Whirlpool lSF034PEW User manual

GAS
RANGE
Continuous-Cleaning
Model lSF034PEW

Contents
Page
BEFOREYOU USEYOUR RANGE. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . 3
PARTSAND FEATURES.. . . . 6
USING YOUR RANGE. . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Surface Burners . . 7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . B
Using the Minute Timer. . . 9
Using the Oven Temp
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Baking.. . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Broiling . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER’”Clock.. . . . . . . 11
The Oven Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Page
CARING FORYOUR RANGE . . . . 14
Control Panels . . . . . 14
Surface Burner Grates and
Reflector Pans. . . . . . . . . . 15
Lift-Up Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Surface Burners . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Oven Door . . . . . . . . . 16
The Continuous-Cleaning
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing the Oven Light . . . . 20
IF YOU NEEDSERVICEOR
ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
01989 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you useyour range
You are responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide.
l Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to hold itsweight,
and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation
Instructions.)
l Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly
l Properly maintaining the range.
l Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation.
However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation and safety
precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory
aeration.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrlcal shock,
Injury to persons, or damage when using the
range, follow barlc precaullonr, Including
. FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STOREOR USEGASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION,
SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFERTO THIS MANUAL. FOR ASSIST-
ANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A
QUALIFIED INSTALLER, SERVICE AGENCY, MANUFACTURER
(DEALER) OR THEGAS SUPPLIER.
- IMPORTANT -
Tothe Installer: Please leave this instruction book with the unit.
Tothe Consumer: Please read and keep this book for future reference.
l Read all instructions before using
the range. installed by a qualified installer.
The range must be properly con-
* Install or locate the range only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions. It is rec-
ommended that the range be
netted to the proper gas supply
and checked for leaks. The range
must also be properly connected
to electrical supply and
grounded.

l Do not operate the range if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged.
l Do not use the range for warming
or heating the room. Persons could
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
l Usethe range only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
l Do not wear loose or hanging
garments when using the range.
They could ignite if they touch a
hot surface burner and you could
be burned.
l Do not touch surface burners,
areas near burners or interior sur-
faces of oven. Areas near surface
burners and interior surfaces of an
oven become hot enough to
cause burns. During use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flam-
mable materials contact surface
burners, areas near surface
burners or interior surfaces of
oven. Other surfaces of the range
may become hot enough to
cause burns; such as,the oven
vent opening, the surface near the
vent opening, the cooktop, the
oven door and window.
l Make sure the utensils you use are
large enough to contain food and
avoid boil-avers and spillovers.
Heavy splattering or spillovers left
on a range can ignite and burn
you. Pan size is especially impor-
tant in deep fat frying.
l Turn pan handles inward, but not
over other surface burners. Thiswill
help reduce the chance of burns,
igniting of flammable materials,
and spills due to bumping of
the pan.
l Useonly dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on surface
burners may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholder touch
surface burners. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth for a pot-
holder. They could catch on fire.
l Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
range. Only certain types of glass,
glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen-
ware or other glazed utensils are
suitable for ranges without break-
ing due to the sudden change
in temperature.
l Do not use decorative covers or
trivets over the surface burners.
l Do not heat unopened containers.
They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury
l Grease isflammable and should
be handled carefully. Letfat cool
before attempting to handle
it.Do not allow grease to collect
around cooktop or in vents. Wipe
spillovers immediately.
l Do not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan.
Smother flaming pan on range by
covering with a well-fitted lid,
cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming
grease outside of pan can be
extinguished with baking soda or,
if available, a multipurpose dry
chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
l Never leave surface burners
unattended at high heat settings.
A boil-over could result and
cause smoking and greasy spill-
overs that may ignite.
l Make sure surface burners are off
when you are finished, and when
you aren’t watching.
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l Usecare when opening oven 0 Clean your range regularly See
door. Let hot air or steam escape care and cleaning instructions in
before removing or replacing this manual.
food. l Be sure all range parts are cool
l Always position oven racks in before cleaning.
desired location while oven is l Do not clean door heat seal. It is
cool. essential for a good seal. Care
l Do not store flammable materials should be taken not to rub,
on or near the range. They could damage, or move the seal. Clean
explode or burn. only parts recommended in this
l Do not store things children might Use and Care Guide.
want above the range. Children l Do not use oven cleaners. No
could be burned or injured while commercial oven cleaner or oven
climbing on it. liner protective coating of any
l Do not leave children alone or kind should be used in or around
unattended in area where the any part of the oven.
range is in use. They should never 0 Do not repair or replace any part
be allowed to sit or stand on any of the range unless specifically
part of the range. They could be recommended in this manual. All
burned or injured. other servicing should be referred
l Never use a match or other flame to a qualified technician.
to look for a gas leak. Explosion l Disconnect the electrical supply
and injury could result. before servicing the range.
l Know where your main gas shut off
valve is located.
l Keep range vents unobstructed.
- SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS -
Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and
mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card provlded wlth this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need serv-
ice or call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers
from plate (under the cooktop) Model Number
and purchase date from sales
slip.
Serial Number
l Keep this book and the sales slip
together in a handy place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features
Model lSF034PEW
MINUTE
TIMER\
HEAT SEAI
STARTTIME
KNOB
CLOCK / STOP TIME
SURFACE
\ BURNERS
Y.OVEN
LIGHT SWITCH
SURFACE BURNER
GRATES AND CHROME
REFLECTORPANS
ONTROLS
III ’ OVEN RACK GUIDE
REMOVABLE
iN DOOR
‘OVEN BURNER
_.. _
(nor snolwn]
BROILER DRAWEd I CON\TINUOUS-
CLEANING OVEN
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE(under cooktop)
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Using your range
OVEN
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL \
RIGHT FRONT OVEN LIGHT 1
CONTROL KNOB SWITCH
\ \
RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB
CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB INDICATORS
Using the Surface Burners
This range isequipped with electronic ignitors. Electronic ignitors
automatically light the burners each time they are used.
Surface Burner Indicators
The solid dot in the surface burner
indicator shows which surface burner
isturned on by that knob.
Control knobs must be pushed in,
then turned to LITEposition. The click-
ing sound isthe ignition sparking.
Tostop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob
back to a desired setting. The control
knob has stops for HI,and LO,
however it can be set anywhere be-
tween HIand LO.Do not cook wlfh
the control In the LITEposltlon.
1
Bum, Fire and Exploslon Hazard
l Burner flame should not extend
beyond the edge of the cooklng
utensll. The flame can burn you
and cause poor cooklng resutts.
l Be sure all control knobs are
turned to OFFwhen you are not
cooklng. Someone could be
burned or a fire could start If a
burner Is acoldentally lefl ON.
* If the flame should go out while
cooking, or If there Is a strong
gas odor, turn the burners OFF.
Walt flve mlnutes for the gas
odor to disappear, before
rellghtlng burner. If gas odor Is
still present, see safety note on
page 3. Failure to follow these
precautions could result In
exploslon or fire.
mDo not attempt to light the oven
burner durlng a power failure.
Personal InJury could result.
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In Case of a Prolonged Power Failure
Surface burners with electronic ignitors can be manually lighted. Hold a lit
match near the burner and turn the control to the LITE position. After the burner
lights, turn the control to the desired setting.
Until you get used to the sefflngs, use the following as a gulde.
UseME 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 LITEposl-
Non.
UseHI to start
foods cooking
or to bring liq-
uids to a boil.
Use a medlum
setting to start
cooking or to fry
chicken or pan-
cakes: for gravy,
puddings and
icing or to cook
large amounts
of vegetables.
UseLO to
keep foods
warm until
ready to serve
Setting the Clock
Push In and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
1. Push In Mlnute Timer Knob and
turn In either dlrectlon until clock
shows the right time of day.
2. Let the Mlnute llmer Knob pop
out. Turn in either direction until
Minute Timer hand points to OFF.
The clock setitng will change if
you push In the knob when
turnlng.

Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. Itworks like a kitchen timer.
Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
DO NOT PUSHIN THEKNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
1. Without pushlng It ln,turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the hand
passes the setting you want.
2. Wlthout pushing In, turn the knob
back to the setting you want.
When the tlme is up, a buzzer will
sound. Tostop the buzzer, turn the
Minute Timer hand to OFF.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THEMINUTETIMER KNOB CHANGES THECLOCK
SETTING.
Using the Oven Temp Control
Baking
The rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least lY2to
2 inches (4-5 cm] between the sides
of the pan and the oven walls and
other pans.
1. Position the racks properly before
turning on the oven. To change
rack posltlon, pull rack out to
stop, raise front edge and lift out.
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oven temp
2. Setthe Oven Temperature Control
knob to the baking temperature
you want. The oven burner will auto-
matically light in 5060 seconds.*
4. During baking, the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain the
temperature setting.
3. Preheat the oven for10 minutes
before adding food. NOTE:Oven
racks, walls and door will be hot.
Do not place tood directly on
oven bottom.
5. When baking isdone, turn the
Oven Temperature 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 info lower
part of broiler pan. See picture.
*NOTE: The oven temperature selections on the Oven Temperature Control
knob are shown In “F.
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3. Place food on broiler pan and
position the broiler pan before
turning on the broiler.
oven temp oven temp
4. Setthe Oven Temperature Control
knob to BROIL.The broiler will auto-
matically light in 50-60 seconds.
5. When broiling isdone, turn the
Oven Temperature Control knob
to OFF
DO NOT PREHEATTHEBROILERBEFOREUSING. COMPLETELYCLOSE
THEBROILERDRAWER DURING BROILING.
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock
The automatic MEALTIMER’”Clock is designed to turn the 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, etc...undercooklng will result.
To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock Is set to
the correct ttme of day. /
3. Push in and turn the Start Time Knob
clockwlse to the time you want
baking to start.
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob
clockwlse to the time you want the
oven to shut off.
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oven temp
5. Setthe Oven Temperature Control
6. After baking Is done or to stop
knob to the baking temperature the oven before preset time, turn
you want. When the start time is the Oven Temperature Control
reached, the oven burner will au- knob to OFFand push in on the
fomafically light in 50-60 seconds. Stop Time Knob.
To start baking now and stop automatically:
1. Position rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock issetto the righttime of day.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the
oven to shut off.
4. Setthe Oven Temperature Control knob to the baking temperature
you want.
5. After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset time, turn the
Oven Temperature Control knob to OFFand push in on the Stop Time Knob.
6. NOTE:After the cooklng cycle has ended It Is necessary to either
reset the tlmer for addltlonal cooking operattons or return the timer
to manual. This Is done by pushlng in on the Stop Tlme Knob.
IMPORTANT: IFTHETIMER HAS NOT BEENRETURNEDTO MANUAL OR
RESEfFORANOTHER COOKING OPERATION, THEOVEN WILL NOT
FUNCTION.
To avold sickness and food waste when uslng the MEALTIMER’” control:
l Do not use foods that will spoil while waltlng for oooklng to start, such
as dishes with mllk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish.
Any food that has to wait for cooklng to start should be very cold or
frozen before lt Is put In the oven. MOST UNFROZENFOODS SHOULD
NEVERSTAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORECOOKING STARTS.
l Do not use foods contalnlng baklng powder or yeast when using
delay start. They will not rise properly.
l Do not allow food to remaln In oven for more than two hours after end
of cooklng cycle.

The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the
oven through a vent located under
the backguard.
OVEN VENT
Burn Hazard
I
When the oven Is ON. Dans and
pan handles left ned; the oven
vent can become hot enough to
burn the user and to melt plastics.
Use potholders to move pans.
Never store plastics, paper or
other items that could melt or burn
near the oven vent, or any of the
surface burners. 1
L
The vent is needed for air circulation.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.

Caring for your range
Control Panels
Burn, Electrical Shook, Fire and Explosion Hazard
l Make sufe all controls are OFFand the range Is cool before cleaning.
l Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.
l Do not use gasollne or other flammable llqulds or vapors to clean this
or any other appliance.
l Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materlals,
gasollne and other flammable vapors and Ilqulds.
l Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventllatlon air.
Failure to follow these guldellnes could result In burns, electrloal shock,
fire or exploslon.
1. Pull control knobs straight off.
3. Wash control knobs in warm
soapy water. Rinse well and dry.
Do not soak.
NOTE:Do not use abrasive cleansers.
They could rub off the markings.
2. Usewarm soapy water or spray
glass cleaner and a soft cloth to
wipe the control panels. Rinse and
wipe dry.
4. Push control knobs straight back
on. Make sure they point to OFF.

Surface Burner Grates and Reflector Pans
1.
Make sure all surface burners
are off and the surrounding parts 2. Liftoff grates and remove the
are cool. reflector pans.
3. Wash the grates and reflector
pans in automatic dishwasher or 4. Replace reflector pans and
grates.
use warm soapy water and plas-
tic scrub pad. Rinse and dry well.
Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lift front of cooktop at corners and
swing up the support rod.
2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto
the support rod.
Personal InJury and Product
Damage Hazard
l Be sure the rod fits In the notch 3. Wipe surface under cook-top with
In the cooktop and Is held warm soapy water. Usesoapy
securely. Mlure to do so could plastic scrub pad on stubborn
result In personal InJury trom the
Spots.
cooktop accldentally falling.
l Do not drop the cooktop.
Damage can result to the por-
celain and the cooktop frame.
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Surface Burners
I
TYPICAL TOP BURNER FLAME
Liftup the cooktop, following the instructions on page 15.
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 pagel9), or call a qualified technician for burner adjustments.
To adJust the LOsettings 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. Turnthe screwdriver in either direction until the flame
height isYein. (3.2 mm] or lower in size. Flame must be large enough to
malntaln a STABLEFLAME on all burner ports.
NEVERADJUST THEFLAME SIZEAT THEMEDIUM SEllING.
The Oven Door
Removing the oven door will make it easier to clean the oven.
Burn and Electrlcal Shock Hazard
Make sure all controls are OFFand the oven Is
11betore removlng oven door. Fallure to do
so can result In burns or electrlcal shock.
1. Open the door to the first stop
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. Your continuous-
cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat spat-
ter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface.
The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black. The spread-out
fat on the rough surface gmdually burns away at medlum to htgh baklng
temperatures so the oven can return to a presentably clean condition.
Using Foil
Tocatch 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.
Burn, Electrlcal Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
l Make sure all controls are OFFand the oven
Is cool before uslng foil. Fallure to do so can
result In burns or electrical shock.
l Do not use toll to cover oven floor or to
completely cover a rack. Good air clrcula-
lton Is needed for the oven to operate prop-
erly. Poor cooklng results and damage to
the oven could occur.
1. Turn off all controls. 2. Posltlon toll or pan under the
cooklng container. Make sure the
foil is centered and large enough
to catch any spillovers.

Zleaning Tips
I. The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand.
1. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may
be needed.
1. Use aluminum foil or a shallow pan according to instructions. Spill-overs
do not burn away and may stain the bottom.
Hand Cleaning
WINDOW-Keep clean with hot
soapy water. Usea plastic scrubbing
Personal Injury Hazard pad for stubborn spots. Rinse well.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive
Do not use oven cleaning prod- cleansers.
ucts. Some can become trapped
In the porcelain surface and
glve off harmtul fumes.
LACKS- Use a soapy steel wool
jad for best cleaning results. Rinse
tell.
WALLS AND DOOR -Wash with hot
soapy water. Usea steel wool pad or
plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn
spots. Rinse well.
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Cleaning Chart
PART
EXierl0r
surtaoes
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Warm soapy water and a
l Wipe off regularly when cooktop
soft cloth. and range are cool.
Plastic scrubbing pad for l Do not allow food contalnlng
heavily-soiled areas.
acids (such as vlnegar, tomato,
lemon juice or milk) to remain
on surface. Acids will remove
the tlnlsh.
l Do not use abraslve or harsh
cleansers.
Surface burner
Warm soapy water and a
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
grates plastic scrubbing pad.
l Do not use abraslve or harsh
cleansers.
Chrome
reflector pans
Warm soapy water and a
l Wash with other cooking
plastic scrubbing pad. utensils.
l Clean frequently.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleaners.
Surtace burners
Warm soapy water or
l Lift-up the cooktop, see page15
sPraV glass cleaner and a
soft cloth. .
Wipe off spills, immediately
after burner has cooled.
In case ot stubborn stalns:
l Remove burner from manifold
with phillips screwdriver.
l Soak in warm soapy water and
wipe with a plastic scrubbing pad.
l Rinse and dry well.
l If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight pin. Do not enlarge or dlstorl
ports. Do not use a wooden toothplck.
l Do not clean surface burner In
dlshwasher.
Broiler drawer,
Warm soapy water or a
pan and grtd
plastic scrubbing pad.
l Clean atter each use.
l Wash pan and grid with other
utensils.
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 a l Wash, rinse and dry well.
soft cloth.
l Do not soak.
Control panels
Warm soapy water or
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
wav glass cleaner and a
soft cloth. 0
Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
Oven racks
Warm soapy water and a
l Wash, rinse and dry well. Use
plastic scrubbing pad. plastic scrubbing pad for stub-
born areas. -
Oven door
glass
Spray glass cleaner;
warm soapy water and
soft cloth.
l Make sure oven Is cool.
l Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
. Wash, rinse and dry well.
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PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Contlnuous- Warm soapy water or
l Clean stubborn spots or stains.
Cleanlng oven
soapy scrubbing pad. Rinse well with water.
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
l Place piece of foil or shallow
or shallow pan. pan, slightly larger than the
cooking container, on lower rack
to catch spillovers.
l Do not use commercial cleaners.
Most tat spatters on Contlnuous-Cleanlng
porcelain lnterlor surtace gradually reduce
to a presentably clean condltlon durlng normal
baklng or roastlng opemtlons.
Changing the Oven Light
The oven light will only come on when you push the Oven Light switch on the
control panel. Push it again to turn off the light.
To Replace:
ElectrIcal Shock and Burn Hazard
Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has
been turned OFFbefore replaclng the light bulb. Failure to do so could
result In electrlcal shock or burns.
1. Unplug appliance or disconnect
at the main power supply. 2. Remove the light bulb from its
socket. Replace with a 40-watt
appliance bulb. Plug in
appliance or reconnect at the
main power supply
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