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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
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USING YOUR RANGE.
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Dual-Level Ixhaust Vent
System
Using the S1;rfac.e Burners
Using the Lc flier Over-
Baking
Broiling
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER” Control 10
Oven Vent
CARING FOR YOUR tiO&itii’ 11
AND LOWER OVEN 12
Page
-ilntrci Pallels 12
,drface Burner Grates and
Reflector Pans
Removable Cooktop : : 13
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Surface Burners 14
3ven Door 14
Zontlnuous-Cleaning Oven 15
cleaning Chart 17
Cleaning the Grease Filters 19
Cooktop Light 20
Changing the Oven Light 21
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE 22
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY 24
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Before you useyour range
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
packed with your range.
Read this “Use & Care Guide” and your “Cooking Guide” carefully for important
use and safety information. Store these with the Upper Microwave Oven literature
in the Range Literature Pat for future use.
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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.
0 Properly maintaining your range.
l Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
See your “Cooking Guide” and “Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide”
for additional safety and use information.
I.I PORTAN’I
S/U+ I-Y INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow ~:!-!ikirer ‘0 USE’ 01
play with any ;,:;rl “:+v e range,
or leave them unattenaed near
it They could be burned or
rnlured
2. DO NOT store !r~~ny- cnrldren
might want above the range
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
3. DO NOT allow anyone TOtouch 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.
They could ignite if they touch a
hot burner or surrounding 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 SURE to open the
oven door all the way to
prevent burns.
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II. DO NOT use a wet pot holder. 16. DO NOT repair or replace any
Steam burns can result. DO NOT parts unless specifically recom-
use a towel or bulky cloth as a mended in this manual. All other
pot holder. They could catch servicing should be referred to a
fire and burn you. qualified service technician.
12. MAKE SURE the utensils you use 17. Because of the automatic exhaust
are large enough to contain food fan system, the following
and avoid boil overs and spill- cautions must be observed:
overs. This will help prevent a. Do not leave the area when using
hazardous build-ups of food.
Heavy splatterings or spillovers your cooktop at a high setting.
Accidental fires from boilovers
left on a range can ignite and or spattering on the surface
burn you. Pan size is especially burners could spread, especially
important in deep fat frying. if the exhaust fan is operating.
13. DO NOT leave surface burners b. Do not operate the exhaust vent
on high heat settings. Boil system without the filters in
overs and greasy spillovers place. Grease could accumulate
could cause steam, smoke and in the venting system and cause
could ignite and burn you. a fire hazard.
14. GREASE is flammable and c. Do not allow grease and soil to
should be handled carefully. Let build up in the grease filters.
fat cool before attempting to Exhaust fan efficiency will de-
handle it. Do not allow grease crease and fire may result.
to collect around range or Clean often following the filter
in vents. Wipe spillovers cleaning instructions on page 19.
immediately. d. Do not “flame” foods when operat-
15. NEVER use a match or other ing the exhaust fan. The fan, if
flame to look for a gas leak. Ex- operating, may spread the flame
plosion and injury could result. and cause personal injury or
property damage.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USEGASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
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
ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers (from the plate located
on the front frame of the upper
Serial Number
microwave oven).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Purchase Date
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book and your
sales slip together.
Service Company Phone Number
Thank you for purchasing a Whirlpool product. Please complete and
mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.
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Parts and features
Model SM958PES
COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
EXHAUST HOOD
CONTROLS
COOKTOP LIGHT .
AUTOMATIC
MEALTlMEPe
SURFACE BURNERS-KS
GRATES AND
CHROME REFLECTOP
PANS
CONTINUOUS-
CLEANING OVEN
SILICONE
HEAT SEAL -
BROILER DRAWER
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CLOCK/DISPLAY I
OVEN LIGHT
SWITCH
. TOP LIGHT
SWITCH
OVEN VENT
TTIMEDIMANUAL
SWITCH 1
\ OVEN BURNER
(not shown)
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Using your range
NUMBER PADS TOP LIGHT
EXHAUST SYSTEM
SWITCH
OVEN
TEMPERATURE I
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TIMED/MANUAL
:ONTROL \ SWITCH
MEALTIMER”
CONTROL PADS
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LEFI FRONT LEFl REAR SURFACE RIGHT FRONT RlGiiT REAR
CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB BURNER CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB
INDICATOR
Dual-Level Exhaust Vent System
Your Range/Microwave Combination has a dual-level exhaust vent system for
removal of steam, grease and cooking odors. You may use the lower vent alone
or add the top vent for maximum venting.
The lower vents are located above the cooktop (underneath the microwave
oven]. The top vent is located above the microwave oven (behind the vent
cover).
To use only the lower vent: To use both vents:
l Push the Exhaust switch down to the
right for HIGH fan speed.
l Push the switch down to the left for
LOW fan speed.
l Center the switch to turn the vent
system OFF.
l Raise the vent cover above the
microwave oven.
l Turn on desired fan speed by
following the directions.
Note: Ifthe temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven when it
is in use, the exhaust fan will automatically turn on or change to the
HIGH setting to protect the oven. If this occurs it can not be turned off with
the EXHAUST switch. It will stay on until the area cools down or until the
microwave oven shuts off.
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Using the Surface
Burners
Control knobs must be pushed in,
then turned to the LITEposition. The
clicking sound is the ignition
sparking.
To stop the clicking sound after the
burner lights, turn the control knob
back to a desired setting. The control
knob has stops for HI, MED and LOW,
however it can be set anywhere be-
tween HI and OFF.Do not cook with
the control in the LITE position.
In Case of a Prolonged Power Failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted. Hold a lighted match near a burner
and turn the control to the LITEposition. After the burner lights, turn the control to
the desired setting.
Surface Burner Indicators
The solid dot in the surface burner in-
dicator shows which surface burner is
turned on by that knob.
See the “Cooking 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
Do not cook with
the control in
the LITE position.
Use a high
setting to start
cooking or to
bring liquids
to a boil.
Use a medium
setting to start
cooking or to fry
chicken or pan-
cakes; for gravy,
puddings and
icing or to cook
large amounts
of vegetables
Use a low set-
ting to keep
foods warm until
ready to serve

Using the Lower Oven
Baking
1. Position the racks properly before
turning on the oven. To change
rack position, pull rack out to
stop, raise front edge and lift out.
2. Set the Oven Temp control knob
to the baking temperature you
want. The oven burner will auto-
matically light in 50-60 seconds
4. During baking, the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain the
temperature setting
Racks should be placed so the top
of the food will be centered in the
oven. Always leave at least 11/zto 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:’
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3. Preheat the oven for10 minutes
before adding food. NOTE: Oven
racks, walls and door will be hot.
Do not place food directly on
oven bottom.
5. When Baking is done, turn the
Oven Temp control knob to OFF

Broiling
The Broiler Drawer is located below the oven door. Always broil with the
drawer and oven door completely closed.
1. Pull the broiler drawer open and
tilt the door panel down. 2. Place broiler pan grid so grease
can drain down sides into lower
part of broiler pan. See picture.
3. Place food on broiler pan and 4. Set the Oven Temp control knob
position the broiler pan before to BROIL. The broiler will automat-
turning on the broiler. See pan ically light in 50-60 seconds.
placement chart in the “Cooking
Guide” for recommended pan 5. When broiling is done, turn the
positions. Oven Temp control knob to OFF.
DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROILER BEFORE USING. COMPLETELY CLOSE
THE BROILER DRAWER DURING BROILING.

Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’ Control
The automatic MEALTIMER” Control will turn the lower 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,
or other recipes that require preheating the oven before baking...under-
cooking will result.
To start and stop baking automatically:
1, Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
3. Set TIMED/MANUAL switch at TIMED
position. The light in the switch will
come on. It will stay on as long as
the switch is in the TIMED position.
5. Touch STOPTIME Pad. Touch
number pads for the time you
want baking to stop.
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2. Make sure the clock on the micro-
wave control display is set to the
correct time of day. [See Upper
Microwave Oven Use & Care
Guide for instructions.]
4. Touch STARTTIME Pad. Touch
number pads for the time you
want baking to start. (Option: Skip
this step if you want baking to start
immediately.)
6. Set the Oven Temp control knob to
the baking temperature you want.
When the start time is reached, the
oven burner will automatically
light in 50-60 seconds.

7. Touch START.The oven will now
start and stop automatically.
8. After baking is done or to stop
the oven before preset time, turn
the Oven Temp control knob to
OFF Set the TIMED/MANUAL switch
to the MANUAL position. The light in
the switch will go off.
To cancel MEALTIMER u:
Touch STOP TIME; Touch CANCEL. Turn the Oven Temp control knob to OFF.Return
TIMED/MANUAL switch to MANUAL Position. The light in the switch will go off,
The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the
ovens through vents located at the
back of the cooktop and over the
upper oven. Do not block a vent.
Poor baking will result.
LOWER /
OVEN VENT
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Caring for your cooktop and lower oven
Control Panels
1. Pull knobs stralaht off 3. Wash knobs in warm soapy
2. Use warm soapy water, baking
soda and a damp soft cloth or
spray glass cleaner to wipe the
control panels. Rinse and wiDe
water or use baking sod6 bnd
a damp, soft cloth or follow
directions provided with glass
cleaner. Rinse well and dry.
dry. CAUTION: Do not soak or use
abrasive cleansers. They could
rub off the markings.
4. Push the knobs straight back on
Make sure they point to OFF.
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Surface Burner Grates and Reflector Pans
3. Wash the grates and reflector
pans in warm soapy water. Rinse
and dry well.
Removable Cooktop
1. Remove Surface Burner Grates and
Reflector Pans.
2. Lift front of cooktop enough to
clear front of range. Grasp both
sides of the cooktop, lift and
pull forward to remove. NOTE: If
range is between cabinets,
grasp the burner openings and
lifl upward to remove.
3. Wipe surface under the cooktop
with warm soapy water. Use soapy
steel wool pad for stubborn spots.
2. Lift off the grates and remove the
reflector pans.
4. Replace reflector pans and
grates.

Surface Burners
TYPICAL TOP BURNERFLAME
Remove the cooktop, follow the instructions on page 13.
Wipe off surface burners with warm soapy water and a soft cloth after each
use.
Occasionally check surface burner flames for size and shape as shown. If
flames do not burn properly, you may need to remove the surface burners for
cleaning (see page 17),or call a qualified technician for burner adjustments.
To adjust the HI and LO settings on the control knobs:
1. Turn on the surface burners, then set the controls on LO.
2. Without changing the burner settings, remove the control knobs.
3. Firmly grasp the control stem and insert a small bladed screwdriver into
the end of the stem. Turn the screwdriver in either direction until the flame
height is% in (.318 cm] or lower in size. Flame must be large enough to
maintain a STABLE FLAME on all burner ports.
NEVER ADJUST THE FLAME SIZE AT THE MEDIUM SETTING.
The Oven Door
Removing the oven door will make it easier to clean the 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.
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The Continuous-Cleaning Oven
Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain-enamel. Your continu-
ous-cleaning oven walls are coated wrth a special, rougher porcelain-enamel.
A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher
surface. The bead of fat chars and turns black. The spread-out fat gradually
burns away at medium to high temperatures (350”-475°F 176”-246°C) so the
oven can return to a presentably clean condition.
Continuous-cleaning
porcelain-enamel
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 foil to cover oven floor or to completely cover a
rack. Good alr circulation is needed for the oven to operate properly.
Poor cooklng results and damage to the oven could occur.
Cleaning Tips
1. The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand.
2. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may
be needed.
3. Use aluminum foil or a shallow pan according to instructions. Spillovers
do not burn away and may stain the bottom.

and Cleaning
ACKS - Use soapy steel wool pad
brstubborn stains. Rinse well.
WALLSAND DOOR-Wash with hot
soapy water. Use a soapy steel
wool pad for stubborn spots. Rinse
well.
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Cleaning Chart
PART
Exterior
surfaces
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Soft cloth and warm soapy . Wipe off regularly when cook-
water or baking soda top and range are cool.
Nylon or plastic scrubbing l Do not allow food containing
pod for stubborn spots acids (such as vinegar, tomato,
lemon juice or milk) to remain on
surface. Acids will remove the
linish.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Surface burner Automatic dlshwasher or
l Wash with other cooking utensils
grates warm soapy water and
plastic scrubbing pad
l Dry completely
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Chrome Automatic dishwasher or
l Wash with other cooking utensils.
reflector pans warm soapy water and
l Clean frequently.
plastic scrubbing pad
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Surface burners Warm soapy water, a
l Remove the cooktop, see page 13.
plastic scrubbing pad,
dishwashing detergent
l Wipe off spills immediately after
burner has cooled
or a solution of 1 quart
of bolllng hot water
and 2 tablespoons of
DIP IT
In case of stubborn stains:
l Remove burner from manifold
with phillips screwdriver.
l Soak in warm soapy water and
wipe with plastic scrubbing pad
and dishwashing detergent
If stain is still there, soak 20
minutes in boiling water and
DIP IT- solution. Be sure the
solution covers the whole burner.
l Rinse and dry well
l If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight pin. Do not enlarge or
distort ports. Do not use a wood-
en toothpick.
l Do not clean surface burner in
dishwasher.
Broiler drawer, Warm soapy water and
l Clean atter each use.
pan and grid Dlastic scrubbing pad
l Wash pan and grid with other
utensils.
l After broiler is cool, wipe
interior with warm damp cloth.
For stubborn spots, use a plastic
scrubbing pad.
Control knobs Warm soapy water and
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
soft cloth
l Do not soak.
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PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Control panels
Oven racks
Warm soapy water or
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
baking soda, soft cloth
l Follow directions provided with
and spray glass cleaner cleaner
Warm soapy water and
l Wash, rinse and dry well. Use
plastic scrubbing pad. plastic scrubbing pad for stub-
born areas.
Lower oven door Spray glass cleaner. warm
l Make sure oven is cool.
glass soapy water and soft cloth l Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
* Wash, rinse and dry well.
Continuous-
Cleaning oven Warm, soapy water or
l Most fat spatters on oven
soapy scrubbing pad. walls and floor will grad-
Heavy-duty aluminum foil ually reduce to a presenta-
or shallow pan. bly clean condition during
baking.
l Clean stubborn spots or stains.
Rinse well with water.
l Place piece of foil or shallow
pan, slightly larger than the
cooking container, on lower rack
to catch spillovers. Do not cover
entire rack with foil.
l Do not use commercial oven
cleaners.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to push any object into the openings of the
protective shield surrounding the ignitor coil that is located at the top of
the oven. The coil could be damaged.
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Cleaning the Grease Filters
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month.
NOTE: If you are using charcoal filters from the Non-Vent Kit
(Part No. 814023), they should be replaced every 12 months. Do
not attempt to clean.
lower Filters
(beneath the microwave oven)
1. To remove each filter, place
thumb in the indentation at the
center front of the filter. Push
back and pull down.
2. To replace, place the long edge
of the filter against the clips at
the back of the opening. Push
filter back and up until it snaps
into place.
Top Filter
(above the microwave oven, underthe Vent cover]
1. To remove filter, lift vent cover. Use
plastic tab at center of the filter to
push up and lift out the filter.
2. To replace, place top edge of the
filter against the clips at the top of
the opening. Push up and in until
filter snaps in place. Make sure
the plastic tab at the bottom of the
filter is facing out.
To clean the filters, soak in hot water and a mild detergent. Scrub and swish to
remove embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to dry. [Filters may be
washed in the dishwasher, Howeverthe aluminum will darken. Using ammonia
for cleaning will also cause the aluminum to darken,]
CAUTION: Do not operate the exhaust vent system without the filters in place.
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The Cooktop Light
The Top light switch is located below the upper control panel. Push the right
side of the switch to turn the light ON. Push the left side of the switch to
turn the light OFF
To replace:
Remove the screws and metal
trim that supports the top of the light
cover. The glass is heavy. Hold it
securely.
3. Grasp the fluorescent tube at both
ends. Roll bottom of tube towards
the front until both ends come out
of the receptacles. Replace with
a 20-watt cool-white fluorescent
tube.
2. With both hands, pull top of light
cover towards you and lift it out of
bottom support trim.
4. With both hands, carefully fit the
glass light cover into the bottom
metal support trim. Replace the top
support trim and screw.
Turn the electric power back on at
the main power supply.
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