Whirlpool RS373PXW User manual

Use&CareGuide
Optional coil element
surface unit module Oven vent Downdraft Grill n...Am.lr
porcelain-enamel
reflector bowl -
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indicator ____,
light -
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Broil element &
Anti-tip
bracket
Self-cleaning
oven
Fiberglass
heat seal
(not shown) Model and serial
number plate
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SELF-CLEANINGDOWNDRAFTSLIDE-INELECTRICRANGE
RS373mu

Contents
Page
lmoortant Safetv Instructions 3
Us’ing Your Range .......................... 6
Using the surface units .................. 6
Using the coil element module ...6
Using the solid element module .7
Using the ceramic glass cooktop
module .................................... 8
Using the grill ................................. 9
Using the vent system .................. 11
Changing cooktop modules ......... 11
Setting the electronic clock .......... 12
Setting the electronic
Minute Timer ............................ 12
Using the oven controls ............... 13
Baking ...................................... 13
Broiling ..................................... 14
Using the Cook Timer ................. 15
The oven vent .............................. 19
The storage drawer ..................... .20
Caring For Your Range ................ 21
Control panel and knobs .............. 21
Coil surface units and
reflector bowls .......................... 21
Solid element surface units ......... .23
Ceramic glass cooktop ................. 24
Grill ............................................... 26
Vent system ................................. 27
Using the Self-Cleaning cycle ......2 9
Cleaning tips ................................ 34
The oven light ............................. .36
If You Need Service
Or Assistance ............................... 37
Whirlpool Cooking Product
Warranty ........................................ 40
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide
label. It will be easier to remove before
the range is used. To remove any
remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
or
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwash-
ing detergent before removing glue as
described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the finish.
See “Important Safety Instructions” on
page 3.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card pro-
vided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this
information ready if you need service or
call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from
plate (on frame behind the storage
drawer) and purchase date from sales
slip.
l Keep this book, the Cooking Guide
and sales slip together in the Litera-
ture Pac.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
You are responsible for:
Installing aid leveling the range on a
floor strong enough to support its
weight, and where it is protected from
the elements. (See the Installation
Instructions.)
Making sure the range is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
Properly maintaining the range.
Using the range only for jobs ex-
pected of a home range.
Making sure the range is secured by
properly installed anti-tip bracket(s),
with rear leveling leg(s) positioned
under bracket(s).
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ImportantSafetyInstructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, or damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using
the range.
l Install or locate the range only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions. It is
recommended that the range be
installed by a qualified installer. The
range must be properly connected
to electrical supply and grounded.
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surface unit and you could be
burned.
l If your range has coil elements,
make sure the reflector bowls are
in place during cooking. Cooking
without reflector bowls may
subject the wiring and compo-
nents underneath them to
damage.
l Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
lin%;~;ns$t I;,” risk of
l Do not touch surface units, areas
near units, heating elements or
l To reduce the risk of tipping of the interior surfaces of oven. Surface
appliance, the appliance must be
secured by properly installed anti-tip units and heating elements may
bracket(s). To check if the be hot even though they are dark
in color. Areas near surface units
bracket(s) is installed properly, and interior surfaces of an oven
remove the storage drawer (see
page 20) and verify that the anti-tip become hot enough to cause
bracket(s) is engaged. burns. During and after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or other
l Do not operate the range if it is not flammable materials contact
working properly, or if it has been surface units, areas near units,
damaged. heating elements or interior
. If your range has a ceramic glass surfaces of oven until they have
cooktop, do not cook on it if it is had sufficient time to cool. Other
broken. If cooktop should break, surfaces of the range may
cleaning solutions and spill-overs become hot enough to cause
may penetrate the broken cooktop burns; such as, the oven vent
and create a risk of electrical shock. opening, the surface near the vent
Contact a qualified technician opening, the cooktop, the oven
immediately. door and window.
l Do not use the range for warming or
l Select a pan with a flat bottom
heating the room. Persons could be that is about the same size as the
burned or injured, or a fire could surface unit. If pan is smaller than
start. the surface unit, some of the
. Use the range only for its intended heating element will be exposed
use as described in this manual. and may result in the igniting of
l Do not wear loose or hanging clothing or potholders. Correct
garments when using the range. pan size also improves cooking
They could ignite if they touch a hot efficiency.
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Important Safety Instructions
Continued
l Turn pan hand!es inward, but not
over other surface units. This will
help reduce the chance of burns,
igniting of flammable materials, and
spills due to bumping of the pan.
l Use only dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel or
bulky cloth for a potholder. They
could catch on fire.
* 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 cooktops without
breaking due to the sudden change
in temperature.
l Do not heat unopened containers.
They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury.
l Grease is flammable and should
be handled carefully. Let fat cool
before attempting to handle it. Do
not allow grease to collect around
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
overs 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 extin-
guisher.
l Never leave surface units unat-
tended at high heat settings. A boil-
over could result and cause
smoking and greasy spill-overs that
may ignite.
* Make sure surface units are off
when you are finished, and when
you aren’t watching.
l Use care when opening oven door.
Let hot air or steam escape before
removing or replacing food.
l Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location while oven is cool.
If rack must be removed while
oven is hot, do not let potholder
contact hot heating element in
oven.
l Do not store flammable materials
on or near the range. They could
explode or burn.

l Do not store things children might l Do not clean door heat seal. It is
want above the range. Children essential for a good seal. Care
could be burned or injured while should be taken not to rub,
climbing on it. damage, or move the seal. Clean
l Do not leave children alone or only parts recommended in this
unattended in area where the Use and Care Guide.
range is in use. They should never
l Do not use oven cleaners. No
be allowed to sit or stand on any commercial oven cleaner or oven
pat-t of the range. They could be liner protective coating of any kind
burned or injured. should be used in or around any
l Keep range vents unobstructed. part of the oven.
l Clean your range regularly. See
l Before self-cleaning the oven,
care and cleaning instructions in remove broiler pan, broiler grid,
this manual. oven racks and other utensils. Do
. Be sure all range parts are cool not use your oven to clean
before cleaning. miscellaneous parts.
l If your range has coil elements, do . Do not repair or replace any part of
not soak removable heating the range unless specifically
elements in water. The element will recommended in this manual. All
be damaged and shock or fire other servicing should be referred
could result. to a qualified technician.
l If your range has a ceramic glass
l Disconnect the electrical supply
cooktop, clean it with care. Some before servicing the range.
cleaners can produce noxious
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
fumes if applied to a hot surface. If
a wet paper towel is used to wipe DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
spills on a hot cooking area, be OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
careful to avoid steam burns. AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
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UsingYourRange
Surface unit
drill S&face unit
marker indicator light
Usingthe surfaceunits
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to a setting. They
can be set anywhere between HIGH
and OFF.
Surface unit and grill markers
The solid dot in the surface unit marker
shows which surface unit is turned on
by that knob.
The grill marker shows which control
knobs operate the grill.
Surface unit indicator lights
One of the surface unit indicator lights
on the control panel will glow when a
surface unit is on.
Burn and Fire Hazard
Be sure all control knobs are
turned to OFF and the indicator
lights are OFF when you are not
cooking. Someone could be
burned or a fire could start if a
surface unit is accidentally left
ON.
Using the coil element module
Until you get used to the settings,
use the following as a guide. For best
results, start cooking at the high
settings; then turn the control knob
down to continue cooking.
Use HIGH to start foods cooking; to
bring liquids to a boil.
Use 7 - 9 to hold a rapid boil; to fry
chicken or pancakes.
Use 5 or 6 for gravy, puddings and
icing; to cook large amounts of vege-
tables.
Use 2 - 4 to keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
Use LOW to keep food warm until
ready to serve.

Burn and Product Damage Hazard
l If the pan is too small for the
surface unit, you could be burned
by the heat from the exposed
section of the surface unit. Use
correctly sized cooking utensils
to prevent injury.
l If a coil surface unit stays red for
a long time, the bottom of the pan
is not flat enough or is too small
for the surface unit. Prolonged
usage of incorrect utensils for
long periods of time can result in
damage to the surface unit,
cooktop, wiring and surrounding
areas. To prevent damage, use
correct utensils, start cooking on
HIGH and turn control down to
continue cooking.
Using the solid element module
Before placing a pan on solid element
surface units for the first time, heat on
HIGH setting for five minutes. The
surface units will give off smoke as the
protective coating, applied at the factory,
finishes bonding to the surface.
Solid element surface units are made
of heavy cast-iron to provide even
cooking. Each surface unit has a built-in
protective limiter as a safety feature. The
limiter senses uneven cooking tempera-
tures and automatically reduces the heat
level. The limiter will sense uneven heat
when a pan boils dry or when a pan is
removed and the surface unit is left on.
The heat level may also be reduced
automatically if the bottom of the pan is
not flat or if the pan is too large or too
small for the element. This will result in
longer cooking times.
Solid elements hold heat longer than
conventional surface units. For best
cooking results, use a high setting for
only a very short period of time. Then
use a lower setting to complete the
cooking. You may want to turn the solid
element surface unit OFF a few minutes
before you finish cooking.
Until you get used to the settings,
use the following as a guide. For best
results, start cooking at the high
settings; then turn the control knob
down to continue cooking.
Use HIGH to start foods cooking; to
bring liquids to a boil. When cooking
foods, turn to LOW or 2 - 4 when sizzle
starts.
Use 7 - 9 to hold a rapid boil; to fry
chicken or pancakes. Turn to LOW or
2 - 4 when sizzle starts.
Use 5 or 6 for gravy, puddings and
icing; to cook large amounts of vege-
tables. Turn to LOW to finish cooking.
Use 2 - 4 to keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
Use LOW to keep food warm until
ready to serve.
Solid elements stay hot for a long
time. Do not use the HIGH setting
for long periods of time or leave
pans on hot elements when
cooking is done. Burned food and
damage to the cookware could
result.

Using Your Range
Continued
Using the ceramic glass cooktop
module
Cooking on the optional ceramic glass
cooktop module is almost the same as
cooking on surface units. There are,
however, a few differences:
l The glass will take longer to heat up
than a regular surface unit. It will also
take longer to cool down. Turn off the
unit a few minutes before you are
finished cooking.
l The surface unit will glow red when it
is turned on. You will see the element
cycling on (glowing red) and off to
maintain the proper temperature
setting you have selected.
l Do not use the ceramic glass cooktop
for canning.
. Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass
cooktop surfaces could leave marks.
Metal marks can be removed using a
special cooktop polishing creme if
they are not heated. Other marks
may be permanent. See page 24 for
cleaning and caring suggestions.
Wiping off the cooktop before and
after each use will help keep the
surface free from stains and provide
the most even heating.
Until you get used to the settings,
use the following as a guide. For best
results, start cooking at the high
settings; then turn the control knob
down to continue cooking.
Use HIGH to start foods cooking; to
bring liquids to a boil.
Use 7 - 9 to hold a rapid boil; to fry
chicken or pancakes.
Use 5 or 6 for gravy, puddings and
icing; to cook large amounts of vege-
tables.
Use 2 - 4 to keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
Use LOW to keep food warm until
ready to serve.
l Using a pan with a nicked or
scratched bottom could damage
the ceramic glass cooktop.
l Heating a soiled pan can leave a
stain on the cooktop and cause
scratches.
Cookware (for all modules)
Pans should be the same size or larger
than the surface unit to prevent boil-
overs and hot handles.
Use only flat-bottomed utensils on the
cooktop. Flat bottoms allow maximum
contact between the pans and surface
units for fast, even cooking. Pans
without flat bottoms and specialty items
with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks,
ridged bottom canners or tea kettles)
will cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
To check your cookware for flatness,
place a straight-edge across the bottom
of each piece. Move the straight-edge
around. If light shows anywhere
between the pan and the straight-edge,
the pan is not flat. Do not use it.
See the Cooking Guide for additional
cookware information.

Usingthegrill
Before you use the grill for the first
time:
Wash with warm soapy water, rinse and
dry. Never use a metal scrubbing pad
or abrasive cleanser on the grill; these
will damage the non-stick surface. After
cleaning, lightly wipe cooking surface
with cooking oil to prevent food from
sticking.
Cooking tips
Do not cover the entire cooking surface
with meat. Leave space between the
food items to allow smoke and steam to
ventilate properly.
Meat with a normally high fat content
will produce more smoke and flare-ups,
but cook faster than lean meat. Trim fat
from meat before placing on the grill to
prevent excessive smoke or flare-ups.
If meat begins to cook too quickly,
turn the grill control knob to a lower
setting.
Do not leave grill unattended.
Fire and Product Damage Hazard
If grease causes excessive flare-
ups DO NOT PUT WATER ON A
GREASE FIRE.
To put out fire:
l Remove food from the grill, turn
the grill control to OFF and
cover the grill with a large metal
pan.
l Make sure the vent system has
been switched to ON.
The use of metal utensils can
scratch the non-stick coating.
Only nylon or plastic utensils
should be used.

Using Your Range
Continued
Grill chart
Preheat 10 minutes on HIGH for best flavor.
Beei steak
l rare
9 medium
Lobster tails Turn as needed for even cooklng.
Grilling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to
individual tastes.
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Usingthe ventsystem “‘:
Using the cooktop’s built-in downdraft
vent fan removes cooking vapors, odor
and smoke.
The fan will always come on at LOW
speed when the grill module is in use,
but may be manually switched to HIGH.
The fan cannot be turned off when the
grill module is operating.
When usina surface units. turn the
Vent Fan Coitrol Knob clockwise to
HIGH or LOW. You will hear a click
when the fan comes on. Turn counter-
clockwise to turn the fan OFF.
The fan filter must be in place for the
fan to operate properly.
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not put hands in vent box
when fan or controls are on. The
vent fan system turns on auto-
matically when the grill is used.
Turn fan and cooktop controls to
OFF. Failure to do so could result
in personal injury.
Changingcooktopmodules
The cooktop modules will work on both
sides of the cooktop. (See page 26 for
grill removal instructions.)
Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard
Be sure all controls are off and
the modules are cool before
handling modules. Failure to do
so could result in burns or
electrical shock.
To remove coil element, solid
element and ceramic glass modules:
1. Lift module slightly by the handle.
2. Pull module toward you with both
hands to unplug it.
3. Lift module out of cooktop. 11
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Using Your Range
Continued
To replace modules:
1. Line up module terminal with
cooktop receptacle.
2. Push terminal into receptacle until it
is plugged in.
3. Use the handle to lower the front of
the module.
Settingthe electronicclock
The electronic clock is a digital clock
with a Minute Timer and automatic
control cooking cycle. Time-of-day,
Minute Timer times and cook times are
set by pushing command buttons on
either side of the display.
When the range is connected to
power, or a power failure longer than
three seconds occurs, “12:OO” will
flash on the display.
Push the Cancel/Clock button.
Set the desired time by pushing the
Up and Down buttons. The time will
increase or decrease on the display,
depending upon which button you
push. “PM” will appear on the display
for a PM time setting.
Settingthe electronic
Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop
the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It
can be set in hours and minutes up to 9
hours 59 minutes. When the set time is
up, you will hear a l/2-second on and
1Esecond off tone and the lower dot in
the middle of the display will flash.
Press the Minute Timer button to cancel
the tone and flashing dot.
1. Push the Minute Timer button.
2. Set the desired time by pushing the
Up and Down buttons, The time will
increase or decrease on the display,
depending upon which button you
push. The lower dot in the middle of
the display will light up, indicating
that the Minute Timer is on.
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3. The display will show the set time,
then return to time-of-day.
4. To see the remaining set time before
the set time is up, press the Minute
Timer button.
To cancel the Minute Timer:
Push the Minute Timer button, followed
by the Up or Down buttons until “0:OO”
shows on the display.
Usingthe ovencontrols
Baking
1.
2.
3.
4.
Position the rack(s) properly before
turning on the oven. To change
rack position, pull rack out to stop,
raise front edge and lift out.
The rack(s) should be placed so
the top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least 1 112
to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the
sides of the pan and the oven walls
and other pans. For more informa-
tion, see the Cooking Guide.
Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. The
OVEN Indicator Light will come on.
Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you want.
Put food in the oven.
During baking, the elements will
turn on and off to keep the tempera-
ture at the setting. The OVEN
Indicator Light will turn on and off
with the elements.
The top element helps heat
fu;ing baking, but does not turn
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Using Your Range
Continued
Broiling
1. Position the rack before turning the
oven on. See a reliable cookbook for
recommended rack positions and
broiling times.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on the
rack.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop
position (open about 4 inches, 10.2
cm). The door will stay open by itself.
Door can remain closed during
broiling, however results may differ.
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to BROIL. The
OVEN Indicator Light will come on.
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Usinathe CookTimer
The auTomatic Cook Timer 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...undercooking will
result.
To start baking now and stop
automatically:
1. Position rack(s) properly, and place
the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the
right time of day. (See “Setting the
electronic clock’ on page 12.)
4. Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you want.
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Using Your Range
Continued
Push the Up button to set the
desired stop time. AUTO will appear
on the display and the OVEN
Indicator Light will come on to signal
the start of the cooking cycle. When
the desired stop time is reached the
OVEN Indicator Light will go off, a
1O-second tone will sound and the
display will return to the current time-
of-day. The AUTO light will flash on
and off until the Cancel/Clock button
is pushed. The oven will shut off
automatically.
After baking is done or to stop the
oven before preset time, push the
Cancel/Clock button and turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
To delay start and stop automati-
cally:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the
right time of day. (See “Setting the
electronic clock” on page 12.)
3. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED
BAKE.
4. Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you want.
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5.
6.
Push the Cook Time button. “0:OO”
will appear on the display.
Push the Up button to set the
desired length of baking time. For
example, to delay time bake for 3
hours press and hold the Up button
until “3:OO”appears on the display.
Push the Stop Time button. The
time-of-day plus the set baking time
will appear. (In example at left, a
1:OOtime-of-day plus a 3:00 baking
time equals a 4:00 displayed time.)
Push the Up button to set the
desired stop time. AUTO will appear
on the display and the clock will
automatically calculate the start time.
(In example at left, a three-hour
timed bake cycle with a stop time of
5:00 would begin at 2:O0.) When the
desired start time is reached, the
OVEN Indicator Light will come on
indicating that the timed bake cycle
has begun.
When the desired stop time is
reached the OVEN Indicator Light
will go off, a 1O-second tone will
sound and the display will return to
the current time-of-day. The AUTO
light will flash on and off until the
Cancel/Clock button is pushed. The
oven will shut off automatically.
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Using Your Range
Continued
10. After bakina is done or to stoD
the oven bgfore preset time, ’
push the Cancel/Clock button and
turn both the Oven Selector and
the Oven Temperature Control to
OFF.
To avoid sickness and food waste
when using the delay start:
l Do not use foods that will spoil
while waiting for cooking to
start, such as dishes with milk
or eggs, cream soups, and
cooked meats or fish. Any food
that has to wait for cooking to
start should be very cold or
frozen before it is put in the
oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS
SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE
THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE
COOKING STARTS.
l Do not use foods containing
baking powder or yeast when
using delay start. They will not
rise properly.
l Do not allow food to remain in
oven for more than two hours
after end of cooking cycle.
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Theovenvent
Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the
oven through a vent located at the back
of the cooktop.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.
Burn Hazard
When the oven is ON, pans and
pan handles left near 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 units.

Using Your Range
Continued
Drawer slide rail - Literature
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Thestoragedrawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots
and pans. The drawer can be removed
to make it easier to clean under the
range, and to check for installation of
the anti-tip bracket(s). Use care when
handling the drawer.
Removing the storage drawer:
1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans
before removing drawer. Pull drawer
straight out to the first stop. Lift front
and pull out to the second stop.
2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all
the way out.
Replacing the storage drawer:
1.
2.
Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the
drawer guides on both sides of
opening.
Lift drawer front and push in until
metal stops on drawer slide rails
clear white stops on drawer guides.
Lift drawer front again to clear
second stop and slide drawer
closed.
Use and care guide storage
Store this booklet, along with your
Cooking Guide and sales slip in the
Literature Pat, inside the storage
drawer.
To verify that the anti-tip bracket(s)
is engaged:
l Remove storage drawer.
l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket(s) is
attached to floor with screws.
l Make sure rear leveling leg(s) is
positioned under bracket(s).
l See “Important Safety Instructions” on
page 3 and Installation Instructions for
further details.
NOTE: The range will not tip during
normal use. Tipping can occur if
excessive force or weight is applied to
open door without anti-tip bracket(s)
properly secured.