ENTER To Adjust Ov...

Page 11: ...rculate around food to cook evenly so allow 2 5 cm of space around bakeware and oven walls Use the following chart as a guide SplitOvenRack onsomemodels Split Rack with Removable Insert The split rack with removable insert is a space maximizer When the two are attached they make a full rack The insert can also be removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and casseroles The insert ca...

Page 12: ...ress TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to set a temperature other than 350 F 177ºC in 5 F 3ºC amounts The bake range can be set between 170 F 77ºC and 500 F 260ºC When the oven temperature is greater than 170 F 77ºC no preheat conditioning time will be shown in the display The preheat conditioning time will not change if the temperature is reset before the countdown time ends If baking and roasting w...

Page 13: ...g cleaning more difficult Before broiling position rack according to Broiling Chart It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe Position food on grid in the broiler pan then place it in the center of the oven rack Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature To Broil 1 Press CUSTOM BROIL The broil oven indicator...

Page 14: ...n door to clear the display RANGE CARE Self CleaningCycle onsomemodels IMPORTANT The health 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 mo...

Page 15: ...ng make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES on some models Food spills containing acids such as vinegar and tomato should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool These spills may affect the finis...

Page 16: ... 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 panel All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 not included See Assistance or Service section t...

Page 17: ...ulb 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 oven is off and cool Then follow these instructions The oven door is heavy Before...

Page 18: ...tion Cooktop cooking results not what expected Is the proper cookware being used See Cookware section Is the control knob set to the proper heat level See Cooktop Controls section Is the appliance level Level the appliance See the Installation Instructions Oven will not operate Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Electronic Oven Control section Has a delay start been set See Timed Coo...

Page 19: ...replacement parts in your area call our Customer eXperience Center telephone number or your nearest designated ESTATE 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 information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sal...

Page 20: ... as recommended in the Use and Care Guide 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 8 Any repair labor costs during the limited warranty period WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclus...

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