Whirlpool SE950PER User manual

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Contents
Page
Before You Use Your Range
Important Safety Instructtons
Parts and Features
Using Your Range .
Using the Surface Burners
Setting the Clock .
Using the Minute Timer
Using the Oven Control
Etaking
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oven Vent
Carlng for Your Range
Control Panels . .
Surface Burner Grates
Lift-Up Cooktop . . .
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Surface Burners 12
Upper Oven Rack Guides 12
Lower Oven Door 13
Continuous-Cleaning Ovens 13
Cleaning Chart.. 15
Work Light 17
Oven Lights 17
If You Need Service or
Assistance 18
1. Before Calling for
Assistance 18
2. If You Need Assistance 19
3. If You Need Service 19
4. If You Have a Problem 19
01986 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your range
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
packed wlth your range.
Read this Use 81Care Gulde and the Cooklng Guide for Important safety
Informatton.

You are personally responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use &Care Guide and
the Cooking Guide.
l Having your range installed by a qualified installer.
l Installing the range where it is protected from the elements, and on a level
floor strong enough to hold its weight.
l Having your range properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
(See “Installation Instructions”.)
l Having your range properly connected to the proper gas supply and
checked for leaks, (See “Installation Instructions:‘)
l Making sure the range is not used by children or anyone unable to Operate
it properly.
l Properly maintaining your range.
l Using the range only for jobs expected of a ho,me range.
See “Cooklng Guide” for Important safety and use Information.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or
play with any part of the range,
or leave them unattended near
it. They could be burned or
injured.
2. DO NOT store things children
might want above the range.
Children could be burned
or injured while climbing on it.
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch
a hot surface burner, oven
burner or areas around them.
They could be hot enough to
burn severely.
4. KEEP children away from the
range when it is on. The cooktop,
oven walls, racks and door can
be hot enough to cause burns.
5. DO NOT use a range to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but
not over another surface burner
to prevent burns, injury and to
help prevent the utensil from
being pushed off the cooktop.
7. DO NOT use water on grease
fires. The fire will spread. Cover
fire with large lid or smother with
baking soda or salt.
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
garments when using the range.
Garments could ignite if they
touch a hot burner or surround-
ing area and you could be
burned.
9. DO NOT heat unopened con-
tainers. They could explode. The
hot contents could burn and
container particles could cause
injury.
10. When adding or removing food,
MAKE SUREto open the oven
door all the way to prevent burns.
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11. DO NOT use a wet pot holder.
14. GREASE is flammable and
Steam burns can result. DO NOT
should be handled carefully. Let
use a towel or bulky cloth as a fat cool before attempting to
pot holder. They could catch fire handle it.
Do not allow grease to
and burn you.
collect around range or in
12. MAKE SURE the utensils you use
vents. Wipe spill-overs
are large enough to contain immediately.
food and avoid boil-overs and
15. NEVER use a match or other
spill-avers. This will help prevent flame to look for a gas leak. Ex-
hazardous build-ups of food. plosion and injury could result.
Heavy splattering or spill-overs
left on a range can ignite and
16. DO NOT repair or replace any
burn you. Pan size is especially parts unless specifically recom-
important in deep fat frying. mended in this manual. All other
13. DO NOT leave surface burners on servicing should be referred to a
qualified service technician.
high heat settings. Boil-o\
high heat =f'W?s. Boil-avers and
greasy spillovers cc ‘_greasy spillovers could cause
17. Do NOT use oven for storage,
stear ’
steam, smoke and could ignite Stored items and range could be
and Iand burn you. damaged if oven is turned on
accidentally.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.’
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service, or call with
a question, have this information
readv’
1. Complete Model and Serial
Model Number
Numbers [from the plate located
as shown.]
Serial Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these
Purchase Date
spaces. Keep this book, your war-
ranty and sales slip together in a
handy place.
Service Company Phone Number
Please comDlete and mail the Owner Registmtion Card
furnished with this product.
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Parts and features
Model SE950PER
CONTINUOUS- cl.ocw
CLEANING OV”’ MtNCm TIMER
OVEN VENTS \
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UPPER AND LOWER
OVEN LIGHT SWITCH
/
UPPER
/ OVEN TEMP
CONTROL KNOB
REFLECTOR PANS
SURFACE BURNERS
CONTROL PANEL
II I,
OVEN RACK GUIDE
MODEL AND SERIAL
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OVEN’BURNER
CONTINUOUS-
(not shown]
REMOVABLE
OVEN DOOR CLEANNG OVEN

Using your range
SURFACE LOWER
BURNER OVEN TEMP
INDICATORS CONTROL KNOB
LEFT SRONT LEFT REA$ RI&H1 FRONT RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB
Using the Surface Burners
Control knobs must be pushed in,
then turned to LITEposition. The click-
ing sound is the ignition sparking.
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob
back to a desired setting. The con-
trol knob has stops for HI and LO,
however it can be set anywhere be-
tween HI and a low setting. Do not
cook with the control In the LITE
positton.
In Case of a Prolonged Power Failure
Surface burners with electronic ignitors can be manually lighted. Hold a lit
match near the burner and turn the control to the LITEposition. After the burner
lights, turn the control to the desired setting.
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See the “Cooklng Guide” for Important utensil Information.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide.
Use LITE to light
the burner. After
the burner lights,
turn control
back to a de-
sired setting to
stop the clicking
of the ignition.
Do not cook
wlth the control
In the LITE posl-
tlon.
Use HI to start
foods cooking
or to bring liq-
uids to a boil.
Use a medlum
settlng to start
cooking or to fry
chicken or pan-
cakes; for gravy,
puddings and
icing or to cook
large amounts
of vegetables.
Use LO to
keep foods
warm until
ready to serve.
Setting the Clock
Push In and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
. Push In Mlnute Timer Knob and
turn In either dlrectlon until clock
shows the right time of day.
2. let the Mlnute Tlmer Knob pop
out. Turn in either direction until
Minute Timer hand points to OFF.
The clock sefflng will change If
you push In the knob when
furnlng.

Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.
Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
DO NOT PUSH IN THEKNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
1. Without pushing It in, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the hand
passes the setting You want.
2. Wlthoul pushing in, turn the knob
back to the setting you want.
When the time is up, a buzzer will
sound. To stop the buzzer, turn the
Minute Timer hand to OFF.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THEMINUTETIMER KNOB CHANGES THECLOCK
SETTING.
Using the Oven Temp Controls
Both the upper and lower ovens are set with single knobs only:
-The Upper Oven Temp Control Knob
-The Lower Oven Temp Control Knob
The upper or lower oven turns on when a temperature Is selected for that oven.
Bakina
Racks should be placed so the top
of the food will be centered in the
oven. Always leave at least 1Yzto 2
inches (4-5 cm) between the sides
of the pan and the oven walls and
other pans. For more information,
see the ‘Cooking Guide:’
1. Position the racks properly before
turning on the oven. To change
rack posfflon, pull rack out to
stop, raise front edge and lift out.
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2. If you’re cooking in the lower
oven, set the Lower Oven Temp
control knob to the baking tem-
perature you want. The lower
oven burner will automatically
light in 50-60 seconds.
If you’re cooking In the upper oven,
set the Upper Oven Temp control knob
to the baking temperature you want.
The upper oven burner will automati-
cally light in 50-60 seconds. The upper
oven cannot be used for broiling.
3. Preheat the oven for 10 minutes
before adding food. NOTE:Oven
racks, walls and door will be
hot. Do not place food directly
on oven bottom.
4. During baking, the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain the
temperature setting.
When baking is done, turn the
Oven Temp control knob(s) to OFF.
Broiling
The Broiler Drawer is located below the lower oven door. Always broil with
the drawer and lower oven door completely closed.
1. Pull the broiler drawer open and
tilt the door panel down. 2. Place broiler pan grid so grease
can drain down sides into lower
part of broiler pan. See picture.

3. Place fooa on broiler pan and 4. Set the Oven Temp control knob
position the broiler pan before
to BROIL. The broiler will automati-
turnina on the broiler. See pan callv liaht in 50-60 seconds.
plac&ment chart in the “Cooking
Guide” for recommended pan
positions.
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5. When broiling is done, turn the
Oven Temp control knob to OFF.
DO NOT PREHEATTHEBROILERBEK)RE USING. COMPLETELYCLOSE
THEBROILERDRAWERDURING BROILING.
The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the
ovens through vents located at the
back of the cooktop and over the up-
per oven. Do not block a vent. Poor
baking will result.
LOWER/
OVEN VENT
Caring for your range
Control Panels
1. Pull knobs straight off
2. Use warm soapy water, baking
soda and a damp soff cloth or
spray glass cleaner to wipe the
control panels. Rinse and wipe
dry.
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3. Wash knobs in warm soapy
water or use baking soda and
a damp, soft cloth or follow
directions provided with glass
cleaner. Rinse well and dry.
CAUTION: Do not soak or use
abrasive cleansers. They could
rub off the marklngs.
4. Push the knobs straight back on.
Make sure they point to OFF.

Surface Burner Grates and Reflector Pans
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2. Lift off grates and remove the
reflector pans.
3. Wash the grates and reflector
pans in automatic dishwasher or
use warm soapy water and plas-
tic scrub pad. Rinse and dry well.
4. Replace reflector pans and
grates.
Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lift front of cook-top at corners and
swing up the support rod.
’ 2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto
the support rod.
3. Wipe surface under cooktop with
warm soapy water. Use soapy
plastic scrub pad on stubborn
Spots.
CAUTION: Do not drop the oook-
top or let It bump the upper
oven. Damage could result to
the poroelaln and the oooktop
frame.
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Surface Burners
Lift up the cooktop, following the instructis 1son page1 1.
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Wipe oft surface burners with warm soapy water and a soft cloth after each
use.
Occasionally check surface burner flames for size and shape as shown. If
flames do not burn properly, you may need to remove the surface burners for
cleaning (see pagel5), or call a qualified technician for burner adjustments.
To adjust the LO settings on the control knobs:
1. Turn on the surface burners, then set the controls on LO,
2. WIthout changing the burner settlngs, remove the control knobs.
3. Firmly grasp the control stem and insert a small bladed screwdriver into
the end of the stem. Turn the screwdriver in either direction until the flame
height is Ya in (38 cm) or lower in size. Flame must be large enough to
malntaln a STABLEFLAME on all burner pork.
NEVERADJUST THEFLAME SIZEAT THEMEDIUM SETTING.
The Upper Oven Rack Guides
Removing the upper oven rack, rack guides and burner cover will help make
it easier to clean the upper oven.
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REVERSETHEPROCEDURETO REPLACEBURNERCOVER, RACK GUIDES
,* AND RACK.

The Lower Oven Door
Removing the lower oven door will make it easier to clean the lower oven.
Open the door to the first stop
position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift
off of hinges at bottom corners of
door.
3. To replace, fit the bottom corners
of the door over the ends of the
hinges.
Push the door down evenly. The door will close only when it is on
the hinges correctly.
The Continuous-Cleaning Ovens
Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuous-
cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat spat-
ter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface.
The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black. The spread-out
fat on the rough surface gradually burns away at medlum to high baklng
temperatures so the oven can return to a presentably clean condition.
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Fat Spatter Standard Fat Spatter
Beads Up. Poroelaln,
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Continuous-Cleaning
Spreads Out. Poreelaln.
Turns Black. Bums Away. I
Using Foil
To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of
heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger
than the cooking container.
CAUTION: Do not use foll to cover oven floor or to completely cover a
rack. Oood alr clfculatlon ls needed for the oven to opemie property.
Poor oooklng resufts and damage to the oven could occur.
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Cleaning Tips
1. The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand.
2. TEny;;eyr does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may
3. Use aluminum foil or a shallow pan according to instructions. Spill-overs
do not burn away and may stain the bottom.
Hand Cleaning 4
WINDOW - Keep clean with hot
sudsywater. Use a plasttc scouring
pad for stubborn spots. Rlnse well.
Do not use steel wool or abmdve
cleaners.
RACKS - Use soapy steel wool pad
WALLS AND DOOR - Wash wtth hot
for stubborn stains. Rinse well. soapy water. Use a soapy steel
wool pad for stubborn spots. Rinse
well.
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Cleaning Chart
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Exterior Soft cloth and warm soapv
l Wipe off reaularlv when cook-
surfaces ’ .water or baking soda. top and range are cool.
Nylon or plastic scrubbing l Do not allow tood oontalnlng
pad for stubborn spots. aolds (such as vinegar, tomato,
lemon Juloe or milk) to remain on
surtace. Acids will remove the
tlnlsh.
l Do not use abmslve or harsh
cleansers.
Surtaoe burner Automatic dlshwasher or
l Wash wlth other cooking utensils.
grates warm soapy water and
plastic scrubbing pad.
l Dry completely.
l Do not use abmslve or harsh
cleansers.
Chrome Automatic dlshwasher or l Wash with other cooking utensils.
reflector pans warm soapy water and
plastic scrubbing pad.
l Clean frequently.
l Do not use abmslve or harsh
cleansers.
Surlace burners Warm soapy water, a
l Lift-up the cooktop, see page 11.
plastic scrubbing pad,
dlshwashlng detergent
l Wipe off spills Immediately after
burner has cooled.
or a solutlon of 1quart
of boillng hot water
and 2 tablespoons of
DIP IT?
In case of stubborn stalns:
9 Remove burner from manlfold
with philllps screwdriver.
l Soak In warm soapy water and
wipe with plastic scrubbing pad
and dishwashlng detergent.
It staln Is still there, soak 20
minutes In bolllng water and
DIP IT@solutlon. Be sure the
solution covers the whole burner.
l Rinse and dry well.
l If ports are clogged, clean with a
stralght pin. Do not enlarge or
dlstorl ports. Do not use a wood-
en toothplck.
l Do not clean surface burner In
dlshwasher.
Broiler dmwer, Warm soapy water and
l Clean after each use.
pan and grid plastic scrubbing pad.
l Wash pan and grld with other
utenslls.
l Atter broiler Is cool, wlpe
interlor wlth warm damp cloth.
For stubborn spots, use a plastic
scrubbing pad.
Centrel knobs Warm soapy water and
l Wash. rlnsr? and dry well.
soft cloth.
l Do not soak.
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PART
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Control panels Warm soapy water or
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
baking soda, soft cloth
and spray glass cleaner. . Follow directlons provided with
cleaner.
Oven racks Warm soapy water and
plastic scrubbing pad.
l Wash, rinse and dry Well. Use
plastic scrubbing pad for stub-
born areas.
Oven door
glass Spray glass cleaner; warm soapy water and
soft cloth.
. Make sure oven Is cool.
. Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and drv Well
Contlnuous- Warm soapy water or
l Clean stubborn spots or stains.
Cleaning ovens soapy scrubbing pad. Rinse well with water.
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
l Place piece of foil or shallow
or shallow pan. pan, slightly larger than the
cooking container, on lower rack
to catch spillovers.
l Do not use commercial cleaners.
Most iat spatters on Contlnuous-Cleanlng
porcelain lnterlor surtace gradually reduce
to a presentably clean condltlon durlng normal
baklng or roasting operations.
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The Work Light
The Work Light switch is located at the bottom of the upper oven control
panel. Push the switch to turn ON the light. Push again to turn r
Remove the light bulb from its socket.
Replace with a 40-watt candelabra-
base bulb.
The Oven Lights
Both oven lights will only come on when you push the Oven Light switch.
The oven light switch is located at the bottom of the upper control panel.
Replacing the lower Oven light
Remove the light bulb from its socket. _
Replace with a 40-waft appliance
bulb.
Replacing the Upper Oven light
2. Remove the light bulb from its
socket. Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb. Turn the
power back on at the main
power supply.

If you need setice or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
L Before calling for
assistance...
If control knob(s) will not turn:
l Did you push in before trying to turn?
Performance problems
from little things you con
without tools of any kind.
often result
find and fix
If nothing operates:
l Is the range properly connected to
gas and electrical supplies? (See
“Installation Instructions!‘)
l Hove you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Is the flow of combustion and/or
ventilation air to the range
blocked? Do not block the air flow
to and around the range.
l Is on Oven Control turned to a tem-
perature setting or BROIL?
If burner falls to llght:
l Isthe range connected to electrical
power?
If soll is visible on Contlnuous-
Cleanlng oven finish:
l The-special finish is designed to
gmdually reduce oven soll during
normal baking or roosting. It is not
designed to keep your oven spot-
less, only presentably clean.
l The door is cooler than the oven
walls. Soil will be more visible on the
door than other area in the oven.
See page 14 for how to clean.
l Sugar and starchy spills may leave
stains. See page 14 for hand clean-
ing tips. Use foil on lower mck to
catch these spills.
If cooking results aren’t what you
expected:
l Hove you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
l Are burner ports clogged? (See
page 15.)
If burner flames are uneven:
l Are burner ports clogged? (See
page 15.)
l Is the range level?
l Are you using pans recommended
in the “Cooking Guide”?
l If baking, hove you allowed ~Yzto 2
inches (4-5 cm] on all sides of the
pans for air circulation?
l Hove you preheated the oven as the
recipe calls for?
l Are the pans the size called for in the
recipe?
If burner flames llff off ports, are l
Are you following a tested recipe
yellow, or arenolsy when fumed off.
from Q reliable source?
l The air/gas mixture may be incor-
l Do the cooking utensils hove
rect. [See the “Installation In- smooth, flat bottoms and fit the sur-
structions:) face burners?
If burner makes a popping noise
when ON:
l Is the burner wet from washing? Let
dry.
See the Cooklng Gulde for more infor-
motion on cooking problems and
how to solve them.
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