Whirlpool RJE-390P User manual

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MdelsRllE-390P
Model and Serial
Number Plate
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Light Switch
Removable
Storage Drawer
FibergIass
Heat Seal -
Oven Door -
Control Panel
Chrome Trim
Bake Element

Oven Temperature Oven Top Light Switch Surface Unit Minute Timer
Control Knob Selector Knob
Oven Signal Light Lock Light Clean Light Oven Light Switch Surface Unit
Control Knobs
Table of Contents
BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE
USING THE SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS
USING THE OVEN CONTROLS
l Baking ., ,,, ..,,,,..,,..,......
. Broiling
l Vanable Broil Features
l Resetting the Oven Temperature’Control.Knob : : : : : : : I :
SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY
USING THE MINUTE TIMER
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER’ CLOCK
OVENRACKPOSITIONS
USINGTHEOVENLIGHT ,,, .._.
USING THE TOP LIGHT
THE OVEN VENT
THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE
USING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
l Removing and Replacing Control Knobs
l Cleaning Under the Cooktop
l Removing the Storage Drawer
l Cleaning Chart
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR HELP
1 Before calling for service
2. If you need service
3. Ifvouhaveaproblem.. ::::..:: ,,.,.. .,......
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Digital Clock Stop Time Knob
Start Time Knob
Before using your range
IMPORTANT
This is the oni) fine print you‘ll find in this booklet. Please read it to
be sure you use your range as it was meant to be used.
We build appliances to last. but we can‘t control how they are used.
Before using it. you are personally responsible for making sure that it..
is properly installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and
In a well-ventilated room.
is connected only to the right kind of outlet. with the right electric supply
and grounding.
ISused only for jobs expected of home ranges.
is out of the weather
is properly malntaintjd
is not used by children or others who may not understand how It should
be used
Using the surface unit controls
To turn on surface
unit PUSH IN and
turn until desired set-
ting shows in the
window.
The Surface Unit Control Knobs must be pushed in before turning
them This helps avoid turning them on accidentally when wiping off the
Control Panel. And it helps keep small children from turning them on. You
must push in on them...then turn until the setting you want shows in
the window.
A design by t’a~h knob tells which unit ISturned on by that knob.
(For example. [ . I shou’s that the right front unit.. .the one closest to you
on your right.. .uill heist when you push in and turn that knob.)
The knob may be set anywhere between “HI” and “OFF.” As you
use your surface units. you will get used to the settings that match your
pots. pans and favorite’ foods the best
As a guide. the setting should cook at about the following heats:
HI - To starI most foods cooking. To bring water to a boil.
MED-HI --To hold a rapld boil: to fry pancakes or chicken.
MED - To make gravy. puddings and icings: to cook large quan-
tlties of vegetables.
MED-LO -- To keep food cooking after starting it at a higher setting.
LO - To keep food ivarm until ready to serve. You can set the
heat higher or lower within the “LO” range to help keep
food at the temperature you want.
The Signal Light will glow whenever a Surface Unit is on. Be
sure this light is off when you have finished cooking.
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To bake, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to BAKE.
To broil. turn the Oven
Selector Knob to
BROIL.
ALWAYS broil with the
door open about 4
inches (10 cm).
Using the Oven Controls
Baking:
First-Follow the directlons on page 7 for “Positioning Oven
Racks.”
Second-Turn the Oven Selector Knob to “BAKE.”
Third-Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking
temperature you want. The Oven Signal Light will glow while the oven is
heating. When this light goes off. the oven has heated to the temperature
you set.
Fourth-Place food in oven. The heating elements turn off and
on dunng baking to keep the oven at the temperature you set. The Oven
Signal Light will glow when the heating elements are on.
Fifth-When the baking isdone. turn both the Oven Temperature
and Oven Selector Knobs to “OFF”
NOTE: Do not lock the oven door durmg baking If you do. you
may not be able to unlock it until the oven has cooled.
Broiling:
First-Follou the directions below for placing the meat at the right
distance from the Broil Element.
Second-Turn the Oven Selector to “BROIL.“
Third-Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to “BROIL” or
turn it to a lower temperature (see “Variable Broil Feature.” on page 5 )
Fourth-Put the broiler pan on the oven rack.
Fifth-Keep the oven door open about four inches (10 cm).
There is a stop in the hinges to hold it there. The Oven Slgnal Light will
glow while the broil element is on.
Sixth-When you are through. turn both the Oven Temperature
Control and the Oven Selector Knobs to “OFF.”
The following chart suggests broiling times and oven-rack po-
sitions for different kinds of meats when the Oven Selector Knob is set
to BROIL.
Inches (cm) from
top of food Approximate
to Broil Minutes
Element 1st side 2nd side
3” (S cmi 7-C) :1-5
3” (X cm) 9-11 4-7
3” IS cm) ll-1:1 5-7
4”-5’ (10-13 cm) 1%15 6-S
4”-5”(10-13cm) 17-19 x-10
4”--5” (10-13 cm) 19-21 14-16
Ii” iX cm) 6-8 4-5
13”IX cml 6-X 4-5
:3” iX cm) 6-8 4-5
3” (S cm) 6 4
4”-5” (10-13 cm) 15 10
Description
l’(Z.>cm
1” (2 5 cm)
l”l2 5cml
l’? 14cmj
lli’14cml
1’2’ (4cml
‘2” 11cm)
7”-9” (1X-23 cm) 25-30 10-12
3” (Hcm) 11-16 9-14
3” (S cm) 7-8 5-7
3” (8 cm) 3 3
4”-5” (10-13 cm) 6-7 4-s
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Loosen the Locking
Screw
Lower: move black part
toward “LO.”
One notch equals about
10°F (S’C).
Higher: move black
part toward “HI.”
One notch equals about
10°F (ST).
Minute Timer
Variable Broil Feature:
You migh: want to broil some foods slower than others. Broiling
can be slowed down by settmg a lower temperature on the Oven Temper-
ature Control Knob Instead of “BROIL.” Using a lower temperature will
cause the broil element to turn on and off during the broiling so that the
food broils more slog ly.
When the Oven Temperature Control Knob is on “BROIL.” the
Broil Element heats all the time. Set the temperature lower and it heats
some of the time The lower the temperature setting. the shorter are the
periods of heating
NOTE: The Oven Selector must be in the “BROIL” position in
order for the Broil Element to heat
Resetting the oven temperature control:
Does your new oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven?
The temperatures in older ovens often shift very gradually, getting hotter
or colder without the user really noticing the change. Your new oven is
properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. but when compared
to your old range. the new design may give you different baking results If
you think that the temperature setting on your range needs to be hotter or
colder. you can adjust the Oven Temperature Control Knob by yourself.
To adjust the setting, first pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob
straight off. On the back. just across from the locking screw, are a row of
notches on the black part of the knob and one tooth on the chrome part.
To set your oven about lO”F(5’C) cooler. loosen the locking screw
about two full turns and move the row of notches one notch closer to
“LO.” To set your oven about 10-F(5’C) warmer. move the row of
notches one notch closer to “HI.” Each notch equals about 10-F(5’C).
Tighten the locking screw and put the knob back on the
control panel
Setting the clock to the correct time of day
1. Push in the Minute Timer Knob and turn it clockwise until the digits
show the correct time of day.
2 The Minute Timer dial will turn asyou set the clock. When clock is set.
let the knob pop out. Then. while it is out. turn the Minute Timer hand
counter-clockwise to “OFF.” If you push in on the knob when setting
the Minute Timer. you will change the setting of the clock.
Using the Minute Timer
Turn the knob until the minutes you want to time show in the
window. When the time you set is up. a buzzer will sound. Turn the dial to
“OFF” to stop the burzer.
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It only buzzes
when the time you set is up. It can be used to time almost any cooking
operation. It can even remind you of other things (like when to add
softener to the washer).
For the most accurate timing, turn the knob past the time you
want Thcln turn it back to the setting
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Using the automatic MEALTIMER:’ clock
The automatic feature of the MEALTIMER’ Clock lets you be away
from home when the oven starts. or when it stops. It will turn on and off
automatically. or lust turn off automatically.
Let‘s say you have a roast that will take four hours to cook Dinner
is supposed to be at 6:O0. but you have an appointment at 1:30 and you
know you won’t get home until at least 4-00. When do you have time to
put in the roast’?
With the Automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock. it’s easy. Just before you
leave for your appointment. put the roast in the oven. set the start time for
2:00 and the stop time for 6:OO (four hours). Set the Oven Selector to
“TIMED” and set the Oven Temperature Control Knob for the tempera-
ture you want. Then leave. The oven will start at 2:OO.bake for four hours
at the selected temperatur-e. and shut off at 6:OO.
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To start and stop your oven automatically:
1. Be sure the clock is set to the
right time of day. (The start
and stop time hands will also
show the correct time.)
3. Push in and turn the Start
Time Knob clockwise to the
time you want the oven to
start.
5. Turn the Oven Temperature
Control Knob to the temper-
ature you want to use to cook
the food.
2. Place the food in the oven.
4. Push in and turn the Stop
Time Knob clockwise to the
time you want the oven to
stop.
6. Set the Oven Selector to
“TIMED.”

To remove rack, pull
forward until rack
stops, lift front and pull.
When cooking is finished, turn both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control Knobs to “OFF.”
If you want to stop the oven before it stops automatically, turn
the Temperature and Selector Knobs to “OFF.” Remove food from the
oven. You don’t have to do anything with the Stop Time Knob.
When vou want the oven to start now, but ston automaticallv:
Be sure the clock and the start and stop time hands show the right time
of day
Put the food in the oven.
Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob to the time you want the oven to
stop cooking.
Turn the Oven Selector to “TIMED” and the Oven Temperature Con-
trol to the temperature setting you want.
When cooking is finished. turn the Oven Selector and Temperature
Control Knobs to “OFF.”
Oven rack positions
Your oven has two racks. Always put the racks where you want
them to be before you turn on the oven.
To remove a rack. take hold of it on the front edge and pull it out
until it stops. Then lift up the front edge and pull again. It will slide past the
stops. out of the guides and out of the oven.
To put it back. fit the back corners into the guides at each side of
the oven and slide it in. keeping the front tilted up until the rack passes
the stops in the rack guides.
For:
Baking
Broiling
Roasting LARGE
cuts of meat
Roasting
SMALLER
cuts of meat
Place Rack:
On the second or third rack guide from the top..
so food is in the center of the oven.
So food is about the distance from the broil
element suggested in the broiling timetable
under “Using the Oven Controls.”
On the bottom rack guides.
So food is in the center of the oven.
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To replace the oven
light, remove glass
cover.
l!!F!ml
screws
To replace top light,
remove two outer
screws.
When baking, always leave at least 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of
air space between the sides of a pan and other pans and the oven wall
for air circulation.
For best results. get additional information on placing pans. cookie
sheets and other utensils from the “Cooking Guide.”
Using the oven light
The oven light will come on when the oven door is opened. To turn
on the light without opening the door. push the oven light switch. Push it
again to turn the light off
To replace the oven light bulb:
The oven light bulb has a glass cover which is held on by a wire
holder This cover must be in place when the oven is being used.
1 Turn off the electric power at the main power supply
2 Pull out on the wire holder and move it to one side. This will let you
remove the glass cover
3 Replace the bulb wrth a 40.watt appliance bulb (designed to stand
up to oven heat) available at most grocery. variety and hardware
stores
4 Replace glass cover Snap the wire holder in place.
Using the top light
The fluorescent top light is under the control panel. The Top Light
Switch is on the control panel Push it in and hold it for a second or two to
turn on the top light Push it in again to shut it off
To replace the top light tube:
1. Turn off electrical power at the main power supply.
2. Remove two screws on the outsrde edge of the light shield.
3 Lower the lrght assembly so that you can see the tube.
4 Ttrrn the tube rcward you until it slides out of the end caps.
5 Replace it with any X-watt cool-white fluorescent tube, rotatrr
dway from VOLI
6. Push the assenrbly back up lrnder the control panel and replace
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The oven vPnt
There ISan o\‘en vent under the right rear surface element. When
the oven is on. heated air w~illescape through it. A vent is needed for air
circulation in the oven during baking. You can cook on this surface unit
while the oven is on A warm pan of food will stay warm on this unit while
the oven ISon It may be warm enough to melt butter. too.
Do not try to save heat or energy by blocking the vent. Poor
baking can result. Plastic utensils may melt if they are over the vent
while the oven is on.
The optional rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie with your oven. you can order a kit
from your dealer Easy installation instructions come with the kit.

Using the Self-Cleaning oven cycle
The Self-Cleaning Oven uses high heat that actually burns away
oven soil. For best results and safety, read this section carefully. Make sure
you understand how everything works before you set your oven to
“CLEAN.”
Things to do before you start:
l Some areas may not be cleaned during the Self-Cleaning cycle:
--The frame around the oven opening
-The door. especially the part around the outside of the oven seal.
Soil on these areas WIII be more difficult to remove after the Self-
Cleaning cycle Use hot water and detergent.. or a soapy steel-wool
pad Rinse well
l Do not move or bend the fiberglass oven door seal. Do not try to
clean it by hand.
l The high heat during the cleaning cycle will discolor the racks and
take the shine off them if they are left in the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle If you want your oven racks to stay shiny and bright.
take them out before starting the cleaning cycle. If you do clean the
racks during thczcleaning cycle. read the “Special Tips” at the end of
this section.
l Don‘t leave any pots or pans in the oven during cleaning They won‘t
be able to stand the high heat
l Wipe up spillovers. boilovers and grease that hasn’t baked onto the
bottom of the oven This WIIIhelp reduce smoking during the cleaning
cycle.
l The porcelain reflector bowls may be cleaned in the oven. Put the
oven racks on the second and top rack guides. Wipe the reflector
bowls and put two reflector bowls upside down on each rack. For best
results. they should not touch each other or the oven walls. Chrome
trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven.
l Turn on the vent hood fan or other kitchen vents during the cleaning
cycle This u4l help remove smoke. odor and heat that are normal
during the cycle
l If you have a rotisserie. be sure the motor socket cover is closed.
Setting the controls to the Self- Cleaning cycle:
1. Set the Oven Selector Knob 2. Set the Oven Temperature
to “CLEAN.” Control Knob to “CLEAN.”

3. The clock and dials for start
and stop time should all have the
right time of day.
4. Push in on the Stop Time
Knob and set it ahead as many
hours as you want for the clean-
ing cycle. For a lightly soiled
oven, two hours ahead may be
enough. For heavy soil, three
hours ahead may be about right.
If some soil does not get removed
during the cleaning cycle, see
“Special Tips” later in this
section.
5. Lock the oven door by moving
the Lock Lever all the way to the
right. When it is all the way over,
the Clean Light will come on. If
the Clean Light doesn’t come on,
the lever isn’t all the way over
and the cleaning cycle won’t
start.
When the clean light comes on,
the oven starts the cleaning cycle.
About 20 minutes later, the Lock
Light will come on. It will stay on
during the cleaning cycle. The
door cannot be unlocked while
the Lock Light is on.
6. The oven will shut off when
the preset stop time is reached,
but the oven door will stay locked
until the oven has cooled. When
the Lock Light turns off, turn the
Oven Selector Knob and Oven
Temperature Control Knob to
“OFF.” This turns off the Clean
Light. Now, move the Lock Lever
back to the left. Do notforce the
Lock Leoer. If it doesn’t want to
move easily, wait until it does.
With the Lock Lever all the way
to the left, the oven door can be
opened.
7. When the oven has cooled off
all the way, wipe out any residue
or ashes from the bottom.
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How the Self-Cleaning cycle works:
l When oven controls are set to “CLEAN,” the oven gets much hotter
than it does for cooking. This high heat causes soil on the inside oven
walls to burn off, or break up and mostly disappear. While this is
happening, a special part in the oven vent helps remove smoke. Do
not cover the right-rear surface unit during the cleaning cycle.
l The chart below shows about what happens during a Z-hour Self-
Cleaning cycle. Any time less than that shortens only the cleaning
cycle. not the heating and cooling times.
l Don’t touch the range during the cleaning cycle.. it will be hot.
l When the cleaning cycle is over, you will find some fine ashes in the
oven. The amount of ash depends upon the amount of soil there was
in the oven. When the oven is cool, clean up all that is left with a
damp cloth. cleanser. or a soap-filled steel-wool pad.
l During the cleaning cycle, you may hear the sounds of metal heating
and cooling. These are normal sounds, and a lot like those you can
hear when the oven heats for regular cooking.
SELF-CLEAN OVEN-LIGHT SOIL CYCLE
1000 loo0
800 800
600 6oc’
400 400
200 200
‘Q hr. 1 hr. 1% hr. 2 hr. 242 hr.
Special tips:
l If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as it should be.
the time set for cleaning was probably not long enough. Set the
cleaning time longer next time. You can set it for more than 3
hours, if you want.
l Plan to clean the oven before it gets too heavily soiled. Other-
wise. you may notice more smoke than you would expect com-
ing from the oven vent. And. the cleaning cycle has to be longer
to clean a very soiled oven.
l There will be normal “heat odors” during the cleaning cycle. To
help get rid of them, keep the kitchen well ventilated.
l To stop the cleaning cycle after it has started:
-Turn the Stop Time Knob to the right time of day.
-Turn the Oven Selector Knob to “OFF”
-Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to “OFF.”
-Unlock and open the oven door when the Lock Light turns
off.
NOTE: Do not force the Lock Lever. Wait until it moves easily.
l Do not use foil or other oven liners in your Self-Cleaning Oven.
l Don‘t use commercial oven cleaners in your Self-Cleaning Oven.
l If racks are left in the oven during a cleaning cycle. they will lose
their shme. discolor and be harder to slide in and out. To make
them slide easier. polish the edges of the racks and rack guides
with a soap-fllled steel wool pad, rinse well, and wipe on a thin
coating of salad oil

Cleaning and caring for your range
Your range is designed to be easy to clean. You will usually wipe off
spills and spatters when they happen, but you will sometimes want to
clean under and behind the control knobs and surface units This section
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Off
will tell you how to remove those. and what to use when cleaning.
Removing and replacing surface unit control knobs:
$ 1. Be sure the control knobs are set to “OFF”
-i 2. Pull straight out on the black knobs
% 3. If the control has a chrome trim ring, pull it straight out.
4. Wash the knobs (and trim rings) in warm, sudsy water.
5. Replace the trim rings first. If the control spring was removed, put
it back exactly as shown on the left...small end first.
Pull knob and trim ring
6. Hold the black knob so it points to “OFF,” Push it straight back on.
straight out. Remember Removing and replacing oven control knobs:
how the spring goes.
1. Be sure the knobs are set to “OFF”
2. Pull each knob straight off.
3. Wash the knobs in warm. sudsy water.
4. The knobs are not interchangeable. Make sure you put the adjust-
able Oven Temperature Control Knob on the right place, and the
nonadjustable Oven Selector Knob on the other.
Removing surface units and reflector bowls:
1. First. be sure the Surface Unit Controls are all “OFF” and that the
surface units are cool.
2.
To remove surface
unit, lift and pull
straight out. 3.
See where the surface units plug into the range? Lift each surface
unit about an inch (2.5 cm) at the edge away from the plug-in
(receptacle). Pull the unit straight away from the plug-in. Do not
wash surface units; they will burn themselves clean during nor-
mal use.
Lift out the reflector bowls.
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Hold surface unit level
when replacing.
Prop up the top with
support rod.
Replacinn reflector bowls and surface units:
1
Be sire the surface unit controls are on “OFF”
Put the reflector bowls back into their places. Make sure you can see
the plug-ins (receptacles) for the surface units through the square
hole in the side of each bowl and trim ring.
Hold the surface unit level with the prongs (terminals) pointing at
the plug-in.
With the prongs started in the plug-in. start pushing in on the surface
unit. At the same time. lift a llttle on the side of the surface unit that’s
by the plug-in.
Make sure the surface-unit prongs are pushed into the plug-in as far
asthey will go. The surface unit will fit into the reflector bowl and be
level when everything has been done right.
Cleaning under the cooktop:
To clean the area under the cooktop. lift the front of the cooktop at
the center. Raise the swing-up rod to hold it. (Be sure the tip of the rod is
in the notch in the cooktop.) Usewarm soapy water and a sponge or cloth.
Scouring powders or any other abrasive cleaner may harm porcelain
enamel finishes and can scratch chrome.
Be careful not to raise the cooktop so high that it touches the
control console. And don’t drop it. Dropping the cooktop can chip or crack
a hard porcelain finish. or damage side panels and surface units.
Removing the storage drawer:
The drawer below your oven is meant to store pots and pans.
Never keep anything in there that will burn or melt.
You may want to remove the drawer for cleaning under the range.
Pull it straight out until it stops. Lift the front and pull some more to get it
over the stop Now slide it out until it stops again. Lift the drawer away
from the range until it slips out of the guides.
To put It back. fit the side rails at the back of the drawer into both
guides on the range Push it closed while lifting the front to get past the
stops.
Pull to stop. Lift; pull
again.
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WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Outside of
appliance Soft cloth. warm soapy water
l Wipe off regularly when range is cool.
Nylon or plastic scouring pad l Do not allow food containing acids (such as
for stubborn spots vmegar. tomato. lemon juice or milk) to remain on
surface. Acids will remove the glossy finish.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Surface units No cleaning required
l Spatters or spills will burn off.
l Wipe off excessive spills with damp cloth when
hurface unit is cold. Do not place in Self-Cleaning
(Iven.
l I>0 not Immerse in water.
Control knobs Warm. sudsy water and bristle
l Wash. rinse and dry well.
and chrome brush
rims l Do not soak.
Porcelain Automatic dishwasher or
l Wipe out excess spills. Wash with other cooking
enamel reflec- warm. soapy water utensils for routme cleaning.
tor bowls Self-Cleaning Oven cycle
l Place upside down on oven racks in oven
during Self-Cleaning Oven cycle.
Chrome trim Automatic dishwasher or l Wash with other cooking utensils.
rings warm. soapy water or plastic
scrubbing pad
l 110not place in Self-Cleaning Oven.
Porcelain Warm. soapy water or soapy l iVash u’ith other cooking utensils.
broiler pan and steel wool pads
grid
l Do not place in Self-Cleaning Oven.
Control panel Warm. soapy &later
l Wash. rinse and dry with soft cloth.
Commercial glass cleaner l f’ollow directions wrth cleaner.
Oven racks Self-Cleaning Oven cycle l Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.
Warm. soapy water or soapy l /Vash. rinse and dry. Use soapy steel wool pads for
steel wool pads stubborn areas.
Oven door Warm, soapy water or plastic
l Make certain oven is cool. Wash. rinse and dry well
glass scrubbing pad Lcith soft cloth
Commercial glass cleaner l Follow directions provided with cleaner.
Self-Cleaning For areas outside Self- . Clean before using Self-Cleaning cycle to prevent
Oven Cleaning area use warm. burnon of soil.
soapy water or soapy steel
wool pads
l Follow directions given on page 9 “Usrng the
Self-Cleaning Oven Cycle.”
l Do not use commercial oven cleaners.
Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self-Cleaning Oven.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR HELP, WE SUGGEST YOU FOLLOW
THESE THREE STEPS:
1. Before you call for service” :
If your range does not seem to be operating properly. check the
following before calling for service.
If nothing operates:
l Is the range plugged into an operating outlet or wired into a live circuit
with the proper voltage’? (See Installation Instructions.)
l Have you checked the main fuse or circuittbreaker box?
If the oven will not operate:
l Is the Oven Selector Knob turned to a setting (BAKE or BROIL. but
not TIMED)?
l Is the Oven Temperature Control Knob turned to a temperature
setting?
If surface units will not operate:
l Have you checked the main fuse or ci.rcuit-breaker box?
l Are surface units plugged in all the way?
l Do the control knobs turn?
If surface-unit Control Knob or Knobs will not turn:
l Is the spring put in correctly. as shown on page 12 in the “Cleaning
and Caring for your Range” Section?
l Did you push in before tying to turn’)
If the Self-Cleaning Cycle will not operate:
l Are the Oven Selector Knob and the Oven Temperature Control
Knob set to “CLEAN?“
l Does the Start Time Knob show the correct time of day?
l Is the Stop Time Knob set ahead to the time you want the cleaning
cycle to stop?
l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right? (The Clean Light will come
on )
If cooking results aren’t what you expect:
l Is the range level?
l Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide?
l If baking. have you allowed li% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of
the pans for air circulation?
l Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high? See page 5,
“Resetting Your Oven Temperature Control Knob.”
l Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for?
l Are the pans the size called for in the recipe?
l Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source?
l Do the cooking utensils have smooth, flat bottoms?
l Do the cooking utensils fit the surface unit being used?
See the Cooking Guide for more information on cooking prob-
lems and how to solve them
2. If you need service’ :
If your WHIRLPOOL” appliance ever needs service anywhere in
the United States. help is just a phone call away. .to your nearest
Whirlpool franchised TECH-CARE” service representative.
Whirlpool maintains a nationwide network of franchised
TECH-CARE service companies to fulfill your warranty and provide after-
warranty service and maintenance to keep your WHIRLPOOL appliance
in peak condition
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You’ll find your nearest TECH-CARE service company listed in
your local telephone book Yellow Pages under Washers/Dryers-Repair-
ing or Servicing. Should you not find a listing, dial free, the Whirlpool
COOL-LINE” service assistance telephone number [phone].
When calling from:
Michigan [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii [phone]
If you move..
To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure
its continued satisfactory operation. please telephone your nearest
TECH-CARE” service company for installation or to get the name of a
qualified installer. (Installation cost will. of course. be paid by you.)
Helpful hints..
You can help your TECH-CARE service representative give you
faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance
when requesting service. Also. retain your sales slip and warranty to verify
your warranty status
Remember..
Your TECH-CARE service representative is specially trained in the
expert repairing and servicing of your WHIRLPOOL appliances. He can
help you maintain the quality originally built into your WHIRLPOOL
appliance. So why not take the time. now. to look up his telephone
number and lot it down in the space provided on the cover.
3. If you have a problem’ :
Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL-LINE
service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or write:
Mr Stephen E Upto]: Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center.
2000 U S 33 North
Benton Harbor. Michigan 49022
%.If you must call or write. please provide: your name. address,
telephone number. type of appliance, brand. model. serial number, date
of purchase, the dealer’s name. and a complete description of the prob-
lem. This information ISneeded in order to better respond to your request
for assistance
YLirlpool
Home Applmces
Benlon Harbor. Michigan. Aulomalic Washers. Clothes Dryers.
Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers.
Built-rn Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens.
Compactors. Room Air Condrlioners, Dehumrdiliers. Central
Heatrng and Air Conditioning Syslems.
Quality. Our way of life.
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