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GAS RANGE
USER INSTRUCTIONS
THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING,
please visit our website at www.whirlpool.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777 for additional information.
You will need your model and serial number located on the oven frame behind the top right side of the oven door.
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RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DANG
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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. 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 to fo
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FEATURE GUIDE This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.whirlpool.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer to the Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca. 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 sickness. KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS CLOCK
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KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS BROIL Broiling 1. Press BROIL. 2. Select the broiling temperature by pressing 1 - high (500°F [260°C]), 2 - medium (450°F [232°C]) or 3 - low (400°F [204°C]). The default setting is high. 3. Press START and allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes. 4. Position the cookware in the oven and close the door. 5. Press CANCEL when finished. CONVECT Convection 1. Press CONVECT once to select convection baking. For convection roasting, press cooking CONVECT a second time. P
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COOKTOP USE To Set: 1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to IGNITE. WARNING All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to IGNITE will produce a flame. 2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. REMEMBER: When range is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot. Fire Hazard Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan. Power™ burner Feature Turn off all controls when not cooking. The front burner is designed to give maximum power
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Sealed Surface Burners Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good flame is A blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports. To Clean: D B IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. 1. Remove the burner cap from t
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1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cookware IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material cooking area, element or surface burner. characteristics. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well- COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Aluminum ■ Heats quickly and evenly. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or
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OVEN USE The normal operation of the range will include several noises that Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few may be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the times, or when it is heavily soiled. cooking cycle: IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the ■ gas valves may make a “popping” sound when opening or fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to closing certain birds. Always move birds to another clo
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1. Press SETTINGS until “DEMO MODE” is displayed. Reminder Tones Disable 2. Press START to display the current setting. Turns off the short tones that sound 1 minute after the end of cycle 3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting. tones. 4. Press START to save the setting. 1. Press SETTINGS until “REMINDER TONE” is displayed. 5. Press CANCEL to exit. 2. Press START to display the current setting. 3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting. 12-Hour Shutoff 4. Press START to save the sett
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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. Bakeware To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another. Racks A ■ Position racks before turning on the oven. B ■ Do not move racks with bakeware on them. ■ Make sure racks are level. To move a rack, pull it ou
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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 A 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. A. Oven vent Baking and Roasting ® ACCUBAKE Temperature Management System Preheating ® The ACCUBAKE system electronically regulates the oven heat When START is pressed, “LO” will be displayed a
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If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will Convect Options turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is Convect Bake - Multiple-rack baking or cookies, biscuits, breads, closed. casseroles, tarts, tortes, cakes. NOTE: The oven door must be closed for convection broiling. Convect Roast - Whole chicken or turkey, vegetables, pork roasts, TimeSavor™ Plus Convection (True) and TimeSavor™ beef roasts. Convection (Fan) Convect Broil - Thicker cuts or unev
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RANGE CARE Clean Cycle 5. Press CANCEL at the end of the cycle. CANCEL may be pressed at any time to stop the Clean cycle. 6. Remove the residual water and loosened soils with a sponge or cloth immediately after the Clean cycle is complete. Much of the initial 1¾ cups (14 oz [414 mL]) of water will remain in the oven after the cycle is completed. If additional soils remain, leave a small amount of water in the oven bottom to assist with the cleaning. AquaLift™ Technology is an innovative
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General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on SURFACE BURNERS cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the ■ See “Sealed Surface Burners” section. Frequently Asked Questions section of our website at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca. COOKTOP CONTROLS Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless T
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Oven Light The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before 2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the counterclockwise to remove. control knobs are in the off position. 3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket. 4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise. To Replace: 5. Plug in range or reconnect power. 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Cooktop cooking results not Improper cookware Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a what expected well fitting lid, and the material should be of a medium to heavy thickness. Control knob set to incorrect See “Cooktop Use” section. heat level Range is not level Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. Oven will not operate Air in the gas lines If this is the first time the oven has been used, turn on any one of the surface
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Oven cooking results not what Range is not level. Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. expected The temperature set was Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. incorrect. Oven temperature is calibrated See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven incorrectly. Controls” section. Oven was not preheated. See “Baking and Roasting” section. Racks were positioned See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. improperly. Not enough air
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ACCESSORIES For accessories, you can visit our website at www.whirlpool.com/cookingaccessories. affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner (stainless steel models) Order Part Number 31617 Order Part Number W10355016 Standard Flat Oven Rack affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaning Wipes Order Part Number W10179196 (stainless steel models) Order Part Number W10355049 Split Oven Rack Order Part Number W10205524 affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Order Part Number W10355010 Max
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty is valid o
