Whirlpool WT-TOD User manual

U SER ’ S G UIDE
U SER ’ S G UIDE
Gas Range WT-TOD
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Oven Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Care & Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Guide de L’utilisateur . . . . . . . . 14
Guía del Usuario . . . . . . . . . .28
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For service information, see page 13.
In our continuing effort to improve the quality
and performance of our cooking products, it
may be necessary to make changes to the appli-
ance without revising this guide.

Important Safety Instructions
General
Instructions
Read and follow all instructions before
using this appliance to prevent the poten-
tial risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury or damage to the appliance as a
result of improper usage of the appliance.
Use appliance only for its intended pur-
pose as described in this guide.
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To ensure proper operation and avoid
possible injury or damage to unit do not
attempt to adjust, repair, service, or re-
place any part of your appliance unless it
isspecificallyrecommendedinthisguide.
All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified servicer.
In Case of Fire
Turn off appliance and
ventilating hood to avoid
spreading the
flame. Extin-
guish flame then
turn on hood to
remove smoke and odor.
•Cooktop: Smother fire or flame in a
pan with a lid or cookie sheet.
•NEVER pick up or move a flaming
pan.
•Oven: Smother fire or flame by closing
the oven door.
Do not use water on grease fires. Use
baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher to smother fire or flame.
WARNING: I f the in-
formation in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explo-
sion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liq-
uids in the vicinity of this or any
appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any
appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical
switch.
• Do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor’s
phone.Follow thegas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire
department.
– Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
To ensure proper and safe operation:
Appliance must be properly installed and
grounded by a qualified installer. Have
the installer show you the location of the
gas shut off valve and how to shut it off in
an emergency.
Always disconnect power to appliance
before servicing.
• ALL RANGES CAN
TIP AND CAUSE
INJURIES TO PER-
SONS
• INSTALLANTI-TIP
DEVICE PACKED
WITH RANGE
• FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
WARNING: To reduce risk of tip-
ping of the appliance from abnor-
mal usage or by excessive loading
of the oven door, the appliance
must be secured by a properly in-
stalled anti-tip device.
To check if device is properly installed,
look underneath range with a flashlight to
make sure one of the rear leveling legs is
properly engaged in the bracket slot. The
anti-tip device secures the rear leveling
leg to the floor when properly engaged.
You should check this anytime the range
has been moved.
Electrical
Connection
Appliances which require
electrical power are
equipped with a three-
prong grounding plug
which must be plugged
directly into a properly grounded three-
hole 120 volt electrical outlet.
Always disconnect power to appliance
before servicing.
The three-prong grounding plug offers
protection against shock hazards. DO
NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD
GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE
POWER CORD PLUG.
If an ungrounded, two-hole or other type
electrical outlet is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility of the appliance
owner to have the outlet replaced with a
properly grounded three-hole electrical
outlet.
To Prevent Fire or
Smoke Damage
Besure allpacking materialsareremoved
from the appliance before operating it.
Keep area around appliance clear and
free from combustible materials, gaso-
line,andotherflammable vaporsandma-
terials.
If appliance is installed near a window,
proper precautions should be taken to
preventcurtainsfromblowingoverburn-
ers.
NEVER leave any items on the cooktop.
The hot air from the vent may ignite flam-
mableitems andmay increasepressure in
closed containers which may cause them
to burst.

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Manyaerosol-typespraycansareEXPLO-
SIVE when exposed to heat and may be
highly flammable. Avoid their use or stor-
age near an appliance.
Manyplasticsare vulnerabletoheat. Keep
plastics away from parts of the appliance
that may become warm or hot. Do not
leave plastic items on the cooktop as they
may melt or soften if left too close to the
vent or a lighted surface burner.
To eliminate the hazard of reaching over
hotsurfaceburners,cabinetstorageshould
not be provided directly above a unit. If
storage is provided, it should be limited to
items which are used infrequently and
which are safely stored in an area sub-
jected to heat from an appliance. Tem-
peratures may be unsafe for some items,
suchasvolatile liquids,cleanersoraerosol
sprays.
Child Safety
NEVER leave children alone or unsuper-
vised near the appliance when it is in use
or is still hot.
NEVER allow children to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance as they could be
injured or burned.
Children must be taught that the appli-
ance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot
utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of
small children. Children should be taught
that an appliance is not a toy. Children
should not be allowed to play with con-
trols or other parts of the unit.
CAUTION: NEVER store items of inter-
est to children in cabinets above an appli-
ance or on backguard of a range. Children
climbing on the appliance door to reach
items could be seriously injured.
About Your
Appliance
NEVER use appliance as a space heater to
heat or warm a room to prevent potential
hazard to the user and damage to the
appliance. Also, do not use the cooktop or
oven as a storage area for food or cooking
utensils.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion
and ventilation air by blocking the oven
vent or air intakes. Restriction of air flow
totheburnerpreventsproperperformance
and increases carbon monoxide emission
to unsafe levels.
Avoidtouchingovenventareawhileoven
is on and for several minutes after oven is
turned off. Some parts of the vent and
surrounding area become hot enough to
cause burns. After oven is turned off, do
not touch the oven vent or surrounding
areas until they have had sufficient time
to cool.
Other potentially hot surfaces include
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven
vent,surfaces near thevent opening,oven
door and areas around door and window.
WARNING: NEVER use appliance door,
or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or
seat as this may result in possible tipping
ofthe appliance,damage tothe appliance,
and serious injuries.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a
dampclothasthebulbcouldbreak.Should
the bulb break, disconnect power to the
appliance before removing bulb to avoid
electrical shock.
Cooking Safety
Always place a pan on a surface burner
before turning it on. Be sure you know
whichknobcontrolswhichsurfaceburner.
Make sure the correct burner is turned on
and that the burner has ignited. When
cooking is completed, turn burner off be-
fore removing pan to prevent exposure to
burner flame.
Always adjust surface burner flame so
that it does not extend beyond the bottom
edge of the pan. An excessive flame is
hazardous, wastes energy and may dam-
age the appliance, pan or cabinets above
the appliance.
NEVERleaveasurfacecookingoperation
unattended especially when using a high
heat setting or when deep fat frying.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers may ignite. Clean up greasy
spills as soon as possible. Do not use high
heat for extended cooking operations.
NEVER heat an unopened container on
thesurface burneror inthe oven.Pressure
build-up may cause container to burst
resultinginseriouspersonalinjuryordam-
age to the appliance.
Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot
holders may cause burns from steam.
Dishtowels or other substitutes should
never be used as pot holders because they
can trail across hot surface burners and
ignite or get caught on appliance parts.
Always let quantities of hot fat used for
deep fat frying cool before attempting to
move or handle.
Do not let cooking grease or other flam-
mable materials accumulate in or near the
appliance, hood or vent fan. Clean hood
frequently to prevent grease from accu-
mulating on hood or filter. When flaming
foods under the hood turn the fan on.
NEVER wear garments made of flam-
mable material or loose fitting or long-
sleeved apparel while cooking. Clothing
may ignite or catch utensil handles.
Always place oven racks in the desired
positions while oven is cool. Slide oven
rackout to addor remove food,using dry,
sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reach-
ing into the oven to add or remove food. If
a rack must be moved while hot, use a dry
potholder.Always turntheoven offatthe
end of cooking.
Usecare whenopening theoven door.Let
hot air or steam escape before moving or
replacing food.

Check these points if . . .
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Save These Instructions for Future Reference
PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow
foodmanufacturer’sinstructions.Ifaplas-
tic frozen food container and/or its cover
distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged
during cooking, immediately discard the
food and its container. The food could be
contaminated.
NEVER use aluminum foil to cover an
oven rack or oven bottom. Misuse could
result in risk of electric shock, fire, or
damage to the appliance. Use foil only as
directed in this guide.
Utensil Safety
Use pans with flat bottoms and handles
thatareeasilygraspedandstaycool.Avoid
using unstable, warped, easily tipped or
loose-handled pans. Also avoid using
pans, especially small pans, with heavy
handles as they could be unstable and
easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move
when filled with food may also be
hazardous.
Besureutensilis largeenough toproperly
contain food and avoid boilovers. Pan
size is particularly important in deep fat
frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the
volume of food that is to be added as well
as the bubble action of fat.
Tominimize burns,ignition offlammable
materials and spillage due to uninten-
tional contact with the utensil, do not
extendhandlesoveradjacentsurfaceburn-
ers. Always turn pan handles toward the
side or back of the appliance, not out into
the room where they are easily hit or
reached by small children.
Never let a pan boil dry as this could
damage the utensil and the appliance.
Follow the manufacturer’s directions
when using oven cooking bags.
Onlycertaintypesofglass,glass/ceramic,
ceramic or glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktop or oven usage without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when
using glass.
This appliance has been tested for safe
performance using conventional cook-
ware. Do not use any devices or accesso-
riesthatarenotspecificallyrecommended
in this guide. Do not use eyelid covers for
the surface units, stovetop grills, or add-
on oven convection systems. The use of
devices or accessories that are not ex-
pressly recommended in this manual can
create serious safety hazards, result in
performance problems, and reduce the
life of the components of the appliance.
Cleaning Safety
Turn off all controls and wait for appli-
ancepartstocoolbeforetouchingorclean-
ing them. Do not touch the burner grates
or surrounding areas until they have had
sufficient time to cool.
Clean appliance with caution. Use care to
avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth
is used to wipe spills on a hot surface.
Somecleanerscanproducenoxiousfumes
if applied to a hot surface.
Important Safety
Notice and
Warning
The California Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposi-
tion 65) requires the Governor of Califor-
nia to publish a list of substances known
tothe Stateof Californiato cause canceror
reproductive harm, and requires busi-
nesses to warn customers of potential ex-
posures to such substances.
Usersof this applianceare herebywarned
that the burning of gas can result in low-
level exposure to some of the listed sub-
stances,includingbenzene,formaldehyde
and soot, due primarily to the incomplete
combustion of natural gas or liquid petro-
leum (LP) fuels. Properly adjusted burn-
erswillminimizeincompletecombustion.
Exposure to these substances can also be
minimized by properly venting the burn-
ers to the outdoors.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING
PET BIRDS: Never keep pet birds in the
kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from
the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very
sensitive respiratory system. Fumes re-
leased during an oven self-cleaning cycle
may be harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes
released due to overheated cooking oil,
fat, margarine and overheated non-stick
cookware may be equally harmful.
Important Safety Instructions, cont.

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Controls
Clock and Timer Control (select models)
NOTE: The display will flash when electrical power is first supplied to the
appliance or if there has been a power failure.
To Set the Clock:
1. Press the Clock pad.
•A beep will sound when the Clock
pad is pressed.
2. Press or press and hold the sor tpad
until the correct time of day appears in
the display.
•Press to change the time in one
minute increments.
•Press and hold to change the time
in10 minute increments.
To recall the time of day when the timer is
displayed, press the Clock pad.
To Set the Timer:
The timer can be set from one minute
(0:01) up to 12 hours (12:00). The timer
does NOT control the oven.
1. Press the Timer pad.
•A beep will sound when the Timer
pad is pressed.
•0:00 will appear in the display.
2. Press or press and hold the sor tpad
until the correct time appears in the
display.
•Press to change the time in one
minute increments.
•Press and hold to change the time
in 10 minute increments.
•Timer will start automatically after a
fewseconds.The flashingcolonindi-
cates that the timer is in use.
•If the Clock pad is pressed, the
colon will continue to flash to indi-
cate the timer is in use.
3. A beep will sound at one minute (0:01).
4. At the end of the timer operation, 0:00
willappearinthedisplayandthreebeeps
will sound.
•One beep will sound every 10
seconds for 10 minutes or until the
timer operation is cancelled.
To Cancel the Timer:
Press the Timer pad and the current time
of day will reappear in the display.
NOTE: When 0:00 is displayed, pressing
either the Timer or Clock pad will also
cancel the timer operation.
Surface Controls
CAUTIONS:
• If flame should go out during
cooking, turn the burner off. If a
strong gas odor is detected, open
a window and wait five minutes
before relighting the burner.
• Be sure all surface controls are set
in the OFF position prior to supply-
ing gas to the range.
• NEVER touch cooktop until it has
cooled. Expect some parts of the
cooktop,especiallyaround the burn-
ers, to become warm or hot during
cooking. Use potholders to protect
hands.
Your cooktop will feature either a pilot
ignition or pilotless ignition. If the gas
supplytotherange isturnedoff,besure all
controls are set in the OFF position before
re-supplying gas to the appliance.
Pilotless Ignition (select
models)
Pilotless ignition eliminates the need for a
constant standing pilot light. There are
twoignitorsforconventionalsurfaceburn-
ers.Each sealed burnerhas a sparkignitor.
When cleaning around the surface burner
use care. If cleaning cloth should catch the
ignitor, it could
damage it pre-
venting ignition.
If the surface
burner does
notlight,check
if ignitor is broken,
soiled or wet. If clogged, clean the small
port beneath the ignitor using a straight
pin.
Pilot Ignition (select
models)
Whenthe rangeis firstinstalled, thestand-
ingpilotsmaybedifficulttolightduetoair
in the gas line. To bleed off air from the
line,holdalightedmatchnexttotheburner
and turn the knob on. When the burner
lights, turn the knob off and proceed as
directed below.
To light pilot: Raise the cooktop and
hold a lighted match near the pilot ports
(Seeillustration).Therearetwopilotports,
one on the right side and one on the left
side.
Ignition System
PORTS
PORT BELOW IGNITOR
IGNITOR
CAP
BURNER HEAD
Sealed Gas Burner
Conventional
Gas Burner

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Surface Cooking
Operating During a
Power Failure
1. Hold a lighted match to the desired
surface burner head.
2. Pushinandturnthecontrolknobslowly
to LITE.
3. Adjust the flame to the desired level.
CAUTION:
When lighting the surface burners, be
sure all of the controls are in the OFF
position. Strike the match first and
hold it in position before turning the
knob to LITE.
Surface Control Knobs
Use to turn on the surface burners. An
infinite choice of heat settings is available
fromLO to HI. At theHI setting adetent or
notch may be felt. The knobs can be set on
or between any of the settings.
Graphics near the knob identify which
burner the knob controls. For ex-
ample, the graphic shows the
right rear burner location.
Suggested Heat
Settings
The size and type of cookware will affect
the flame setting. For information on
cookwareandotherfactorsaffectingflame
settings,referto“CookingMadeSimple”.
Setting Uses
HIGH: Use to bring liq-
uid to a boil. Always re-
duce setting to a lower
heat when liquids begin
to boil or foods begin to
cook.
MEDIUM: An interme-
diate flame size is used to
continue cooking. Food
will not cook any faster
when a higher flame set-
ting is used than needed
to maintain a gentle boil.
Water boils at the same
temperature whether
boiling gently or vigor-
ously.
LOW: Use to simmer
foods, keep foods warm
andmeltchocolateorbut-
ter.
Setting the Controls
1. Place a pan on the burner grate.
•The burner flame may lift off or
appear separated from the port if a
pan is not placed on the grate.
2. Push in and turn the knob counter-
clockwise to the LITE setting.
•A clicking (spark) sound will be
heard and the burner will light. (All
ignitors will spark when any sur-
face burner knob is turned to the
LITE position.)
3. After the burner lights, turn the knob to
the desired flame size.
•The ignitor will continue to spark
until the knob is turned past the
LITE position.
HI
LO
High Speed Burners
(select models)
Selectrangesfeatureoneortwohighspeed
burners located in the right front and left
rear position. These burners offer higher
speed cooking that can be used to quickly
bring water to a boil and for large-quan-
tity cooking.

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Cooktop
To prevent the cooktop from
discoloring or staining:
•Clean cooktop after each use.
•Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon
as the cooktop has cooled as these
spills may discolor the porcelain.
Conventional Burners
Freestanding ranges with conventional
gas burners feature a lift-up cooktop.
To raise the
cooktop:
when cool,
grasp the
front edge
of the cook-
topand gen-
tly lift up until the two support rods, if
equipped, at the front of the cooktop snap
into place.
To lower: Hold the front edge of the
cooktop and carefully push back on each
support rod, if equipped, to release the
notched support. Then gently lower the
top into place. The support rods will slide
into the cooktop frame.
Sealed Burners
The sealed burners of your range are se-
cured to the cooktop and are not designed
toberemoved. Sincetheburnersaresealed
intothecooktop,boiloversorspillswillnot
seep underneath the cooktop. However,
the burners should be cleaned after each
use. (See page 9 for cleaning directions.)
Unlike a range with con-
ventional gas burners,
thiscooktopdoesnotlift-
up nor is it removable.
Do not attempt to lift
the cooktop for any rea-
son.
NOTE:Thecooktoponslide-inrangeswith
either conventional or sealed burners will
NOT lift up.
Burner Grates
The grates must be properly
positioned before cooking.
Improper installation of the
gratesmayresultinchipping
of the cooktop.
Do not operate the burners
without a pan on the grate.
NOTES . . .
• Aproperlyadjustedburnerwithclean
ports will light within a few seconds.
If using natural gas the flame will be
blue with a deeper blue inner cone.
If the burner flame is yellow or is
noisy the air/gas mixture may be
incorrect. Contact a service techni-
cian to adjust. (Adjustments are not
covered by the warranty.)
With LP gas, some yellow tips on the
flames are acceptable. This is normal
and adjustment is not necessary.
• With some types of gas, you may
hear a “popping” sound when the
surface burner is turned off. This is a
normal operating sound of the burner.
• If the control knob is turned very
quickly from HIGH to LOW, the flame
may go out, particularly if the burner is
cold. If this occurs, turn the knob to
the Off position, wait several seconds
and relight the burner.
• The flame should be adjusted so it
does not extend beyond the edge of
the pan.
SUPPORT RO
D
The grate’s porcelain finish may chip
without a pan to absorb the heat from
the burner flame.
Although the burner grates are durable,
they will gradually lose their shine and/
or discolor, due to the high temperatures
of the gas flame.
Drip Pans - Optional
Removeable porcelain covered drip pans
areavailableforuse withthisapplianceto
help contain spills. Call 1-800-688-8408 to
order.

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Oven Cooking
NOTES . . .
• You may find that the cooking times
and temperatures vary slightly from
your old oven. This is normal. Every
oven has its own characteristics.
• During some extended oven cook-
ingoperations,youmay hear a “pop-
ping” sound when the oven burner
cycles. This is normal.
• Seeroastingchart in “Cooking Made
Simple” booklet for recommended
roastingtemperatures and times and
baking and roasting tips.
Baking and
Roasting
Ignition System
Your oven will feature either a pilot igni-
tion or pilotless ignition. If the gas supply
to the range is turned off, be sure all con-
trols are set in the OFF position before re-
supplying gas to the appliance.
Pilotless Ignition (select
models)
Your range is equipped with pilotless igni-
tion. With this type of ignition system, the
gas automatically shuts off and the oven
will not operate during a power failure.
A lighted match will not light the oven
burner. No attempt should be made to
operate the oven during a power failure.
Setting the Control for
Baking and Roasting
TheOvenTemp knobisusedto selectand
maintain the oven temperature. Always
turn this knob just to the desired tempera-
ture. Do not turn to a higher temperature
and then back.
1. When cool, position rack in oven.
2. Push in and turn Oven Temp knob to
desiredtemperature. Allow10-15min-
utes for preheating.
3. Place food in center of oven.
4. Check food for doneness at minimum
time in recipe. Cook longer if neces-
sary.
5. Remove food from the oven and turn
the Oven Temp knob to OFF.
Pilot Ignition (select
models)
To light pilot: When cool, open the
broiler door and remove the broiler rack
and broiler pan.
With the Oven Temp knob
intheOFFposition,hold
alightedmatchtothe
pilot located at
the back of
the oven
burner (See
illustration).
Once the pi-
Lower Compartment Total Cook Time
Type of Meat Doneness Broiling* (Minutes)**
Ground Beef -- Patties,
3
/
4
” thick Well Middle 14-18 min.
Beef Steaks -- 1” thick Medium Middle 14-20 min.
Well Middle 16-24 min.
Chicken --Pieces Well Bottom LO Broil(450°)
30-45 min.
Fish -- Fillets,
1
/
2
” thick Flaky Middle 8-12 min.
Steaks, 1” thick Flaky Middle 10-15 min.
Ham -- Precooked Slice,
1
/
2
” thick Warm Middle 8-12 min.
Pork Chops -- 1” thick Well Middle 18-25 min.
* Upper is the top position; middle is the lower position; bottom is the bottom of the broiler
compartment (remove the rack).
** Broiling times are approximate and may vary depending on the meat.
Broiling Chart
Broiling
(select models)
For best results, use a broiling pan. For
additional broiling tips, refer to the
“Cooking Made Simple” booklet.
Setting the Knob
Control for Broiling
(lower compartment)
1. Place the broiler
pan in the rec-
ommended
broiling compart-
ment position shown in
the chart below.
2. Turn Oven Temp knob to BROIL or,
for lower temperature broiling, to
450°F.
•Lowertemperature broilingavoids
excessive browning of longer
cooking foods such as poultry.
3. Followthesuggestedtimesinthebroil-
ingchartbelow.Meatshouldbeturned
once about halfway through its cook-
ing time.
4. Check the doneness by cutting a slit in
the meat near the center to check the
color.
5. After broiling, turn the Oven Temp
knob to OFF. Remove the broiler pan
from the broiler compartment.
Cooling Fan
(select models)
Thecoolingfanwillautomaticallyturnon
during some baking operations. It is used
to keep internal parts on the control panel
cool. The fan will automatically turn off
when parts have cooled. The fan may
continue to operate after the oven has
been turned off. This is normal.
lot lights, replace the broiler rack and
pan. (NOTE: The oven burner is shown
withthemetalflamespreader removed.)

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Oven Racks
CAUTION: Do not attempt to
change the rack position when the
oven is hot.
Your oven has
two racks. They
are designed
with a lock-stop
edge.
To remove: Pull
rack straight out
until it stops at the lock-stop position; lift
up on the front of the rack and pull out.
Toreplace: Place rackon therack support
in the oven; tilt the front end up slightly;
slide rack back until it clears the lock-stop
position; lower front and slide back into
the oven.
Do not cover an entire rack with alumi-
num foil or place foil on the oven bottom.
Baking results will be affected and dam-
age may occur to the oven bottom.
Half Rack Accessory
A half rack, to increase oven capacity, is
available as an accessory. It fits in the left,
upper portion of the oven and provides
space for a vegetable dish when a large
roaster is on the lower rack. Contact your
dealer for the “HALFRACK” Accessory
Kit or call 1-800-688-8408.
Oven Bottom
Protect oven bottom against spillovers,
especially acidic or sugary spills, as they
may discolor the porcelain enamel. Use
the correct pan size to avoid spillovers
and boilovers. Never place utensils or
foil directly on the oven bottom.
Oven Light
(select models)
Push the switch on the control
panel to turn the oven light on and off.
Rack Positions
RACK 5 (highest position):
Used for some two-rack cooking.
RACK 4:
Used for most two-rack baking.
RACK 3:
Usedfor mostbaked goodsona cookie
sheet or jelly roll pan, layer cakes, fruit
pies, or frozen convenience foods.
RACK 2:
Used for roasting small cuts of meat,
casseroles, baking loaves of bread,
bundt cakes, custard pies or two-rack
baking.
RACK 1:
Used for roasting large cuts of meat
and poultry, frozen pies, dessert
souffles, angel food cake, or two-rack
baking.
ROASTING POSITION:
Used for
roastingtaller
cuts of meat
or turkey.
Place both
oven racks,
oneabovethe
other, on the raised sides of the oven
bottom.
MULTIPLE RACK COOKING:
Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4,
or 1 and 4.
NOTE: Never place pans directly on the
oven bottom.
Oven Vent
When the oven is in use, never block the
vent opening.
The oven vent is located at the base of the
backguard on freestanding ranges and
across the back of the cooktop on slide-in
ranges. When the oven is in use, this area
may become hot enough to cause burns.
Do not place plastics near the vent open-
ing as heat from the vent could distort or
melt the plastic.
CAUTION: Do not attempt
to slide racks out when they are
placed in the Roasting Position.

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Cleaning Chart
Parts Cleaning Procedure
Broiler Pan Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below.
and Insert • Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.
(select models) • Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap filled scouring pad to remove stubborn soil.
• Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher.
Surface Burners • Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils, use a
- Conventional non-abrasive cleaner and a cloth. Try to prevent the cleaner from seeping into the gas ports as this will affect the
- Sealed flame. If the cleaner does enter the ports, clean with a soft bristle brush or a straight pin especially the port
below the ignitor. Do not enlarge or distort holes.
• Be careful not to get water into burner ports.
• Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the ignitor is wet or damaged the surface burner will not light.
• Conventional Burners: Dry burners in the oven set at 170°F.
Burner Box The burner box is located under the lift-up cooktop. Clean frequently to remove spillovers. If soil is allowed
- Conventional to accumulate, it may damage the finish.
Burners Only • Remove grates and surface burners. Raise lift-up top.
• Clean with soap and water, rinse and dry.
• For stubborn soils, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda/water paste or Bon Ami*, and
a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.
Burner Grates • Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad. For stubborn soils, clean with
a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or a sponge and Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part #20000001).**
• For burned on soils, remove grates, place on newspapers and carefully spray with commercial oven cleaner.
(Do not spray surrounding surfaces.) Place in plastic bags for several hours or over night. Wearing rubber
gloves, remove from bags. Wash, rinse, dry and replace on cooktop.
Clock and Control • Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
Pad Area • Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on control pad and display.
Control Knobs • Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling forward.
• Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
• Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
Cooktop, Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant, not acid
Backguard & proof. All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
Control Knob Area • When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.
(porcelain enamel) • Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping.
• Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.
Enamel, painted • When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp
- Side panels cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.
- Broiler • For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda/water paste or Bon Ami*. Do not
compartment or use abrasive, caustic or harsh cleaning agents such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners. These products will
lower panel scratch or permanently damage the surface.
- Oven door NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acidic or sugary spills. Surface may discolor or dull if
(select models) soil is not immediately removed. This is especially important for white surfaces.
- Door handles
(select models)
Glass (select models) • Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass causing staining.
- Oven window • Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth first.
- Oven door • Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaning agents. They will scratch
the glass.
Cleaning CAUTIONS:
• Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance
handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and after each use.
possible burns. • If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
Care & Cleaning
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