Whirlpool RJE-960P User manual

TKirlpool
SO-INCH FREE-STANDING
EYE-LEVEL ELECTRIC RANGE
Models RJE-960P and RJE-963PP
Hood Knockout
Upper Oven
Control Panel
Top Light
Porcelain Enamel
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Automatic Oven
Light Switch
Reflector Bowls with
Chrome Trim
Fiberglass Heat

. Digital Clock
A Minute Timer
A Stop Time Knob
A Start Time Knob
. Upper Oven Signal Light
- Upper Oven Temperature Control Knob
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Upper Oven Seiector Knob
Lower Oven Signal Light
Lower Oven Temperature Control Knob
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Lower Oven Selector Knob
y Surface Unit Signal Lights
Surface Unit Control Knobs
Oven Light Switch
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Table of Contents
BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE ......... ............
USING THE SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS .............
USING THE OVEN CONTROLS .................
l Baking. ....................................
l Broiling ., .... ... ... ... ................
l Variable Broil Feature .. .......... ...............
l Resetting the Oven Temperature Control Knob ......
SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY
USING THE MINUTE TIMER ... ... .... ...........
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER” CLOCK
OVEN RACK POSlTlONS ....... ...........
USING THE OVEN LIGHTS ... ............. ..
USING THE TOP LIGHT ........ .... ...........
THEOVENVENT .............................
THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE ............ ........
YOUR CONTINUOUS CLEANING UPPER OVEN ......
USING THE SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN .......
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR RANGE ........
l Removing and Replacing Control Knobs ...... .......
l Cleaning Under the Cooktop ........... .........
. Removing the Storage Drawer ......................
. Cleaning Chart ... .... ............ .... .......
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR HELP ... ... ... ..
1 Before Calling for Service
2. IfYouNeedService ...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. If You Have a Problem ............ ... ......
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Before using your range
IMPORTANT
This is the only 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..
l is properly rnstalled and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and
in a well-ventrlated room.
l ISconnected only to the right kind of outlet. with the right electric supply
and grounding.
l is used only for jobs expected of home ranges.
l is out of the weather.
l is properly maintained.
l is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should
be used.
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PUSH IN and turn until
the setting shows in the
window.
To bake, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to BAKE.
.
Using the surface unit controls
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.
The four Surface Unit Controls and Signal Lights are arranged In
the same order as the Surface Units. For example. to turn on the right
front Surface Unit [ . 1, push in and turn the lower right Surface Unit
Control [ . 1 The lower right Signal Light [ . 1will glow.
The knob may be set anywhere between “HI” and “OFF” As you
use your surface units. you frill 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 start most foods cooking. To bring water to a boil.
MED-HI - To hold a rapid boil: to fry pancakes or chicken.
MED - 31 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 warm 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.
Using the Oven Controls
To bake. broil or time bake in the upper oven. set the Upper Oven
Selector and the Upper Oven Temperature Control Knob. To bake. broil
or time bake in the lower oven. set the Lower Oven Selector and the
Lower Oven Temperature Control Knob.
Baking:First---Folloiv tht> directions on page 8 for “Positioning Oven
Racks ”
Second-Turn the O~W-~Selector Knob to “BAKE ”
Third -Xirn the O\~en Temperature Control Knob to the baking
temperature you uant 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 during 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 is done, turn both the Oven Temperature
and Oven Selector Knobs to “OFF ”
NOTE: Do not lock the oven door during baking If you do. you
may not be able to unlock It until tht oven has cooled.

To broil, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to
BROIL.
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Upper Oven
ALWAYS broil with the
door open about 4
inches (10 cm).
Lower Oven
Broiling:
First-Follow the directions below for placlng 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.” below).
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 Signal 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.
Food Description
Inches (cm) from
top of food Approximate
to Broil Minutes
Element 1st side 2nd side
Beef Steaks
Rare 1” (2 5 cm)
Medium 1” (2 5 cm)
Well done l”(25cm)
Beef Steaks
Rare 1’2” (4cm)
Medium 1'2" (4 cm)
Well done 1’2”(4cm)
Hamburgers ‘2” (1 cm)
Lamb Chops
Medium 1” (2 5 cm)
Ham SIIC~.precooked ‘~“-1”
or tendered ll-25cm)
Canadian Bacon ‘2’ (1 cm)
Pork Rib or Loln Chop i , “. 1”
Well done (2-2 5 cm)
ChIcken 2 3 Ib
(1-l ~5kg)
cut in half
FlSh ii~tlole
hllets
Liver 1-‘. 4]”
11~2cm)
Frankfurters
Variable Broil Feature:
3” (8 cm]
7-9
3” (8 cm) 9-11
3” (8 cm)
11-13
4” -5” (lo-13 cm) 13-15
4”-5” (lo-13 cm) 17-19
4” -5” i 10-13 cm) 19-21
3” (8 cm) 6-8
?” (8 cm) 6-8
3” (8 cm) 6-8
3” (ii cm) 6
4” -5” (10-13 cm) 15
7”-K” (1X-23 cm) 25-X
3” (X cm1
11-16
3” (8 cm)
7-3
C3”(S cm) 3
4” -5” (IO-13 cm) 6-7
3-5
4-7
5-7
6-8
8-10
14-16
4-5
4-5
4-5
4
10
10-12
9-14
5-7
3
4-5
You might want to broil some foods slower than others. Broiling
can be slowed down by setting 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 slowly.
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
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< Remove the locking 1
screw; NOTICE position
of notches.
Lower: move black part
toward “LO.”
One notch equals about
10°F (5LC).
Higher: move black
part toward “HI.”
One notch equals about
10°F (5°C).
Minute Timer
Resetting the Oven Temperature Control Knob:
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 adlusted 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 Temperature Control Knob by yourself.
To adjust the setting, first pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob
straight off On the back. lust 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 10 F(5’C) cooler. remove the locking
screw and move the row of notches one notch closer to “LO ‘~To set your
oven about 1O-F(5’C) warmer, move the row of notches one notch
closer to “HI ” Each notch equals about lO’F(5’C)
Replace the locking screw
Settinq 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 as you 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 buzzer
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 Then turn it back to the settlng
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
nutomntlcally. or lust turn off automatically. Either oven can be used.
L-et‘ssay y(>u have a roast that will take four hours to cook Dinner
ISsupposed to be at 6 00. but you have an appointment at 1:30 and you
knoic you Lvon‘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 appcointment. put the roast in the oven, set the start time for
2.00 and the stop tlrne for 6 00 (four hours) Set the Upper or Lower
O\fen Selector to “TIMED” and set the corresponding Oven Temperature
Conrrol Knob for the temperature you want Then leave. The oven will
start at 2 00. bake for four hours at the selected temperature. and shut off
at 6 00
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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.)
2. Place the food in the oven.
3. Push in and turn the Start
Time Knob clockwise to the
time you want the oven to
start.
4. Push in and turn the Stop
Time Knob clockwise to the
time you want the oven to
stop.
5. Turn the Oven Temperature
Control Knob to the temper-
ature you want to use to cook
the food.
6. Set the Oven Selector to
“TIMED.”
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 you want the oven to start now, but stop automatically:
1. Be sure the clock and the start and stop time hands show the right time
of day
2. Put the food in the oven.
3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob to the time you urant the oven to
stop cooking.
4 Turn either Oven Selector to “TIMED” and the corresponding Oven
Temperature Control to the temperature setting you want
5. When cooking is finished, turn the Oven Selector and Temperature
Control Knobs to “OFF.”

Oven rack positions
Your upper oven and lower oven each have two racks. Always put
the racks where you want them to be before you turn on an 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 glides 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.
To remove rack, pull
forward until rack
stops. lift front and pull.
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Replace with a 40-watt
APPLIANCE bulb.
For: Place Rack:
Bnking On the second or third rack guide from the top
so food is in the center of the oven
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Broiling So food is about the distance from the broil
element suggested in the broiling timetable
under “Using the Oven Controls.”
Roasting LARGE cuts On the bottom rack guides
of meat ___~
Roasting SMALLER So food is in the center of the oven
cuts of meat
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 pIacIng pans. cookie
sheets and other utensils from the “Cooking Guide ”
Using the oven lights
Both the Upper and Lower Oven Lights 14'111 come on i~hen the
Lower Oven Door is opened. To turn on the oven lights without opening
the door. push the Oven Light Switch Push it agaln to turn the lqhts off
To replace the upper oven light bulb:
1 T~lr-noff the electric power at the main po\kler sup&
2 Remove the light bulb from the socket
.3 Replace the bulb Lvith a 4O-Lcatt appliance bulb (desIgned to stand
LIP to oL,en heat) available at most grocery. variety and hardikare
stores.

Gasket
To replace the lower oven light bulb:
The lower 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.
To replace the oven
light, remove glass
cover and gasket.
remove screws
To replace top light,
remove three outer
screws.
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 and gasket.
3. Replace the bulb with a 40.watt appliance bulb (designed to stand
up to oven heat) available at most grocery. variety and hardware
stores.
4. Replace the gasket and glass cover. Snap the wire holder in place.
Using the top light
The fluorescent top light is under the upper oven. 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 renlace the ton liqht tube:
1.
2.
3
4.
5
6.
7.
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urn off the electrical power at the main power supply.
Remove the screw at each end and the one toward the front.
Remove the metal trim
Lower the glass cover with both hands and pull it toward you
until it comes away. NOTE: The glass cover is heavy. Hold on!
l-urn the tube toward you until it slides out of the end caps.
Replace it u’ith any 20.watt cool-white fluorescent tube. turning it
away from you.
Replace the glass cover with both hands, sliding glass into the rear
trim until it snaps into place at the back.
Hold the glass up and replace the metal tnm and screws.
The oven vent
There is an oven vent under the right rear surface element. When
the oven is on, heated air will escape through it. A vent ISneeded for air
circulation in the oven during baking You can cook on this surface unit
while the overt is on. A warm pan of food will stay warm on this unit while
the oven is on. 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 rotissene with your oven, you can order a kit
from your dealer Easy installation instructions come with the kit.
Oven vents through
right rear surface unit.
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Your continuous cleaning upper oven
How a Continuous Cleaning Oven Works:
A standard oven has walls with a smooth porcelain enamel finish.
A Continuous Cleaning Oven also has a porcelain enamel finish with one
important difference: instead of being smooth. like glass, the walls of a
Contrnuous Cleaning Oven are a little rougher.. like the surface of a brick.
A fat spatter will form a solid drop on a smooth surface. But on the rougher
surface in a Continuous Cleaning Oven. a fat spatter spreads out to a very
thin layer
Think of the difference between a drop of water on a piece of
waxed paper and one on a paper towel. The water on the waxed paper
WIII stay together in a bead. The water on the rougher paper towel will
spread out over a larger area. This is about what happens to a fat spatter In
a Continuous Cleaning Oven. Instead of a bead of fat that turns tnto black
charred material when heated. the fat spatter spreads out. Then. when
the oven is used for baking and roasting, the fat gradually burns away.
The rougher surface returns to a presentably clean condition.
This ISa gradual process it does not happen right away. The walls
continuously clean themselves, but only when the oven is set for medium
to high temperatures during baking or roasting. The oven can be pres-
entably clean with little or no hand cleaning.. .depending on how it is
used
Liquids spread on rough
The continuous cleaning process does not apply to uncoated parts
surfaces; bead up on
like the oven wrndow. and door lining.
smooth surfaces.
Soils that are removed. _.and those that are not:
Fat spatters from meat roasting. oven frying and broiling are the
usual oven soils. They can be continuously cleaned away most of the
time. Spillovers from pies and casseroles. sugars, and starches. and other
soils that fall to the bottom of the oven are very hard to remove. That is
why heavy-duty aluminum foil is placed on the bottom of the oven. It
helps catch these spillovers and the foil can be replaced when necessary.
Foil should be flat on
the bottom so should
the feet on the element.
Caring for your Continuous Cleaning Oven:
1. Follow trusted rectpes for baking. roasting and broiling. They
will give time. temperature and pan recommendations to help
avoid smoke. spatter and spillovers.
2. Keep heavy-duty aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven. If
foil is not used, and something spills over, it may leave a
permanent stain.
3. The oven racks should be kept clean with hot sudsy water. Use
a soapy steel-wool pad or plastic scouring pad to remove stub-
born spots. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.
4. The oven window should also be kept clean with hot. sudsy
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water. Do not use a soapy steel-wool pad on the window. Rinse
well and dry with a soft cloth.
Replacing aluminum foil on the oven bottom:
You can use the heavy-duty l&inch (45 cm) aluminum foil found
in most grocery stores Or you can order an aluminum foil kit (Part
Number 241430) from y’our Whirlpool Dealer.
1. When cuting the foil. make sure it is long enough to cover the
bottom with enough left over to start up both sides.
2 Make sure the bake element is cool. Lift it far enough to raise its feet
from the bottom of the oven (You may have to remove an oven
rack )
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3. Slide the foil sheet under the bake element. Make sure it is centered
and long enough to start up the sides.
4. When you put the bake element back down. make sure all the feet
rest solidly on the foil and that the foil is smoothed out across the
bottom of the oven. If the feet on the element are not solidly on the
foil. the oven may not bake properly
If results aren’t what you expect:
Remember. the oven keeps itself presentably clean at normal
baking temperatures. If you do very little baking, but a lot of broiling. you
may see fat spatters on the oven walls and door. This is because broiling
will add new spatters faster than old ones can be burned off. In some
cases. you may want to clean the oven by hand.
Hand-cleaning the Continuous Cleaning Oven:
1. Wash with hot. soapy water and rinse well.
2 Use a soapy steel wool pad or plastic scouring pad for more stubborn
spots.
3. Do not use commercial oven cleaners. These cleaners may collect
in the rough porcelain enamel finish The fumes from commercial
oven cleaner trapped in the porcelain enamel surface may be
harmful.
NOTE: The upper oven door lining is chrome plated. It doesn’t have
the special porcelain enamel finish and is not continuous cleaning.
Using the self-cleaning lower oven cycle
The lower Self-Cleanrng Oven uses hrgh 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 will 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 cleanrng cycle will discolor the racks and
take the shine off them if they are left in the oven during the Self-
Cleanrng 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 the cleaning cycle, read the “Specral 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. borlovers and grease that hasn’t baked onto the
bottom of the oven. This will help 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 hue reflector bowls upside down on each rack. For best
results, they should not touch each other or the oven walls. Chrome
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l Turn on the vent hood fan or other kitchen vents durtng the cleaning
cycle. This will 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 Lower Oven Selector
Knob to “CLEAN.” 2. Set the Lower Oven Temper-
ature Control Knob to “CLEAN.”
3. The clock and dials for start
and stop time should all have the
right time of day.
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.
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.
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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 notjorce the
Lock Lever. 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.
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 insjde oven
usaIls to burn off. or break up and mostly disappear. While this is
happening. a special part in the oven ljent helps remove smoke. Do
not COLVI-the right-rear surface unit during the cleaning cycle.
l The chart belo\~ shows about what happens during a 2-hour Self-
Cleaning cycle Any time less than that shortens only the cleaning
cycle, not thti heating and cooling times
l Don’t touch the range dunng the cleaning cycle.. it will be hot.
l When the cleaning cycle 15over. you will find some fine ashes in the
oven The amount of ash depends upon the amount of soil there was
ill 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 Dunng the cleaning cycle. you may hear the sounds of metal heating
and cooling These are normal sounds. and a lot like those you can
heal- when tthe oxen heats for regular cooking.
SELF-CLEAN OVEN-LIGHT SOIL CYCLE
1000 1000
800 800
600 600
400 400
200 200
1 hr. 1% hr 2 hr. 241 hr.
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Special tips:
l If the cleaning cycle doesn‘t get the oven as clean as it should
be. the ttme 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
coming from the oven vent. And, the cleaning cycle has to be
longer to clean a very soiled oven.
l There WIIIbe normal “heat odors” during the cleaning cycle.
To help get rid of them. keep the kttchen well ventilated.
@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 Lights turns
off.
NOTE: Do not force the Lock Lever. Wait until tt moves
easily.
l Do not use foil or other oven liners in your Self-Cleaning
Oven
l Don’t use commericial oven cleaners in your Self-Cleantng
Oven
l If racks are left in the oven during a cleantng cycle. they WIII
lose their shine. dtscolor 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-filled steel wool pad. rinse well. and wipe
on a thin coatrng of salad oil.
Cleaning and caring for vour 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 Thts section
will tell you how to remove those. and wahatto use when cleaning.
Removing and replacing surface unit control knobs:
1. Be sure the control knobs are set to “OFF ”
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 waster.
5. Replace the tnm rings first. If the control spring was removed,
it back exactly as shown on the left...small end first.
6 Hold the black knob so It points to “OFF,” Push It straight back 1
Put
on.
Pull knob and trim ring
Removing and replacing oven control knobs:
straight out. Remember
1. Be sure the knobs are set to “OFF“
how the spring goes.
2 Pull each knob straight off.
3. Wash the knobs in Lcarm. sudsy water.
4 The knobs ar-cnot 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.
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I,\
Terminal
To remove surface
unit, lift and pull
straight out.
Hold surface unit level
when replacing.
Push /
e
w
a
t
Lift
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 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 strarght away from the plug-in. Do not
wash surface units; they will burn themselves clean during nor-
mal use.
3 L.ift out the reflector bowls
Replacing reflector bowls and surface units:
1 Be sure the surface unit controls are on “OFF.”
2 Put the reflector bowls back into their places Make sure you can see
!he plug-ins (receptacles) for the surface units through the square
hole in the side of each bowl and trim rings.
3 Hold the surface unit level with the prongs (terminals) pointing at
the plug-in.
4 With the prongs started in the plug-in start pushing In on the surface
unit At the same time. lift a little on the side of the surface unit that‘s
by the plug-in
5 Make sure the surface-unit prongs are pushed into the plug-in as far
as they will go. The surface unit ~111fit Into the reflector bowl and be
level when everythrng has been done nght.
Removing and replacing upper oven rack guides:
L.ift the front of the rack gutde. Swing it away from the oven wall
fclr enough for the tab to get clear of the slot in the oven wall. Pull the
gr~!dt~stralyht out of the oven To put it back. fit the end of the rack guide
111tothcl tivo holes In the back wall of the oven. Line up the tab on the
gu~cltawlttl t!re slot in the side small.Push it in and push down a little to lock
it ill place
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Cleaning under the cooktop:
To clean the area under the cooktop. lift the front of the cooktop at
he center. Ratse the swing-up rod to hold it. (Be sure the tip of the rod is
in the notch in the cooktop ) Use warm soapy water and a sponge or cloth.
Scouring powders or any other abrasive cleaner may harm porcelain
enamel ftnishes and can scratch chrome.
Be careful not to raise the cooktop so high that it touches the upper
oven And don’t drop it Dropping the cooktop can chrp or crack a hard
Prop up the top with
porcelain finish. or damage stde panels and surface units.
support rod.
idi
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 to stop. Lift; pull
again.
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
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Outside of
applrance Soft cloth, warm soapy water
l Wipe off regularly when range is cool
Nylon or plasttc scouring pad l Do not allow food containing acids (such as
for stubborn spots vinegar. tomato. lemon juice or milk) to remain on
surface. Acids will remove the glossy ftnish.
0 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
surface unit is cold Do not place 111Self-Cleaning
Oven
l Do not immerse in water-
Cont~-ol knobs Warm. sud-
sy water and bristle l Wash. rinse and dry well
and chr-ome brush
rims
l Do not soak.
Porcelarn Automatic dishwasher or
l Wtpe out excess spills. Wash with other cooking
enamel rtiflt,(:- warm soapy water utensils for routine cleaning
tor bowls Self-Cleaning Oven cycle
l Place upside down on oven racks 111lower oven
during Self-Cleaning Oven cycle
____
Chrome trim Automattc dishwasher or
l Wash with other cooking utensils.
nnya warm. soapy water or plastic
scrubbing pad l Do not place in Self-Cleaning Oven
Porc~idrt I ;Warni. soapy water 01~soapy
l Wash wjith other cooking utensils
broiler pan and ittIe ~~001pads
gnd 0 Do not place In Self-Cleaning Oven
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WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Aluminum Warm, soapy water or soapy l Wash with other cooking utensils
broiler pan and steel wool pads
grid
l Do not place in Self-Cleanlny Oven.
Control panel Warm. soapy water l Wash. rinse and dry with soft cloth
Oven racks
Commercial glass cleaner l Follow directions Lvith cleaner.
Warm. soapy water or soapy l Wash. rinse and dry. Use steel wool pads for
steel wool pads stubborn areas
Self-Cleaning Oven cycle
l Place In lower oven during Self-Cleaning Oven
cvcle
Upper oven
rack guides Warm, soapy water or plastic
l Wash. rinse and dry ~vell.
scrubbing pad
l Do not LISC harsh abrasives
Self-Cleaning Oven cycle
l Place in lower oven during Self-Cleaning Oven
CYCle
Oven door
glass Warm. soapy water or plastic
l Make certain oven is cool. Wash, rinse and dry well
scrubbing pad with soft cloth
Commercial glass cleaner
l Follou directions provided with cleaner.
Continuous Warm. soapy water or soapy
l Clean stubborn spots or stains. Rinse well with
Cleaning Oven scrubbing pad clean uater
(upper oven) Heavyduty aluminum foil
l Place stnp of aluminum foil on bottom of oven to
available at grocery stores or catch spillovers
order Part No 241430 from
your WhIrlpool dealer or your
l Do not use commercial oven cleaners
TECH-CARE’ scrvlce
representative
Most fat spatters on the Continuous Cleanlny porcelain enamel interior surface
gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during normal baking or roasting
operations
Upper oven
door liner Warm soapy itmateror plastic
l Make certain oven door- is cool Wash. rinse and
scrubbing pad dry iveIl ivith soft cloth
l Do Inot use harsh abrasives.
Self-Cleaning For areas outside Self- @Clean before using Self-Clean;ng cycle to prevent
Oven (lowe) Cleaning area use icarm. burn-on of soil.
oven) soapy water or soapy steel
wool pads
l Follo~c dIrection> ylven on page 11, “Using the
Self-Cleaning lo\Ver 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 YOO NEED SERVICE OR HELP, WE SUGGEST YOU FOLLOW
THESE THREE STEPS:
1. Befcre you call for service :
It y(~)iir rai:yG does not st’t’rll to bcl operating pr(>pe~-Iv.check the
foilo~c~~~~~tl(‘!ori’ cail~ng fc~t-SerL’Ice
If nothing operates:
8 !b117~range plugged into an operating outlet or wired into a live circuit
:Litt>the i)1op~3 voltage’? (See Installation Instructions.)
@ti,l\_; ~:ouchvclt;ed the main fuse or circuit-breaker box’
If 2.11oven will not operate:
e I(>+Iw proper Oven Selector Knob (upper or lower) turned to a setting
:ZAKE t-jrRKC)IL. but not TIMED)?
Q !; !j;e :~oper iIi,en Temperature Control Knob (upper or lower)
::r!-nt,d lo a temperature setting”
if surface units will not operate:
@!-!sI-Pyc,,uchecked the main fuse or circuit-breaker box?
~1A:.r~,!:rla;e uillts plugged in all the way?
@1;~;!i~e c‘r,lltro! knobs turn?
If surface-unnt Control Knob or Knobs will not turn:
@Ai5 ‘!I<’ spririq i>llt iii correctly. as shown on page 14 in the “Cleaning
and Ca.;-ly io: your Range” Section?
e Did 1,‘111plush !n before trying to turn’?
If soil 1svisible oreContinuous Cleaning Oven finish (upper oven):
* ??P <ppcial finish is designed to gradually reduce oven soil during
ri,:)rrr-ai baking or roasting. It is not designed to keep your oven
.J”,tlP.’ ~;:-ilb;>resentably clean
$1i; 1(!!I her: c;fterl iJ:iil mav see oven soil.
j
* %e fio!11 ,5 c!~ol~~ithan oven walls. Soil will be more visible on the
,:jcm:-;!MJJnihe: areas in the oven. See page10 : “Your Continuous
,‘I
I_,c<2,1::!‘jC.!LJl1
Yfthe .ir?f-C‘lc>az?it;gCycle will not operate (lower oven):
r?.
,‘,:c>
; ‘1~ QL.~‘:-I&lcctor Knob and the Oven Temperature Control
Knob set to “(:I EArY?”
@Dues t+c-i;Ic?rt i line Knob show the correct time of day?
a !c ti-,p ‘;roi~ l‘!mc> K;lc?b set ahead to the time you want the cleaning
CI.CIP:O5tm’j
a :<the, i<,ck’Lc=L,tlr all tile way to the right? (The Clean Light will come
01
If cooking results aren’t what you expect:
c I, ‘5<’I 1,(c it’\ i’l;
.d,,J
Q.4:-ewu IISI:!~ pan> recommended II-Ithe Cooking Guide’>
@If hdk:r:!1 lhr\~c VO\I allowed 1’2 to 2 inches (3-5 cm) on all sides of
the pan‘, for ant-clrculation7)
R 00~‘~ :h(, ~Y.I::~:cDmperature seem too 10~~or too high’? See page 6.
‘Rcwtt:r-ig ‘r ,::: Oven Temperature Control Knob.”
Q Have VC:I:jptt~ileattd the oven as the recipe calls for’?
0 ?‘,I-$,:j1. .AI-I” tl;i; XL? called fol- In the recipe3
@ Al'? L (:I; roilr,~.; :11y a tc>stedrecipe from a reliable source?
* /I(, :!;k.c’;:)A~;:gutcnslls have smooth. flat bottoms’>
mIL )the /-,,IlklrKJ utensils fit the surface unit being used’)
<,y j;;c Cooking Guide for more information on cooking prob-
Ic’rrs I’ !tl !Fo.\,.,“) -\oI\,txtht,m

2. If you need service‘ :
If your WHIRLPOOL’ appliance e~w needs service anywhere in
the Unlted States, help IS lust a phone call away to your nearest
WhIrlpool franchlsed TECH-CARE’ service representative
U’hlrlpool malntalns a natlonwlde network of franchised
TECH-CARE serwct’ companws to f~~lf~llyour warranty and provide after-
Lvarranty ser\~ce and mallltenLlnct’ to kclep vour WHIRLPOOL appliance
You‘ll find wur n<JargstTECH-CARE service company listed In
your local relephone boc>k\t~llou Pages under Washers Dryers-Repair-
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 IScorrectly installed and to Insure
Its continued satisfactory operation. please telephone your nearest
TECH~CARE’ str\.lce company for installation or to get the name of a
qualified Installer (Installation cost ~~11.of course. be pald by you.1
Helpful hints.
You can help your TECH-CARE :
ierv1ce representative give you
faster service If you ~ncluti~zthe model and senal number of your appliance
when requesting sc’rL’Ice Also. retain your sales slip and warranty to verify
your warranty status
Remember...
Your TECH-CARE se1LICKrepresentatlw 15specially tralned In the
expert repawny and ser\r:clng of your WHIRI.POOL appliances He can
help you malntaln tht, quality oriylnally built Into your WHIRLPOOL
appliance So iuhy not take the time. note to look up his telephone
number and lot It dw.n 111tlit’ space provided on the cover
3. If you have a problem :
Call Whlrlpcwl Cwporatlon 11~BtJntorl tlarbor at the COOL-LINE
wrwce assistance tt>lephone number (XJ~Step 2) or write
If you must call OI ivrlte. plt’aw provide your name. address.
telrptrolne number. tvpcx of appl~anct~.brand. model. serial number. date
of purchaw the>dealer‘5 namcj. and a complete description of the prob-
lem This Information 15needed 111ordelr to bc>tter respond to your request
for ass15tdnc~~
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0
of Whirlpool Gxporafi~ for
quality ports. Look forthis
FSP symbol of quality whenever
void need a replacement part
8 for
your Whlrtpool appliance.
FSP replacemen parts
will fli right and work right, because they are
made to the same exacting specifications
wed to butId every new Whir!pti appliance.
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