Whirlpool TGR51WOW User manual

Useand
CareGuide
Gas Range
TGR51 WOW
Thank you for choosing an
Estate appliance.
This Use and Care Guide will help you
operate and maintain your new, quality-built
range. Keep this Use and Care Guide in a
safe place for future reference.
Please complete and mail the Owner
Registration Card provided 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 (see diagram on page 3) and
purchase date from sales slip.
9 Keep this book, the Cooking Guide and
sales slip together in a handy place.
You are responsible for
Contents
It is your responsibility to be sure that your
range:
l Has been properly installed where it is
protected from the elements, and on a
floor strong enough to support its weight.
(See the Installation Instructions.)
l Is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
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Important Safety Instructions 2
Using Your Range 3
Using the surface burners 4
Setting the clock 4
Using the Minute Timer 4
l Is properly maintained.
l Is used only for jobs expected of a home
range.
Using the oven control 5
The oven vent 5
Caring For Your Range 6
The control panel and knobs 6
l Is secured by properly installed anti-tip
bracket(s), with rear leveling leg(s)
positioned under bracket(s).
The surface burner grates
and reflector pans 6
The removable cooktop 6
The surface burners 7
The removable oven door
Using the standard-cleaning oven -:
Cleaning chart 8
The oven light 9
Before You Call For Service 10
If You Need Assistance. Service Or
Model Number
Serial Number
Replacement Parts ’
Warranty 12
12
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

Important Safety Instructions
Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are specific installation
and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when Using the
range, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A
FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY l
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. OPEN WINDOWS.
2. DON’T TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES.
3. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAMES.
4. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR GAS SUPPLIER.
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE
CAN CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REFER TO THIS MANUAL. FOR
ASSISTANCE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONSULT A QUALIFIED INSTALLER,
SERVICE AGENCY, MANUFACTURER (DEALER) OR THE GAS SUPPLIER.
l IMPORTANT l
TO THE INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK WITH THE UNIT.
TO THE CONSUMER: PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
m Install or locate the range only in possible if a gas leak occurs. overs and spill-overs. Heavy splattering
accordance with the provided Formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and or spill-overs left on a range can ignite
Installation Instructions. It is soot are by-products of incomplete and burn you. Pan size is especially
recommended that the range be combustion. Properly adjusted burners important in deep fat frying.
installed by a qualified installer. The with a bluish rather than a yellow flame
l Turn pan handles inward, but not over
range must be properly connected to will minimize incomplete combustion.
the proper gas supply and checked for other surface burners. This will help
leaks. The range must also be properly
l DO NOT operate the range if it is not reduce the chance of burns, igniting of
working properly, or if it has been flammable materials, and spills due to
connected to electrical supply and damaged. bumping of the pan.
grounded.
l DO NOT use the range for warming or
l Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp
heating the room. Persons could be
fl+!?d*~ $+iF[ potholders on surface burners may result
burned or injured, or a fire could start. in burns from steam. DO NOT let
l Use the range only for its intended use as potholder touch surface burners. DO
described in this manual. NOT use a towel or bulky cloth for a
l DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments potholder. They could catch on fire.
when using the range. They could ignite if
l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils
l To reduce the risk of tipping of the they touch a surface burner and you are safe for use on the cooktop. Only
appliance, the appliance must be could be burned. certain types of glass, glass-ceramic,
secured by properly installed anti-tip
l DO NOT touch surface burners, areas ceramic, earthenware or other glazed
bracket(s). To check if the bracket(s) is near burners or interior surfaces of oven. utensils are suitable for cooktops without
installed properly, shine a flashlight Areas near surface burners and interior breaking due to the sudden change in
under range toward rear corners and surfaces of an oven become hot enough temperature.
verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is to cause burns. During use, DO NOT
l DO NOT use decorative covers or trivets
engaged. See Installation Instructions
for further details. touch, or let clothing or other flammable over the surface burners.
materials contact surface burners, areas
l DO NOT heat unopened containers.
. Gas fuels and combustion can result in near surface burners or interior surfaces They could explode. The hot contents
potential exposure to chemicals known of oven. Other surfaces of the range may
to cause cancer or reproductive harm. could cause burns and container particle!
become hot enough to cause burns; such could cause injury.
For example, benzene is a chemical as, the oven vent opening, the surface
which is a part of the gas supplied to the
l Grease is flammable and should be
near the vent opening, the cooktop, the handled carefully. Let fat cool before
range. It is consumed in the flame oven door and window.
during combustion. However, exposure attempting to handle it. DO NOT allow
to a small amount of benzene is
l Make sure the utensils you use are large grease to collect around cooktop or in
enough to contain food and avoid boil- vents. Wipe spill-overs immediately.
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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 extinguisher.
l Never leave surface burners unattended
at high heat settings. A boil-over could
result and cause smoking and greasy
spill-overs that may ignite.
l Make sure surface burners 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 racks in desired
location while oven is cool.
l DO NOT store flammable materials on or
near the range. They could explode or
burn.
l DO NOT store things children might want
above the range. Children could be
burned or injured while climbing on it.
l DO NOT leave children alone or
unattended in area where the range is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit
or stand on any part of the range. They
could be burned or injured.
l NEVER use a match or other flame to
look for a gas leak. Explosion and injury
could result.
l Know where your main gas shut off valve
is located.
l Keep range vents unobstructed.
l Clean your range regularly. See care
and cleaning instructions in this manual.
l Be sure all range parts are cool before
cleaning.
l DO NOT clean door seal. It is essential
for a good seal. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage, or move the seal.
Clean only parts recommended in this
Use and Care Guide.
l DO NOT repair or replace any part of
the range unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
l Disconnect the electrical supply before
servicing the range.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using Your Range
Model TGR51 WOW
ClocWMinute Timer
c Chrome reflector pan
Surface burner and oven
R - confrols
Surface burners
Oven rack guide
Heat seal
Model and serial number
p/ate (under cooktop)
Anti-tip bracket
Broiler drawer
V-I
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Removable oven door
Oven burner (not shown)
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Model TGR51 WOW
Setting the clock
Left rear Oven temperature
control knob control Right rear
control knob Oven light switch ,
Left front
control knob &face’
burner indicators R&ht front
control knob
00
01
Control knobs must be pushed in, then
turned to the LITE position. 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 can be set
anywhere between HI and OFF.
Surface burner indicators
The solid dot in the surface burner indicator
shows which surface burner is turned on by
that knob.
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 LITE to light the burner. After the
burner lights, turn control back to a desired
setting to stop the clicking of the ignition.
Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring
liquids to a boil.
Use a medium setting to continue
cooking or to fry chicken or pancakes; for
gravy, puddings and icing; to cook large
amounts of vegetables.
Use a low setting to keep food warm
until ready to serve.
NOTE: Do not cook with the control in the
LITE position.
Using the surface burners
In case of a prolonged power failure
Surface burners can be manually lighted.
Hold a lit match near a burner and slowly
turn the control knob on until the burner
lights. After the burner lights, turn the
control knob to the desired setting.
Burn, Fire and Explosion Hazard
l Burner flame should not extend
beyond the edge of the cooking
utensil. The flame can burn you
and cause poor cooking results.
l Be sure all control knobs are
turned to OFF when you are not
cooking. Someone could be
burned or a fire could start if a
burner is accidentally left ON.
9 If the flame should go out while
cooking, or if there is a strong gas
odor, turn the burners OFF. Wait
five minutes for the gas odor to
disappear, before relighting
burner. If gas odor is still present,
see safety note on page 2. Failure
to follow these precautions could
result in explosion or fire.
l Do not attempt to light the oven
burner during a power failure.
Personal injury could result.
Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob
to set the Clock.
1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn
clockwise until clock shows the right
time of day.
2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out.
Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand
points to OFF. The clock setting will
change if you push in the knob when
turning.
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 the knob when setting
the Minute Timer.
1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute
Timer Knob until the timer hand passes
the setting you want.
2. Without 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.
NOTE: Pushing in and turning the Minute
Timer Knob changes the clock setting.
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Using the oven control
Baking
1. 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 l/2 to 2
inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the
pan and the oven walls and other pans.
2. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the
baking temperature you want. The oven
burner will automatically light in 50-60
seconds.
3. Preheat the oven for 10 minutes. Put
food in the oven.
NOTE: Do not place food directly on the
oven bottom.
Broiling
The broiler drawer is located below the
oven door. Always broil with the oven
door closed.
1. Pull the broiler drawer open and tilt the
door panel down.
The oven vent
Oven venl
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven
through a vent just under the backguard.
The vent is needed for air circulation. Do
not block the vent. Poor baking will result.
and to melt plastics. Use potholders
to move pans. Never store plastics,
2. Place broiler pan grid so grease can
drain down sides into lower part of broiler
pan. See picture.
4. During baking, the oven burner will turn
on and off to maintain the temperature
setting.
5. When baking is done, turn the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Burn Hazard
When the oven is ON, pans and pan
handles left near tne oven vent can
become hot enough to burn the user
paper orother items that could melt
or burn near the oven vent, or any of
the surface burners.
3. Before the broiler is turned on, place food
on broiler pan and position the broiler
pan at one of the three levels. Refer to a
reliable cookbook for broiling chart,
4. Set the Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL. The broiler will automatically light
in 50-60 seconds.
5. When broiling is done, turn the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
NOTE: Do not preheat the broiler before
using. Completely close the broiler drawer
during broiling.
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Caring For Your Range
Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire and
Explosion Hazard
l Make sure all controls are OFF and
the range is cool before cleaning.
l Do not use oven cleaners, bleach
or rust removers.
l Do not use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors to
clean this or any other appliance.
l Keep the appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
l Do not obstruct the flow of com-
bustion and ventilation air.
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in burns, electrical
shock, fire or explosion.
The control panel and knobs
1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position.
2. Pull control knobs straight off.
3. Use warm soapy water or spray glass
cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the
control panels. Rinse and wipe dry with a
soft cloth.
4. Wash control knobs in warm soapy
water. Rinse well and dry with a soft
cloth. Do not soak
5. Replace control knobs by pushing them
firmly into place.
NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel
wool, abrasives, or commercial oven
cleaners which may damage the finish.
After cleaning, make sure all control knobs
point to the OFF position.
The surface burner grates and
reflector pans
1. Make sure all surface burners are off and
the surrounding parts are cool.
2. Lift off the burner grates and remove
reflector pans.
3. Wash the grates and reflector pans with
warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Use a non-abrasive plastic scouring pad
for heavily-soiled areas. Rinse and dry
well.
4. Replace reflector pans and burner
grates.
The 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.
3. Wipe surface under the cooktop with
warm soapy water. Use a soap-filled
plastic scrubbing pad on heavily-soiled
areas.
4. Replace cooktop by fitting back of
cooktop into grooves in rear brackets.
Lower cooktop. Replace reflector pans
and surface burner grates.
Personal Injury and Product
Damage Hazard
l Do not try to clean under the
cooktop without removing it first.
The cooktop could accidentally fall
and injure you.
l Do not drop the cooktop. Damage
can result to the porcelain and the
cooktop frame.
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The surface burners
1. Remove the cooktop, following the
instructions under “The removable
cooktop” on page 6.
2. Wipe off surface burners with warm,
soapy water and a soft cloth after each
use. Use a plastic scouring pad for
cooked-on foods.
3. If ports are clogged, clean with a straight
pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the
ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to
clean the ports.
Typical top burner flame
4. Occasionally check the burner flames for
proper size and shape as shown above.
If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are
noisy when turned off, you may need to
clean the burners (see above), or call a
qualified technician for adjustment.
5. Replace cooktop.
The removable oven door
Removing the oven door will help make it
easier to clean the oven.
Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure all controls are OFF and
the oven is cool before removing
oven door. Failure to do so can
result in burns or electrical shock.
1. Open the door to the first stop position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift it at
the same angle it is in.
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.
Using the standard-cleaning
oven
The Standard Oven has to be hand
cleaned. Use warm soapy water, soapy
steel wool pads or a commercial oven
cleaner. See “Cleaning Chart” on page 8 for
further instructions.
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.
Burn, Electrical Shock and Product
Damage Hazard
l Make sure all controls are OFF and
the oven is cool before using foil.
Failure to do so can result in burns
or electrical shock.
l Do not use foil to cover oven floor
or to completely cover a rack.
Good air circulation is needed for
the oven to operate properly. Poor
cooking results and damage to the
oven could occur.
1. Turn off all controls.
2. Put foil or pan under the cooking
container. Make sure the foil is centered
and large enough to catch any spill-
overs.
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Cleaning chart
Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can
result in burns or electrical shock.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Exterior surfaces Warm, soapy water and a soft
cloth. Non-abrasive plastic
scouring pad for heavily-soiled
areas
l Wipe off regularly when range is cool.
l Do not allow food containing acids (such as vinegar,
tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids
may remove the glossy finish.
- Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Surface burner grates and
chrome reflector pans Warm, soapy water and a non-
abrasive plastic scouring pad . Wash with other cooking utensils.
l Dry completely.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Surface burners Warm, soapy water and a soft l Remove the cooktop (see page 6).
cloth
l Wipe off spills immediately after burner has cooled.
Warm, soapy water and a For cooked-on food:
non-abrasive plastic scouring pad
l Remove burner from manifold with phillips screwdriver.
l Wash with warm, soapy water and a plastic scouring pad
l Rinse and dry well.
. If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge
or distort ports. Do not use a wooden toothpick.
l Do not clean surface burner in dishwasher.
Control knobs Warm, soapy water and soft cloth l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Do not soak.
Control panel and trim Warm, soapy water or spray glass l Wash, rinse and dry well.
cleaner, and a soft cloth
l Follow directions provided with cleaner.
Broiler drawer, pan and grid Warm, soapy water or a soapy l Clean after each use.
steel wool pad . Wash, rinse and dry well.
l After broiler is cool, wipe interior with warm, damp cloth.
For heavily-soiled areas, use a soapy steel wool pad.
Oven racks
Oven door glass
Standard oven
Warm, soapy water or a soapy
steel wool pad
Spray glass cleaner or warm,
soapy water and a non-abrasive
plastic scouring pad
Warm, soapy water or a soapy
steel wool pad
OR
Commercial oven cleaners
. Wash, rinse and dry well. Use a soapy steel wool pad for
heavily-soiled areas.
l Make sure oven is cool.
l Follow directions provided with the cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Make sure oven is cool.
l Remove door for easier access.
. Clean heavily-soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water.
. Remove door for easier access.
. Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface.
l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner.
. Rinse well with clear water.
9 Use in well-ventilated room.
l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the
heat seal, thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range.
Damage will occur.
Heavy-duty aluminum foil or
shallow pan
l Place piece of foil or shallow pan, slightly larger than the
cooking container, on lower rack to catch spill-overs.
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The oven light
The oven light will only come on when you
push the Oven Light Switch on the control
panel. Push the switch again to turn off the
light.
Electrical Shock and Personal Injury
Hazard
l Make sure oven and light bulb are
cool and power to the oven has
been turned off before replacing
the light bulb. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or
burns.
l Be careful not to drop the bulb.
Broken glass could cause injury.
To replace the oven light:
1. Unplug appliance or disconnect at the
main power supply. 2. Remove the light bulb from its socket.
Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
Plug in appliance or reconnect at the
main power supply.
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Before You Call For Service
If you are having an operating problem,
check the list to see what the cause might
be before you call for assistance.
OPERATING PROBLEM CHECK IF WHAT TO DO
Nothing operates
l Range is properly connected to gas
and electrical supplies.
l Reconnect range to gas and/or
electrical supplies. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Oven will not operate
Burner fails to light
l Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has
tripped.
. Control knob is set in the correct
position.
. The flow of combustion and lor
ventilation air to the range is blocked.
l Oven Temperature Control is turned to
a lemperature setting.
l Range is connected to electrical power.
l Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
In case of prolonged power failure,
manually light burners (see page 4).
l Set control knob correctly, if needed.
l Remove blockage to air flow to and
around range.
l Turn Oven Temperature Control to the
desired temperature setting, if needed.
. Reconnect range to electrical supply.
(See Installation Instructions.)
l Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has
tripped.
. Burner ports are clogged.
l Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
In case of prolonged power failure,
manually light burners (see page 4).
. Clean with a straight pin (see pages 7
and 8).
Burner flames are uneven
l Burner ports are clogged.
l Clean with a straight pin (see pages 7
and 8). If this fails, call a qualified
technician for service.
Burner flames lift off ports, are
yellow, or are noisy when turned
Off
l Contact qualified technician to check
air/gas mixture.
Burner makes popping noise
when on
l Burner is wet from washing.
l Let dry.
Control knob(s) will not turn l You pushed in knob(s) before trying to
turn.
l Push in knob(s) before turning.
Cooking results aren’t what you
expected
l The range is level.
l Flame size fits the cooking utensil
being used.
. Pans are the size called for in the
recipe.
l If needed, level range.
l Adjust flame size to fit cooking utensil.
l Use correct-size pans.
l You are following a tested recipe from
a reliable source.
l Modify recipe or find a new recipe.
l The cooking utensils have smooth, flat
bottoms and fit the surface burners.
l When baking, you have preheated the
oven as the recipe calls for.
l When baking, you have allowed 1 l/2
to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the
pans for air circulation.
l Use cooking utensils with smooth, flat
bottoms.
l Preheat the oven according to recipe’s
specifications.
l Reposition pans for best air
circulation.
l When broiling, you have completely
closed the broiler drawer. . Completely close broiler drawer.
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