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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.whirlpool.com
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Models RF199LXK, GR440LXL,
GR445LXL, GR458LXL,
GR460LXL, GR465LXL,
GR475LXL
8523771A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................2 Split Oven Rack..........................................................................11 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3 Bakeware....................................................................................11 Meat Thermometer.....................................................................12 PARTS AND FEATURES......
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The Anti-Tip Bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly. 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 chi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the one or more surface units of different size. Select range, follow basic precautions, including the utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover following: the surface unit heating element. The use of under- sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF element to direct co
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For self-cleaning ranges – Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack to rub, damage, or move the gasket. must be moved while oven is hot, do not let Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven potholder contact hot heating element in oven. cleaner or oven liner protecti
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Range 7 1 8 2 9 3 10 13 11 12 4 5 6 1. Oven Vent (on ceramic glass 6. Storage Drawer with Liner (on 10. Automatic Oven Light Switch Parts and Features Not Shown models) some models) or Warming 11. Broil Element (not shown) Coil Elements Drawer with Liner (on some 2. Ceramic Glass 12. Bake Element Oven Door Window models) 3. Dual Element 13. Self-Clean Latch Oven Light 7. Control Panel (on some models) Broiler Pan and Grid 8. Keep Warm Element 4. Anti-Tip Bracket Roasting Rack (on some models)
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® ACCUSIMMER Feature Keep Warm Element ® The ACCUSIMMER Feature setting is an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmering. It is the left front surface cooking WARNING area or element. The indicator light will glow when the ® ACCUSIMMER Feature is in use. Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. ® The ACCUSIMMER Feature has two settings: SIMMER and NORMAL BURNER. When the switch is se
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Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed. excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color. For more information, see the “General Cleaning” section. Clean up sugary spills and soils as soon as hot surface Before removing or repl
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Home Canning ELECTRONIC OVEN When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. CONTROL This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool. Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area. Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time. On ceramic glass models,
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Tones Oven Temperature Control Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or One tone burner cycling may give incorrect readings. Valid pad press The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook Oven is preheated (long tone) faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature calibration can be adjusted. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Function h
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To Use Racks: 1. Place a full rack on position 1 or 2, and the split-rack on Positioning Racks and Bakeware position 3 or 4. IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven 2. Place large items on the right side of the full rack. door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain 3. Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack. finish. 4. Place shallow dishes on the split-rack. RACKS 5. When finished cooking, carefully remove items. Position racks bef
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Preheating After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat Meat Thermometer conditioning. “PrE” and the countdown time will appear on the On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone will thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The sound and the selected temperature will appear on the display. internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat Preheat temperatures are affected by v
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Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling Chart. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless Warm Hold Feature 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. WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or To Broi
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To Set a Timed Cook: 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. 1. Press BAKE (optional). If START TIME is not pressed, then the sequence of cook 2. Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter a functions will begin immediately once programming is temperature other than the one displayed. complete and START is pressed. 3. Press STOP TIME. The display will show either the time of day (if start time was 4.
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2. Press START. The first step will show on the display and the Warming Drawer Temperature Chart program sequence will begin. Different foods require different settings in order to maintain the ideal serving temperature. Use the following chart as a guide. Changes can be made during a programmed cook function; however, changes cannot be made after a programmed cook FOOD SETTING function has been completed. If at any time during an active sequenced program FIRST/ Appetizers dr HI NEXT STEP is
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Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer: Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may RANGE CARE melt. Remove all items from the storage drawer. How the Cycle Works Self-Cleaning Cycle IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and (on some models) popping sounds. The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil WARNING to a powdery ash. The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute cle
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4. Press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrows pads to enter A Cooktop Scraper is also recommended for stubborn soils, and the time of day to start. can be ordered as an accessory. See “Assistance or Service” to order. The Cooktop Scraper uses razor blades. Store razor 5. Press START. The time of day is displayed. blades out of the reach of children. The door will automatically lock and “LOCKED” and “DELAY” Light to moderate soil will appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the
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CONTROL PANEL BROILER PAN AND GRID Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle. or some paper towels. Damage may occur. Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad. Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water: to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad. COIL ELEMENTS (on
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4. Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of the frame hinge slot, then push in the bottom of the clip until Oven Door flanges are flush with the front frame. For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if necessary, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy. Before Removing: 1. Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom corner of the door stop clip. 5. Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins.
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OVEN INDICATOR LIGHTS FLASH TROUBLESHOOTING Do the oven indicator lights flash? See the “Oven Indicator Lights” section. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing call for Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of service. See “Assistance or Service” section. an unnecessary service call. DISPLAY SHOWS MESSAGES NOTHING WILL OPERATE Is the display showing “PF”? There has been a power Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded failure. Clear the di
