Whirlpool SM988PES User manual

GAS COOKTOP
AND LOWER
OVEN
Model SM988PES
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Contents
Page
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. 3
PARTS AND FEATURES 5
USING YOUR RANGE 6
Dual-Level Exhaust
Vent System 6
Using the Surface Burners 7
Using the Lower Oven 8
Baking or Roasting 8
Broiling 9
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER* Control 10
Using the Minute Timer. 11
Oven Vent. 11
Storage Drawer 12
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CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP
AND LOWER OVEN 13
Control Panel and Knobs
Surface Burner Grates and
Reflector Pans.
Removable Cooktop
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
Cleaning Chart
Cleaning the Grease Filters
Cooktop Light
Oven Light
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY .
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Before you use your range
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
packed with your range.
Read this “Use & Care Guide” and your “Cooking Guide” carefully for important
use and safety information. Store these with the Upper Microwave Oven literature
in the Range Literature Pat for future use.
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You are personally responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use & Care Guide and the
Cooking Guide.
l Having your range installed by a qualified installer.
l Installing the range where it is protected from the elementsand on a level floor
strong enough to hold its weight.
l Having your range properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
(See “Installation Instructions:‘)
l Having your range properly connected to the proper gas supply and
checked for leaks. [See “Installation Instructions:‘)
l Making sure the range is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it
properly.
l Properly maintaining your range.
l Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
See your “Cooking Guide” and “Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide”
for additional safety and use information.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but
play with any par-l of the range, not over another surface burner
or leave them unattended near to prevent burns, injury and to
it. They could be burned or help prevent the utensil from
injured. being pushed off the cooktop.
2. DO NOT store things children 7. DO NOT use water on grease
might want above the range. fires. The fire will spread. Cover
Children could be burned or fire with large lid or smother with
injured while climbing on it. baking soda or salt.
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch a 8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
hot surface burner, oven burner garments when using the range.
or areas around them. They
could be hot enough to burn They could ignite if they touch a
hot burner or surrounding area
severely. and you could be burned.
4. KEEP children away from the 9. DO NOT heat unopened con-
range when it is on. The cooktop, tainers. They could explode. The
oven walls, racks and door can hot contents could burn and
be hot enough to cause burns. container particles could cause
5. DO NOT use a range to heat a injury.
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire 10. When adding or removing
food, MAKE SURE to open the
could start. oven door all the way to
preventburns.
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11. DO NOT use a wet pot holder.
Steam burns can result. DO NOT
use a towel or bulky cloth as a
pot holder. They could catch fire
and burn you.
12. MAKE SURE the utensils you use
are large enough to contain
food and avoid boil overs and
spillovers. This will help prevent
hazardous build-ups of food.
Heavy splatterings or spillovers
left on a range can ignite and
burn you. Pan size is especially
important in deep fat frying.
13. DO NOT leave surface burners on
high heat settings. Boil overs and
greasy spillovers could cause
steam, smoke and could ignite
and burn you.
14. GREASE is flammable and
should be handled carefully. Let
fat cool before attempting to
handle it. Do not allow grease to
collect around range or in
vents. Wipe spillovers
immediately.
15. NEVER use a match or other
flame to look for a gas leak.
Explosion and injury could result.
16. DO NOT repair or replace any
parts unless specifically recom-
mended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a
qualified service technician.
17. Because of the automatic
exhaust fan system, the following
cautions must be observed:
a. Do not leave the area when
using your cooktop at a high set-
ting. Accidental fires from
boilovers or spattering on the sur-
face burners could spread,
especially if the exhaust fan is
operating.
b. Do not operate the exhaust vent
system without the filters in place.
Grease could accumulate in the
venting system and cause a fire
hazard.
c. Do not allow grease and soil to
build up in the grease filters.
Exhaust fan efficiency will de-
crease and fire may result. Clean
often following the filter cleaning
instructions on page 22.
d. Do not “flame” foods when oper-
ating the exhaust fan. The fan, if
operating, may spread the flame
and cause personal injury or
property damage.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service, or call with a
question, have this information
ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial
Model Number
Numbers (from the plate located
on the front frame of the upper
microwave oven].
Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these
Purchase Date
spaces. Keep this book and your
sales slip together in the Literature
Pac. Service Company Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card
furnished with this product.

Parts and features
Model SM988PES
COOKTOP AND LOWEROVEN
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
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Using your range
OVEN
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
MEALTIMER*
CONTROL PADS
TOP LIGHT
/ SWITCH
‘EN LIGHT
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SELECTOR
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CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB BURNER CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB
INDICATOR
Dual-Level Exhaust Vent System
Your Range/Microwave Combination has a dual-level exhaust vent system for
removal of steam, grease and cooking odors. You may use the lower vent alone
or add the top vent for maximum venting.
The lower vents are located above the cooktop [underneath the microwave
oven]. The top vent is located above the microwave oven (behind the upper
vent door).
To use only the lower vent: To use both vents:
l Raise the vent door above the
microwave oven.
l Turn on desired fan speed by
following directions at left
l Push the Exhaust switch down to
the right for HIGH fan speed.
l Push the switch down to the left for
LOW fan speed.
. Center the switch to turn the vent
system OFF.
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NOTE: It the temperature gets too
hot around the microwave oven
when it is in use, the exhaust fan will
automatically turn on, or change
to the HIGH setting. If this occurs it
cannot be turned off with the
EXHAUST switch. It will stay on until
the area cools down or until the
microwave oven shuts off. This
protects the oven.

Using the Surface
Burners
Control knobs must be pushed in,
then turned to the LITEposition. The
clicking sound is the ignition
sparking.
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob
back to a desired setting. The control
knob has stops for HI, MED and LOW,
however it can be set anywhere be-
tween HI and OFF.Do not cook with
the control in the LITE position.
Surface Burner Indicators
The solid dot in the surface burner in-
dicator shows which surface burner is
turned on by that knob.
In Case of a Prolonged Power Failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted match near a burner
and turn the control to the HI position. After the burner lights, turn the control to
the desired setting.
See the “Cooking Guide” for important utensil information. Until you get
used to the settings, use the following as a guide.
Use LITE to light
the burner. After
the burner lights,
turn control
back to a de-
sired setting to
stop the clicking
of the ignition.
Do not cook
wlth the control
In the LITE porl-
tlon.
Use a high
setting to start
cooking or to
bring liquids
to a boil.
Use a medium
setting to start
cooking or to fry
chicken or pan-
cakes; for gravy,
puddings and
icing or to cook
lorge amounts
of vegetables.
Use a low set-
ting to keep
foods worm until
ready to serve.
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Using the Lower Oven
Baking or Roasting
1. Position the racks properly before
turning on the oven. To change
rack position, pull rack out to
stop, raise front edge and lift out.
The rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least
r/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between
the sides of the pan and the oven
walls and other pans. For more
information, see the “Cooking
Guide!’
2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you
want. The oven burner will auto-
matically light in 50-60 seconds.
4. Preheat the oven. The oven is
preheated when the Oven
Indicator Light first goes off.
NOTE: Oven racks, walls and
door will be hot. Do not place
food directly on oven bottom.
5. During baking, the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain
the temperature setting. The
Oven Indicator Light will turn on
and off with the burner.
When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.

Broiling
The Blanket-O-Flame@ Broiler uses infrared rays to cook the food. Infrared rays
create fast, searing heat and consume most smoke and spotters. Always broil
with the oven door closed.
1. Position the rock before turning 2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the oven on. See rock placement the rock and completely close
chart and broiling chart in the the oven door. DO NOT PREHEAT
“Cooking Guide” for recommended THE BROILER BEFORE USING.
rock positions.
3. Set the Oven Selector ond the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL. The broiler will automati-
tally light in 50-60 seconds.
4. When broiling is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROILER BEFORE USING. CLOSE THE OVEN DOOR
DURING BROILING.

Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Control
The automatic MEALTIMER’ Control will turn the lower oven on and off at times
you set...even when you ore not around.
Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require Q preheated oven such
OSmeats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies,
or other recipes that require preheating the oven before baking...under-
cooking will result.
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To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Position the oven rock(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
3. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED
BAKE.
5. Touch the STARTTIME Pod. Then
touch the number pods for the
time you wont cooking to start.
Example: Touch “3:’ “3:’ “0” for
baking to start at 3:30. (Option:
Skip this step if you wont to start
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2. Make sure the clock on the micro-
wove oven display is set to the
correct time of day. (See “Upper
Microwave Oven Use & Core
Guide” for instructions.)
4. Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you
wont.
6. Touch the STOP TIME Pod. Then
touch the number pods for the
time you wont cooking to stop,
Example: Touch “4:’ “3:’ “0” for
baking to stop at 4:30.

7. Touch START.The oven will now
start and stop automatically.
To cancel MEALTIMER’ :
1. Touch STOP TIME. Then touch
CANCEL.
2. Turn the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
8. After baking is done be sure to
turn both the Oven Selector and
the Oven Temperature Control
to OFF.
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Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer on the Upper Microwave Oven control panel con be used
for any timed cooking. To use the Minute Timer, follow the instructions found
in your “Upper Microwave Oven Use & Core Guide:’
The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from
the oven through Q vent just under
the cooktop light. Do not block
vent. Poor baking will result.
OVEN VENT

The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans and the Literature Pat provided
with your appliance.
Use care when handling the drawer. The edges could be sharp.
Removing the stotage drawer
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1. Pull drawer straight out to the
first stop. Lift front and pull out to
the second stop.
2. Lift bock slightly and slide drawer
all the way out.
Replacing the storage drawer
1. Fit ends of drawer slide roils into
the drawer guides on both sides
of opening.
2. Lift drawer front and push in until
white stops on drawer slide roils
clear white stops on drawer
guides, then slide drawer closed.
Use & Care Guide storage
Store this booklet, along with your
“Cooking Guide:’ soles slip and
“Upper Microwave Oven Use & Core
Guide” in the Literature Pat, inside
the storage drawer.

Control Panel and Knobs
1. Pull knobs straight off.
3. Wash knobs in worm soapy water
or use baking soda and a damp,
soft cloth. Rinse well and dry.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive
cleansers. They could rub off the
markings.
2. Use worm soapy water, spray
gloss cleaner or baking soda
and a damp soft cloth to
wipe the control panels. Rinse
and wipe dry.
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4. Push the knobs straight bock on.
Make sure they point to OFF.
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Surface Burner Grates and Reflector Pans
1. Make sure all knobs are turned
2. Lift off the grates and remove the
to OFF. reflector pans.
3. Wash the grates and reflector
pans in worm soapy water. Rinse
and dry well.
Surface Burners
4. Replace reflector pans and
grates.
TYPICAL TOP BURNER FLAME
To remove the cooktop, follow the instructions on page 15.
Wipe off surface burners with worm soapy water and a soft cloth after
each use.
Occasionally check surface burner flames for size and shape as shown
If flames do not burn properly, you may need to remove the burners for
cleaning (see page 201, or call a qualified technician for adjustment.
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Removable Cooktop
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1. Remove Surface Burner Grates
and Reflector Pans.
3. Wipe surface under the cooktop
with worm soapy water. Use
soapy steel wool pod on stub-
born spots.
2. Lift front of cooktop enough to
clear front of range. Grasp both
sides of the cooktop, lift and pull
forward to remove.
CAUTION: Do not drop the cookfop or let if bump the upper oven when
removing. Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame.

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start,
make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely.
Before You Start
1. Clean the shaded areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough dur-
ing the Self-Clean cycle for soil to
burn awav. Use hot water and
detergent’or a soapy steel-wool
pod on...
l the frame around the oven.
l the inside of the door, especially
the Dart outside the oven seal.
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move if or bend if. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
2. Remove the rocks, broiler pan
and any pots and pans you may
hove stored in the oven. They
can’t stand the high heat.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke and
possible flare-ups during the
cleaning cycle.
Oven racks and chrome reflec-
for pans must not be cleaned in
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discolor.
DO NOT
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Clean Seal
Clean Door
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle. This will
help remove heat and odors that ore normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven
cleaners in your oven. Damage to
the porcelain finish may occur,
DO NOT force the Lock Lever, you
could bend or break it. The lever is
designed to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to safely open
Wait until it moves freely.
DO NOT use foil or other liners in the
oven. During the cleaning cycle foil
con burn or melt and damage the
oven surface.
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Setting the Controls for Self-Cleaning
Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help
remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle.
1. Make sure the clock on the upper
control panel is set to the correct
time of day. (See “Upper Micro-
wave Oven Use & Care Guide” for
instructions.)
2. Touch the STARTTIME Pad. Then
touch the number pads for the
time you want cleaning to start.
(Option: Skip this step if you want
cleaning to start immediately.)
3. Touch the STOP TIME Pad. Touch
the number pads to set the clean-
ing time you want (3-hours). Exam-
ple: Iftime of day is 3:00, touch “6:’
“0:’ “0” for cleaning to stop at 600.
5. Move the Lock Lever to the CLEAN
position. Touch STARTTIME pad.
This will start the Self-Cleaning
Cycle. Ifthe door is not com-
pletely closed or the lever is not
all the way to the right, the cycle
will not start.
When the oven temperature
exceeds 500°F (300%], the oven
door can’t be opened and the
Lock Lever must not be moved,
4. Set the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
CLEAN.
6. After the Clean Cycle is com-
pleted and the oven tempera-
ture has dropped below 500°F
(3OO’C], the Lock Lever can be
moved back to the COOK posi-
tion Do not force it. Wait until it
will move easily. Turn the Oven Se-
lector and the Oven Temperature
Control to OFF.

7. After the oven is cool, wipe off
any residue or ash with a damp
cloth. If needed, touch up spots
with cleaner or plastic scouring
. pad.
To stop cleaning cycle at any time:
1. Touch the STOP TIME Pad. Touch
CANCEL. 2. Turn the Oven Selector and the
Oven Tamperature Control to OFF.
When the oven temperature
drops below 500°F (260°C) the
Lock Lever can be moved to the
COOK position. Do not force it.
Wait until it moves easily.
Special Tips
Keep the kitchen well ventilated
during the cleaning cycle to help Clean the oven before it gets
get rid of normal heat, odors and heavily soiled. Cleaning a very
smoke. soiled oven takes longer and
results in more smoke than usual.
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During the self-cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotterthan it does for
baking or broiling...approximotely 875’F (468-C). This heat breaks up grease
and soil and burns it off
The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning
cycle for 3 hours.
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE -THREE HOUR WING
(Approximate Temperatures and limes)
1000°F
800°F
600°F
400°F
START
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Vzhr. I hr. th hrs. 2 hrs 2k2hrs. 3 hrs 3h hrs STOP
Notice that the heating stops when the 3-hour setting is up, but that it takes longer
for the oven to cool down enough to unlock.

Cleaning Chart
PART
cooktop
and lower
oven exterior
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Soft cloth and warm soapy l Wipe off regularly when cook-
water or baking soda. fop and lower oven are cool.
Nylon or plastic scrubbing l Do not allow lood containing
pad for stubborn spots. acids (such as vinegar, tomato,
lemon juice or milk) to remain on
surface. Acids will remove the
glossy finish.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Surface burner
grates Automatic dishwasher or
l Wash with other cooking
warm soapy waler and utensils.
plastic scrubbing pad. l Dry completely.
l Do not place in Self-Cleaning
Oven.
Chrome
reflector pans Automatic dishwasher or 9 Wash with other cooking
warm soapy water and utensils.
plastic scrubbing pad. l Do not place in Self-Cleaning
Oven.
Suriace burners Warm soapy water, a
l Remove cooktop, see page 15.
plastic scrubbing pad,
l Wipe off spills immediately
dishwashing detergent after burner has cooled.
or a solution of 1quart In case of stubborn stains:
of boiling hot water
l Remove burner from manifold
and 2 tablespoons with phillips screwdriver.
of DIP IT.”
l Soak in warm soapy water and
wipe with plastic scrubbing pod
and dishwashing detergent. If
stain Is still there, soak 20 min-
utes in bolllng water and DIP IT”
solutlon. Be sure the solution
covers the whole burner.
l Rinse and dry well.
l If ports are clogged, clean with
a straight pin. Do not enlarge or
distort ports. Do not use a
wooden toothpick.
l Do not clean surface burner in
dishwasher.
Bmller pan Warm soapy water and
and grld plastic scrubbing pad.
l Wosh with other cooking
utensils.
l Do not place in Self-Cleaning
Oven.
Control knobs Warm soapy water and
sofl cloth.
l Wash, rinse and dry well
l Do not soak.
Control panels Warm soapy water or
l Wash, rinse and dry well
baking soda, soft cloth
l Follow directions provided with
and spray glass cleaner. cleaner.
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