Whirlpool SM958PES User manual

GAS COOKTOP
AND LOWER
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Continuous Cleaning
Model SM958PES
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Contents
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
USING YOUR RANGE.
Dual-Level Exhaust Vent
System
Using the Surface Burners
Using the Lower Oven
Baking
Broiling
Using the Autdmati’c
MEALTIMER” Control
Oven Vent
CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP
AND LOWER OVEN.
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Control Panels
Surface Burner Grates and
Reflector Pans
Lift-Up Cooktop
Surface Burners
Oven Door
Continuous-Cleaning Oven
Cleaning Chart
Cleaning the Grease Filters
Cooktop Light
Changing the Oven Light
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY
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01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your range
Read and carefully follow fhe 6‘INSTALlATION INSTRUCTIONS”
packed with your mnge.
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.

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 lnstuting the range where it is protected from the elements, and on a level floor
strong enough to hold its weight.
l Having your range properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
(See “lnstultation Instructions:‘)
l Having your rang@ 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
pw=ly.
0 Properly maintaining your range.
l Using the rungs only for jobs expected of a home range.
See your “Cooking Guide” and “Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide”
tar W s&ety and use information.
c
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but
play with any part 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
inlured while clifnbing on it. baking soda or salt.
3. DO WT allow anyone to touch a 8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
hot s&ace burner, oven burner garments when using the range.
or areas around Rem. They They could ignite if they touch a
could be hot enough to bum hot burner or surrounding area
severeiy. and you could be burned.
4. KEEP chiidren away from the 9. DO NOT heat unopened con-
range when it is on. The cooktop. tainers. They could explode The
oven w&s, racks and door can hot contents could burn and
be hot enough to cause burns. container particles could cause
5. DQNQTusea rangetoheata injury.
room. Pmns in the room could 10. When adding or removing
be burned or injured, or a fire food, MAKE SURE to open the
could start oven door all the way to
prevent burns.
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11. DO NOT use a wet pot holder.
16. DO NOT repair or replace any
Steam burns con result. DO NOT ports unless specifically recom-
use a towel or bulky cloth OSa mended in this monual.All other
pot holder. They could catch servicing should be referred to a
fire and burn you qualified service technician.
12. MAKE SURE the utensils you use 17. Because of the automatic exhaust
ore large enough to contain food fan system, the following
and avoid boil overs and spill- cautions must be observed:
overs. This will help prevent
hazardous build-ups of food.
a. Do not leave the area when using
Heavy splotterings or SpillOVeR
your cooktop at o high setting.
Accidental fires from boilovers
left on o range con ignite and
burn you. Pan size is especially or spattering on the surface
important in deep fat frying. burners could spread, especially
if the exhaust fan is operating.
13. DO NOT leave surface burners b. Do not operate the exhaust vent
on high heat settings. Boil system without the filters in
overs and greasy spillovers place. Grease could accumulate
could cause steam, smoke and In the venting system and cause
could ignite and burn you. o fire hazard.
14. GREASE is flammable and c. Do not allow grease and soil to
should be handled carefully. Let build up in the grease filters.
fat cool before attempting to Exhaust fan efficiency will de-
handle it. Do not allow grease crease ond fire may result.
to collect around range or Clean often following the filter
in vents. Wipe spillovers cleaning instructions on page 19.
Immediately. d. Do not “flame” foods when operot-
15. NEVER use a match or other ing the exhaust fan. The fan, if
flame to look for o gas leak. Ex- operating, may spread the flame
plosion and injury could result. and cause personal injury or
property damage.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
-- .-
IN
__1THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD lGNlTE
CAUSlNG EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAW 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
Serial Number
microwave oven).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Purchase Date
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book and your
sales slip together. Service Company Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card
furnished with this product.
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Parts and features
Model SM958PES
COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AUTOMATIC
MEALTIMERn
CONTROLS
COOKTOP LIGHT
CLOCK/DISPLAY
EXHAUST SYSTEM
SURFACE BURNERS-
CHROME REFLECTOR&-w
GRATES AND
PANS
r OVEN VENT
Z-TIMED/MANUAL
SURFACE BURNER
AND
CONTINUOUS- OVEN CONTROLS
CLEANING OVEN OVEN RACK GUIDE
BROILER DRAWER
SWITCH
SILICONE
HEAT SEAL
\ /&A&\\‘-
- REMOVAEI F
OU
\ OVEN BURNER
(not shown) I

Using your range
NUMBER PADS -
EXHAUST SYSTEM
OVEN
TEMPERATURE I
CONTROL TtMBo/MAWL
SWtT$N
I MBALTtMBR”
/
CONTROL PADS
LEFl FRONT / LEFl REAR &FACE
R&tTFRUNT Rt&T ROAR
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 vent
cover).
To use only the lower vent: To use both vents:
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.
l Center the switch to turn the vent
system OFF.
l Raise the vent cover above the
microwave oven.
l Turn on desired fan speed by
following the directions.
Note: Ifthe 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 to protect the oven. Ifthis occurs it can not be turned off wtth
the EXHAUST switch. It will stay on until the area cools down or until the
microwave oven shuts off.
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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 LITEposition. After the burner lights, turn the control to
the desired setting.
See the “Cooking Guide” tor 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.
Do not cook with
the control in
the LITE position.
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
large amounts
of vegetables.
Use a low set-
ting to keep
foods warm until
ready to serve
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Using the Lower Oven
Baking
Racks should be placed so the top
of the food will be centered in the
oven. Always leave at least 1% 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:’
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.
2. Set the Oven Temp control knob
to the baking temperature you
want The oven burner will auto-
matically light in 50-60 seconds
3. Preheat the oven for10 minutes
before adding food. NOTE: Oven
racks, walls and door will be hot.
Do not place food directly on
oven bottom.
4. During baking. the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain the
temperature setting
5. When Baking is done, turn the
Oven Temp control knob to OFF

Broiling
The Broiler Drawer is located below the oven door. Always broil with the
drawer and oven door completely closed.
1. Pull the broiler drawer open and
tilt the door panel down. 2. Place broiler pan grid so grease
can drain down sides into lower
part of broiler pan. See picture.
3. Place food on broiler pan and
place”ment chart in the “Cooking
Guide” for recommended pan
position the broiler pan before
positions.
turnina on the broiler. See pan
4. Set the Oven Temp control knob
5. When broiling is done, turn the
to BROIL. The broiler will automat-
Oven Temp control knob to OFF.
ically light in 50-60 seconds.
DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROILER BEFORE USING. COMPLETELY CLOSE
THE BROKER DRAWER DUR#NG BROKtN6.

Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’ Control
The automatic MEALTIMER” Control will turn the lower oven on and off at times
you set...even when you are not around.
Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such
as meats 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.
To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
3. Set TIMED/MANUAL switch at TIMED
position.
5. Touch STOP TIME Pad. Touch
number pads for the time you
want baking to stop.
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2. Make sure the clock on the micro-
wave control display is set to the
correct time of day. (See Upper
Microwave Oven Use & Care
Guide for instructions.]
4. Touch STARTTIME Pad. Touch
number pads for the time you
want baking to start. (Option: Skip
this step if you want baking to start
immediately.)
6. Set the Oven Temp control knob to
the baking temperature you want.
When the start time is reached, the
oven burner will automatically
light in 50-60 seconds.

7. Touch START.The oven will now
start and stop automatically.
To cancel MEALTIMER’ :
8. After baking is done or to stop
the oven before preset time, turn
the Oven Temp control knob to
OFF Set the TIMED/MANUAL switch
to the MANUAL position.
Touch STARTTIME. Touch CANCEL. Turn the Oven Temp control knob to OFF.
Return TIMED/MANUAL switch to MANUAL position.
The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the
ovens through vents located at the
back of the cooktop and over the
upper oven. Do not block a vent.
Poor baking will result. LOWER /
OVEN VENT

Caring for your cooktop and lower oven
1. Pull knobs straight off.
2. Use warm soapy water, baking
soda and a damp soff cloth or
spray glass cleaner to wipe the
control panels. Rinse and wipe
dry.
3. Wash knobs in warm soapy
water or use baking soda and
a damp, soft cloth or follow
directions provided with glass
cleaner, Rinse well and dry.
CACITION: Do not soak or use
abrasive cleansers. They could
rub off the markings.
4. Push the knobs straight back on.
Make sure they point to OFF.
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Surface Burner Grates and Reflector Pans
3. Wash the grates and reflector
pans in warm soapy water. Rinse
and dry well.
Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lift front of cooktop at corners and
swing up the support rod.
2. Carefully lowerthe cooktop onto
the support rod.
3. Wipe surface under cooktop with
warm soapy water. Use soapy
plastic scrub pad on stubborn
spots.
2. Lift off the grates and remove the
reflector pans.
4. Replace reflector pans and
grates.

Surface Burners
TYPICAL TOP BURNERFLAME
Lift up the cooktop, following the instructions on page 13
Wipe off surface burners with warm 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 surface burners for
cleaning (see page 17),or call a qualified technician for burner adjustments.
To adjust the HI and LO settings on the control knobs:
1. Turn on the surface burners, then set the controls on LO.
2. Without changing the burner settings, remove the control knobs.
3. Firmly grasp the control stem and insert a small bladed screwdriver into
the end of the stem. Turn the screwdriver in either direction until the flame
height is ‘/s in (.318 cm] or lower in size. Flame must be large enough to
maintain a STABLE FLAME on all burner ports.
NEVER ADJUST THE FLAME SIZE AT THE MEDIUM SETTING.
The Oven Door
Removing the oven door will make it easier to clean the oven,
1.
position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift
off of hinges at bottom corners of
door.
3. To replace, fit the bottom corners
of the door over the ends of the
hinges.
Push the door down evenly. The
door will close only when it is on
the hinges correctly.
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The Continuous-Cleaning Oven
Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain-enamel. Your continu-
ous-cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain-enamel
A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher
surface. The bead of fat chars and turns black. The spread-out fat gradually
burns away at medium to high temperatures (350”-475”F, 176”-246°C) so the
oven can return to a presentably clean condition.
Contlnuous-cleaning
porcelain-enamel
Using Foil
To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of
heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger
than the cooking container.
CAUTION: Do not use foil to cover oven floor or to completely cover a
rack. Good air circulation is needed for the oven to operate properly.
Poor cooking results and damage to the oven could occur.
Cleaning Tips
1. The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand.
2. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may
be needed.
3. Use aluminum foil or a shallow pan according to instructions. Spillovers
do not burn away and may stain the bottom.

and Cleaning
WINDOW-Keep clean with hot
sudsy water. Use a plastic scouring
pad tor stubborn spots. Rinse well.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleaners.
ACKS - Use soapy steel wool pad
)r stubborn stains. Rinse Well. WALLS AND DOOR -Wash with hot soapy water. Use a soapy steel
wool pad for stubborn spots. Rinse
well.
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Cleaning Chart
PART
Exterior
surfaces
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Soft cloth and warm soapy
l Wipe off regularly when cook-
water or baking soda top and range are cool.
Nylon or plastic scrubbing
l Do not allow food containing
pad for stubborn spots acids (such as vinegar, tomato,
lemon juice or milk) to remain on
surface. Acids will remove the
finish.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Surface burner Automatic dishwasher or
l Wash with other cooklng utensils
grates warm soapy water and
plastic scrubbing pad
l Dry completely.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Chrome Automatic dishwasher or
reflector pans warm soapy water and
rllastic scrubbing pad
Surface burners Warm soapy water. a
plastic scrubbing pad
dlshwashlng detergent
or a solution of 1quart
of boiling hot water
and 2 tablespoons of
DIP IT
l Wash with other cooking utensils.
l Clean frequently
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
l Lift-up the cooktop. see page 13
l Wipe off spills immediately after
burner has cooled
In case of stubborn stains:
l Remove burner from manifold
with phillips screwdnver.
l Soak In warm soapy water and
wipe with plastic scrubbing pad
and dlshwashing detergent
If stain is still there, soak 20
minutes in boiling water and
DIP IT solution. 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 wood-
en toothpick.
l Do not clean surface burner in
dishwasher.
Broiler drawer, Warm soapy water and
l Clean after each use.
pan and grid plastic scrubbing pad
l Wash pan and grid with other
utenslis
l After broiler is cool, wipe
Interior with warm damp cloth
For stubborn spots, use a plastic
scrubbing pad
Control knobs Warm soapy water and
l Wash. rinse and dry well
3oft cloth
l Do not soak.
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PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
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.
Oven racks Warm soapy water and l Wash, rinse and dry well. Use
plastic scrubbing pad plastic scrubbing pad for stub-
born areas.
Lower oven door Spray glass cleaner; warm l Make sure oven is cool.
glass soapy water and soft cloth.
l Follow directions provided with
cleaner
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
Continuous- Warm, soapy water or
l Most fat spatters on oven
Cleaning oven soapy scrubbing pad. walls and floor will grad-
Heavy-duty aluminum foil ually reduce to a presenta-
or shallow pan. bly clean condition during
baking.
l Clean stubborn spots or stains.
Rinse well with water.
l Place piece of foil or shallow
pan, slightly larger than the
cooking container, on lower rack
to catch spillovers. Do not cover
entire rack with foil.
l Do not use commercial oven
cleaners.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to push any object into the openings of the
protective shield surrounding the ignitor coil that is located at the top of
the oven. The coil could be damaged.
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Cleaning the Grease Filters
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month
NOTE: lt you are using charcoal filters from the Non-Vent Kit
(Part No. 814023), they should be replaced every 12 months. Do
not attempt to clean.
Lower Filters
(beneath the microwave oven)
1. To remove each filter, place
thumb in the indentation at the
center front of the filter. Push
back and pull down.
2. To replace, place the long edge
of the filter against the clips at
the back of the opening. Push
filter back and up until it snaps
into place.
Top Filter
(above the microwave oven, under the vent cover)
1. To remove filter, lift vent cover. Use
plastic tab at center of the filter to
push up and lift out the filter.
2. To replace,placetopedgeofthe
filter against the clips at the top of
the opening. Push up and in until
filter snaps in place. Make sure
the plastic tab at the bottom of the
filter is facing out.
POclean the Rlters, soak in hot water and a mild detergent. Scrub and swish to
remove embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to dry. [Filters may be
washed in the dishwasher. Howeverthe aluminum will darken. Using ammonia
for cleaning will also cause the aluminum to darken.)
CAUTION: Do not operate the exhaust vent system without the filters in place.
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The Cooktop Light
The Top light switch is located below the upper control panel. Push the right
side of the switch to turn the light ON. Push the left side of the switch to
turn the light OFF.
To replace:
Remove the screws and metal
trim that supports the top of the light
cover. The glass is heavy. Hold it
securely.
3. Grasp the fluorescent tube at both
ends. Roll bottom of tube towards
the front until both ends come out
of the receptacles, Replace with
a 20-watt cool-white fluorescent
tube.
2. With both hands, pull top of light
cover towards you and lift It out of
bottom support trim
4. With both hands, carefully fit the
glass light cover into the bottom
metal support trim. Replace the top
support trim and screw.
Turn the electric power back on at
the main power supply
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