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ELECTRIC DOUBLE

OVEN 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.whirlpool.com

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W10575960A

Model

WGE555

Summary of Contents for WGE555

Page 1: ...LE OVEN 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 whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 W10575960A Model WGE555 ...

Page 2: ...lock 8 Settings 9 Oven Temperature Control 10 Control Lockout 10 OVEN USE 11 Aluminum Foil 11 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 11 Bakeware 12 Meat Thermometer 12 Oven Vents 12 Baking 12 Broiling 13 Toasting Upper Oven Only 14 Keep Warm Feature 14 Sabbath Mode 14 Timed Delay Cooking 15 RANGE CARE 16 Self Cleaning Cycle 16 General Cleaning 17 Oven Light 18 Oven Door 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 ASSISTANCE OR...

Page 3: ...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 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: ...ff A Surface cooking area locator B Left front duel element control knob C Left rear control knob D Electronic oven control E Right rear control knob F Right front Rapid Boil element control knob G Hot surface indicator light H Medium indicator I Warm Zone off J Warm Zone on K Cooktop on indicator light A B C D E F G K H I J SETTING RECOMMENDED USE Dual Elements Large diameter cookware Large quant...

Page 6: ...k on again even while on High to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic 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 colo...

Page 7: ...ts 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 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...

Page 8: ...IMER SET OFF to display the countdown for 5 seconds To Cancel Press the TIMER SET OFF pad Energy Save The Energy Save mode deactivates the display to reduce energy consumption To Activate the Energy Save Mode 1 Press and hold SETTINGS for 3 seconds Energy saver on will appear in the upper text area 2 The setting will be activated after 5 minutes Any mode may be used with the range in Energy Save b...

Page 9: ... Off 1 Press SETTINGS until KEYPRESS TONE is displayed 2 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 3 Press any START or CANCEL to save the setting and exit Reminder Tone Adjusting Reminder Tone On or Off The reminder tone is factory set for On but can be changed to Off 1 Press SETTINGS until REMINDER TONE is displayed 2 Press the 1 keypad to adjust the setting 3 Press any START or CANCEL to save th...

Page 10: ...to give incorrect readings 1 Press SETTINGS until TEMP CALIB is displayed 2 The range is factory set to Upper Calibrate Press the 1 keypad to change the selected oven 3 Press the 3 keypad to increase the temperature in 5 F 3 C increments or press the 6 keypad to decrease the temperature in 5 F 3 C increments The range is from 30 F to 30 F 18 C to 18 C 4 Press any START or CANCEL to save the settin...

Page 11: ...cm larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom Racks Position racks before turning on the oven Do not position racks with bakeware on them Make sure racks are level The upper oven is equipped with 1 flat rack The lower oven is e...

Page 12: ...e temperature may be changed at any time by using the number keypad to enter the new temperature and then pressing START Changing the temperature once food is placed in the oven could affect performance 3 Optional If a Set Cooking Time is desired press COOK TIME Use the number keypad to enter the desired time Push START will scroll in the selected oven text area 4 Press START for the desired oven ...

Page 13: ...r of the oven rack Close the door to the broil stop position about 4 10 0 cm to ensure proper broiling temperature To Broil Using Hi Low Temperature Settings 1 For upper oven preheat oven 5 minutes before placing food in the oven For lower oven preheat is not necessary before placing food in the oven 2 Position oven door to broil stop position 3 Press BROIL for the desired oven BROIL will scroll i...

Page 14: ...ired oven Keeping Warm will appear in the text area and the set temperature will be displayed until the set temperature is reached 4 WARM and the temperature will be displayed while the Keep Warm setting is active or until Cancel for the desired oven is pressed 5 Place food in the oven To change the oven temperature during cooking use the number keypad to enter the desired temperature and then pre...

Page 15: ...bbath Mode The display will show the time of day Sabbath Mode is no longer active but it is still enabled for the range Timed Delay Cooking The Cook Time feature allows the oven s to cook for a set length of time The Start Time feature allows the oven s to be set to turn on at a certain time of day The Start Time feature should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bak...

Page 16: ...ping sounds The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures burning soil to a powdery ash The clean time is set based on the usage of your oven however the time can be changed Clean times range from 2 hours for light soil and between 3 hours and 4 hours for average to heavy soil The clean time can be set in 5 minute increments Once the oven has completely cooled remove ash with a damp cloth To...

Page 17: ...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 Food spills containing acids such as vinegar and tomato should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool These spills may affect the finish Cleaning Method Glass cleaner mild liquid cleaner o...

Page 18: ...rom control panel to remove CONTROL PANEL To avoid damage to the control panel do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels To avoid turning the controls on while cleaning you may activate the Control Lock feature on some models See Control Lockout section Cleaning Method Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge n...

Page 19: ...f removal is necessary make sure the oven is off and cool Then follow these instructions The oven door is heavy To Remove 1 Open oven door all the way 2 Pull forward and down on the hinge latch on each side 3 Close the oven door as far as it will shut 4 Lift the oven door while holding both sides Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from the oven door frame To Replace 1 Insert bo...

Page 20: ...stance or Service section Clock not displayed Is the range in Energy Save Mode See the Energy Save section No tones sound when keys are pressed Have the tones been deactivated See Tones in the Settings section Display shows messages Is the display showing 12 00 There has been a power failure Clear the display See Display section On some models reset the clock if needed See the Clock section Is the...

Page 21: ...air parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool C...

Page 22: ...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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