Whirlpool RJE-395P User manual

01 SO-INCH FREE-STANDING
ELECTRIC RANGE
Model RJE-395P
Fluorescent -
Top Light
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Control Panel
Automatic Oven A
Light Switch
Oven Door
Copy Your Model and Serial Number Here
If Lou navt’ questlQris or need to call for service. MocL’l Nurnhe:
the W~VIC~J c~~rnpar~~, LLIII ask for scour Model and Serial
Numbers \r’our IWU rarlye has these Ilumbers OTI a Ser~cll Number
plate above rhka (OVCIII just behlnd the top of the over1
door Copy the Ilumbers III these spaces while you are
thlnklrly about It
Purchase and Illitd;latioll rhk
Keep this book III a handy place Your warrarity
and sales slip should be kept with It Serwce Cumpar>y anil
Phone l’i~~rnber
See Cooking Guide for important safety information.

Oven Temperature Oven Top Light Switch Surface Unit Minute Timer
Control Knob Selector Knob / Signal Light \
Oven Signal Light Lock Light Clean Light Oven Light Switch Surface Unit
Control Knobs
Surface Unit Indicators
Table of Contents
YOUR RESPONSlBlLlTlES
USING THE SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS
USING THE OVEN CONTROLS
l Baking
l Broiling
l Variable Broil Features
l Resetting the Oven Temperature Control Knob : : : :
SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY
USING THE MINUTE TIMER
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER’ CLOCK
OVEN RACK POSITIONS
USlNG THE OVEN LIGHT
USING THE TOP LIGHT
THE OVEN VENT
ACCESSORY CANNING KIT
THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE
USING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
l Removing and Replacing Control Knobs
l Cleaning Under the Cooktop : :
l Removtng the Storage Drawer
l Cleaning Chart
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for Asststance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. IfYouHaveaProblem ,.,.....
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Digital Clock Stop Time Knob
Start Time Knob
To turn on surface
unit PUSH IN and
turn until desired set.
ting shows in the
window.
Your responsibilities
Proper installation and safe use of the range are your personal
responsibilities. Read this “Use and Care Guide” and the “Cooking
Guide” carefully for important use and safety Information
You must be sure your range..
l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and
in a well-ventilated room.
l is connected only to the right kind of outlet. with the right electric supply
and grounding (see “Installation Instructions-‘).
l is used only for jobs expected of home ranges.
l is out of the weather.
l is properly maintained
l is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should
be used.
Using the surface unit controls
Surface Unit Control Knobs must be pushed in before turning.
16rrl either way to the setting you want
A design by each knob tells which unit is turned on by that knob
(For example. [ .I shows the right front unit .)
The Signal Light will glow whenever a Surface Unit is on. Be
sure this light is off when you have finished cooking.
The knob may be set anywhere between “HI” and “OFF“ As you
use your surface units. you will get used to the settings that match your
pots. pans and favorite foods the best.
As a guide, the setting should cook at about the following heats.
HI -To start most foods cooking. To bring water to a boil.
MED-HI - To hold a rapid boil. to fry pancakes or chicken
MED -To make gravy. puddings and icings. to cook large quan-
tities of vegetables
MED-LO - To keep food cooking after starting it at a higher setting.
LO ~ To keep food warm until ready to serve. You will notice
that you can set the heat higher or lower within the LO
band [ $!. 1 to help keep food at the temperature you
want
NOTE: Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best results and to pre-
vent damage to the range Specialty Items with rounded or ndged bottoms
(woks. ridged-bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended See
the “Cooking Guide” for Important utensil informatlon
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To bake, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to BAKE.
To broil, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to
BROIL.
ALWAYS broil with the
door open about 4
inches (10 cm).
Using the Oven Controls
Baking: First ~I-, !IIoi< Ihi’
d:rectic)~~s (0ii page 7 for “Positioning Oven
Rack5 ”
Second lilrn the, Oven Selector Knob to “BAKE ”
Third ~ lilrr? the 0~11 Temperature Control Knob to the baking
temperature you Leant The Oven Slgnal Light will glow while the oven is
hcatlny When thlb l~yht goes off, the oven has heated to the temperature
you irt Fourth-f:lace food iI1 the over). During baking. the elements will
turn ~111 and off to help keep the oven at the temperature you set. The
Over) Sigrlal Light will turrl on and off with the elements. The top element
heips heat during baking, but does not turn red.
Fifth--W/ren the baking ~sdone. turn both the Oven Temperature
dnri ()ven Selectcx Knobs to “OFF“
NOTE: 110 not lock the oven door dunng baking If you do. you
I~I~IL :I:I~ be abk to unl~~ck It until the oven has cooled
Broiling: (Note-The door must be partly open while broiling.)
First ~--~FoIIoLLtheacdlrectlons belou’ for placlng the meat at the right
distance from the BI-oil Element
Second- Turn the Oven Selector to “BROIL ‘.
Third-Turn tht> Oven Temperature Control Knob to “BHOIL.“ (~)r
turn It to a lower te’mperature isee “Variable Broil Feature.” or p~gt~ 5 )
Fourth-Put thtl broiler pan on the oven rack
Fifth-Open the oven door about four inches (10 cm) There is a
stop III the hinges to hold it there. The door must be part/y open whiie
broiling The Oven Signal Light will glow while the broil element ISon
Sixth--Wllen you are through, turn both the Oven Temperature
Ccllltrl )I and the Own Selelctor Knobs to “OFF ‘.
The following chart suggests broiling times and oven-rack po-
sitions for different kinds of meats when the Oven Selector Knob is set
to BROIL
Inches (cm) from
top of food Approximate
to Broil Minutes
Element 1st side
13”(8 cm)
4”-5” (IO- 13 cm I

loosen the Locking
Screw
Lower: move black part
toward “LO.”
One notch equals about
10cF (5’C).
Higher: move black
part toward “HI.”
One notch equals about
10cF (5 C).
Minute Timer
Variable Broil Feature:
You might want to broil some foods slower than others Broiling
c;1r be slo\ved down by setting a lower temperature or1 thtj Oven Temper-
dture Control Knob InstcJad of “BROIL ” Using a Iowrer temperature will
(causk~the broil elcjrntlnt to turn or1 and off during the brolllng so that the
food ‘broils m0rt.a 40~1~
NOTE: The Oven Selector must be on BROIL. and the door
must be partly open for all broiling temperatures.
Resetting the oven temperature control:
Does your neh oven seem hotter or colder than you1 old oven)
Ttle temperature< 111older ovens often shift very gradualI). gettlng hotter
rjr colder wlthout the usc’r realI\ notlclng the change Your neu. oven IS
properly adjusted to proLlde accurate temperatures. but when compared
to your old range the new design may give you different baklny results If
you think that the temperature setting on your range needs to be hotter or
colder. you can adjust the Oven Temperature Control Knob by yourself
To adjust the setting. first pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob
straight off On the back. just across from the locklny screw. are a row of
notches on the black part of the knob and one tooth on the chrome part
To set your oven about 10-F(5 C) cooler. loosen the locking screw
about two full turns and move the row of notches one notch closer to
“I.0 To set your ntre-n about 10 F(5 Ci warmer. move the row. nf
rlotc toes one notch closer to “HI ” Each notch equals about 10 Fi5 C)
Tighten the locking screws and put the knob back on the
ccltitrol panel
Setting the clock to the correct time of day
1
2
Push III the Minute Timer Knob and turn it clockuis~~ until tlx dlglts
show’ the correct time of dab).
The Minute Timer dial will turn as you set the clot-k When clock is set.
let the knob pop out. Then. while it is out. turn the Minute Timer hand
counter-clockwise to “OFF.” If you push in on the knob when
setting the Minute Timer, you will change the setting of the clock.
Using the Minute Timer
Without pushing it in, turn the knob until the minutes you want
to time show in the window. When the time you set IS up, a buzzer till
sound Turn the dial to “OFF” to stop the buzzer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooklng It only buzzes
N hell the time YOLI set 15up It can be used to time almost any cooking
operation. It can even remind you of other things (ltke when to add
softclller to the washer)
For the most accurate timing, turn the knob past the time you
uant Then turn it back to the setting. Do not push In on the knob while
setting the Minute Timer Pushing in the knob while tumlng will change
the setting on the clock

Using the automatic MEALTIMER’< clock
The automatic feature of the MEALTIMER” Clock lets you be away
from home when the oven starts, or when it stops. It ~111turn on and off
automatically, or lust turn off automatically.
Let’s say you have a roast that will take four hours to cook. Dinner
ISsupposed to be at 6 00. but you have an appointment at 1.30 and you
know you won’t get home until at least 4.00 When do you have time to
put in the roast?
With the Automatic MEALTIMER. Clock, it’s easy Just before you
leave for your appointment. put the roast in the oven. set the start time for
2 00 and the stop time for 6.00 (four hours) Set the Oven Selector to
“TIMED” and set the Oven Temperature Control Knob for the tempera-
ture VOII want Then leave The oven will start at 200. bake for four hours
at the selected temperature. and shut off at 6 00
.Tmk
To start and stop your oven automatically:
1. Put racks where you want
them and place food in the
oven.
3. Push in and turn the Start
Time Knob clockwise to the
time you want the oven to
start.
2. Be sure the clock is set to the
right time of day. (The start
and stop time hands will also
show the correct time.)
4. Push in and turn the Stop
Time Knob clockwise to the
time you want the oven to
shut off.
5. Turn the Oven Temperature
Contrb: Knob to the temper-
ature you want to use to cook
the food.
6. Set the Oven Selector to
“TIMED.”

To remove rack, pull
forward until rack
stops, lift front and pull.
When cooking is finished, turn both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control Knobs to “OFF“
If you want to stop the oven before it stops automatically, turn
the Temperature and Selector Knobs to “OFF.” Remove food from the
oven You don’t have to do anything with the Stop Time Knob
When you want the oven to start now, but stop automatically:
Put racks where you want them and place the food in the oven.
Be sure the clock and the start and stop time hands show the right time
of day.
Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob to the time you want the oven to
stop cooking
Turn the Oven Selector to “TIMED” and the Oven Temperature Con-
trol to the temperature setting you want
When cooking is finished. turn the Oven Selector and Temperature
Control Knobs to “OFF“
Oven rack positions
Your oven has two racks Always put the racks where you want
them to be before you turn on the oven.
To remove a rack. take hold of it on the front edge and pull it out
until it stops Then lift up the front edge and pull again It will slide past the
stops, out of the guides and out of the oven
To put it back. fit the back corners into the guides at each side of
the oven and slide it in. keeping the front tilted up until the rack passes
the stops in the rack guides.
For:
Baking
Place Rack:
On the second rack guide from the bottom
or so food is in the center of the oven.
Broiling So food is about the distance from the broil
element suggested in the broiling timetable
under “Usina the Oven Controls ”
Roasting LARGE
cuts of meat On the bottom rack guides.
Roasting
SMALLER
cuts of meat
So food is in the center of the oven.
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When baking, always leave at least 192 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of
air space between the sides of a pan and other pans and the oven wall
for air circulation.
For best results. get additlonal Information on placlng pans. cookie
sheets and other utensils from the “Cooking Guide ”
Using the oven light
To replace the oven
light, remove glass
cover.
The oven light will come on when the oven door ISopened To turn
OIJ the light wlthour opening the door, push the oven light switch Push rt
ayaln to turn the light off
To replace the oven light bulb:
The oven light bulb has a glass cover which is held on by a wire
holder This cover must be in place when the oven ISbeing used
1 Turn off the electric power at the main power supply
2 Pull out on the wire holder and move it to one side This UJIII let you
remove the glass cover
.i Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb (designed to stand
up to oven heat) available at most grocery, variety and hardware
stores
4 Replace glass cover Snap the wire holder In place
screws
To replace top Ilght,
remove two outer
screws.
Oven vents through
right rear surface unit.
Using the top light
The fluorescent top llyht ISunder the control panel The Top Light
Switch IS on the control panel Push it In and hold it for a second or two to
turn on the top light Push It In again to shut it off
To replace the top light tube:
1 TLlrn off electrical power at the main pouaer suppI\
2 Remove two screws on the outslde edge of the light shreld
:3 Lower the light assembly so that you can see the tube
,‘+ TLlrn the tube toward you until it sljdes out of the end caps
-1 RPJhCe It illth ani: 2()-watt cool-white fluorescent tubt. rotating It
<iivay from you
(7 Push the assembly bdck up undt>r the control panel anti replace the
\Crf?WS
The oven vent
There is an oven vent under the right rear surface element When
the ovt’n is on. heated air will escape through it A vent is needed for ax
circulation in the oven during baking. You can cook on this surface unit
ulhlle the oven ISon A warm pan of food will stay warm on this unit while
the ove~l IS on It may be warm enough to melt butter. too
Do not try to save heat or energy by blocking the vent. Poor
baking can result. Plastic utensils may melt if they are over the vent
while the oven is on.
Accessory canning kit (Part No. 242905)
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners com-
bined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life
of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning. we recommend the
Installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or
Tech-Care Service Company.
SEE THE “COOKING GUIDE” FOR IMPORTANT CANNING
INFORMATION.

The optional rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie with your oven, you can order a kit
(Part No. 261881) from your dealer. Easy installation instructions come
with the kit
Using the Self-Cleaninn oven cvcle
The Self-Cleaning Oven uses high heat that actually burns away
coven soil For best results and safety, read this section carefully. Make sure
vou understand how everything works before you set your oven to
‘CI .EAN ”
Things to do before you start:
l Some areas may not be cleaned during the Self-Cleaning cycle,
--The frame around the oven opening
-The door tjspeclally the part around the outslde of the oven seal.
SolI on these areas will be more difficult to remove after the Self-
CleanlIly cycle Use jhot water and detergent. or a soapy steel-wool
pad Rlnsc well
l Do not move or bend the fiberglass oven door seal. Do not try to
clean it by hand.
l The high heat during the cleaning cycle will discolor the racks and
rake the shine off them if they are left in the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle If you want your oven racks to stay shiny and bright.
take them out before starting the cleaning cycle If you do clean the
racks dunny the cleaning cycle. read the “Special Tips” at the end of
!hls section
0 Don‘t leave any pots or pans In the oven during cleaning They won’t
be ablr to stand the high heat
l Wipe up spAlovers. bollovers and grease that hasn’t baked onto the
bottom of the (ove’n This WIII help reduce smoking during the cleaning
(.VClt!
l T&c porcElaln reflector bowls may ‘be cleaned in the oven Put the
oven racks on the second and top rack guides Wipe the reflector
bowls and put twc) reflector bowls upside down on each rack For best
results. thrv should not touch each other or the oven walls Chrome
trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven.
l TLlrn on the vent hood fan or other kitchen vents during the cleaning
cycle Thai ikill hell-, remove smoke. odor and heat that are normal
durlny tht> qcle
l Ii you have) a rotlsst’ne. be sure the motc)r socket cover is closed.
Setting the controls to the Self- Cleaning cycle:
1. Set the Oven Selector Knob 2. Set the Oven Temperature
to “CLEAN.” Control Knob to “CLEAN.”
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3. The clock and dials for start 4. Push in on the Stop Time
and stop time should all have the Knob and set it ahead as many
right time of day. hours as you want for the clean-
ing cycle. For a lightly soiled
oven, two hours ahead may be
enough. For heavy soil, three
hours ahead may be about right.
If some soil does not get removed
during the cleaning cycle, see
“Special Tips” later in this
section.
5. Lock the oven door by moving
the Lock Lever all the way to the
right. When it is all the way over,
the Clean Light will come on. If
the Clean Light doesn’t come on,
the lever isn’t all the way over
and the cleaning cycle won’t
start.
When the clean light comes on,
the oven starts the cleaning cycle.
About 20 minutes later, the Lock
Light will come on. It will stay on
during the cleaning cycle. The
door cannot be unlocked while
the Lock Light is on.
7. When the oven has cooled ofl
all the way, wipe out any residue
or ashes from the bottom.
6. The oven will shut off when
the preset stop time is reached,
but the oven door will stay locked
until the oven has cooled. When
the Lock Light turns off, turn the
Oven Selector and Oven Tem-
perature Control Knobs to
“OFF.” Now move the Lock Le-
ver back to the left. This turns off
the Clean Light. Do notforce the
Lock Leuer. If it doesn’t want to
move easily, wait until it does.
With the Lock Lever all the way
to the left, the oven door can be
opened.
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How the Self-Cleaning cycle works:
l When oven controls are set to “CLEAN.” the oven gets much hotter
than it does for cooking. This high heat causes soil on the inside oven
walls to burn off, or break up and mostly disappear. While this is
happening, a special part in the oven vent helps remove smoke. Do
not cover the right-rear surface unit during the cleaning cycle.
l The chart below shows about what happens during a 2-hour Self-
Cleaning cycle. Any time less than that shortens only the cleaning
cycle, not the heating and cooling times.
l Don‘t touch the range during the cleaning cycle.. it will be hot.
l When the cleaning cycle is over, you will find some fine ashes in the
oven. The amount of ash depends upon the amount of soil there was
In the oven. When the oven is cool, clean up all that IS left with a
damp cloth. cleanser. or a soap-filled steel-wool pad.
l Dunng the cleaning cycle, you may hear the sounds of metal heating
and cooling. These are normal sounds, and a lot like those you can
hear when the oven heats for regular cookrng
SELF-CLEAN OVEN-LIGHT SOIL CYCLE
loo0 looo’
800. 800’
600’ 600’
400” 400’
200 200.
h hr. 1 hr. 1% hr. 2 hr. 2% hr.
Special tips:
l If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as it should be.
the time set for cleaning was probably not long enough Set the
cleaning time longer next time. You can set it for more than 3
hours, if you want
l Plan to clean the oven before it gets too heavily soiled Other-
wise. you may notice more smoke than you would expect com-
ing from the oven vent. And. the cleaning cycle has to be longer
to clean a very soiled oven.
l There till be normal “heat odors” dunng the cleaning cycle. To
help get rid of them, keep the kitchen well ventilated.
l To stop the cleaning cycle after it has started:
-Turn the Stop Time Knob to the right time of day.
-Turn the Oven Selector Knob to “OFF”
-Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to “OFF.”
-Unlock and open the oven door when the Lock Lrght turns
off.
NOTE: Do not force the Lock Lever. Wait until It moves easily.
l Do not use foil or other oven liners in your Self-Cleaning Oven.
l Don‘t use commercial oven cleaners in your Self-Cleaning Oven
l If racks are left in the oven dunng a cleaning cycle, they will lose
their shine. discolor and be harder to slide in and out. To make
them slide easier, polish the edges of the racks and rack guides
wrth a soap-filled steel wool pad. rinse well. and wrpe on a thin
coating of salad 011.
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Cleaning and caring for your range
Your range is designed to be easy to clean. You will usually wipe off
spills and spatters when they happen. but you will sometimes want to
.* clean under and behind the control knobs and surface units. This section
will tell you how to remove those, and what to use when cleaning.
Removing and replacing surface unit control knobs:
1. Be sure the control knobs are set to “OFF,”
2. Pull the black knobs straight off.
3. If the control has a chrome trim ring. pull it straight off.
4. Wash the knobs (and trim rings) in warm, sudsy water.
5 Replace the tnm rings first. If the control spring was removed, put
it back exactly as shown on the left.. .small end first.
Pull knob and trim ring 6 Hold the black knob so it points to “OFF.” Push it straight back on.
straight out. Remember Removing and replacing oven control knobs:
how the spring goes. 1 Be sure the knobs are set to “OFF“
2 Pull each knob strarght off.
3 Wash the knobs in warm. sudsy water.
4 The knobs are not interchangeable. Make sure you put the adjust-
able Oven Temperature Control Knob on the right place, and the
nonadjustable Oven Selector Knob on the other.
Removing surface units and reflector bowls:
1 Frrst. be sure the Surface Unrt Controls are all “OFF” and that the
surface units are cool.
2 Lift each surface unit about an inch (2.5 cm) at the edge away from the
plug-in (receptacle) Pull the unit straight away from the plug-in. Do
To remove surface
unit, lift and pull
straisht out.
nor wash surjoce units; they will burn themselves clean during normal
use
3 L.lft out the ref!ector bowls.
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Hold surface unit level
when replacing.
Prop up the top with
support rod.
Replacing reflector bowls and surface units:
Be s&e the surface unit controls are on “OFF.”
Put the reflector bowls back into their places. Make sure you can see
the plug-ins (receptacles) for the surface units through the square
hole in the side of each bowl and trim ring.
Hold the surface unit level with the prongs (terminals) pointing at
the plug-In
With the prongs started in the plug-in. start pushing in on the surface
unit. At the same time, lift a little on the side of the surface unit that’s
by the plug-in.
Make sure the surface-unit prongs are pushed into the plug-in as far as
they will go The surface unit should fit into the reflector bowl and be
level
Cleaning under the cooktop:
To clean the area under the cooktop. lift the front of the cooktop at
t!w center RalsP the swing-up rod to hold it (Be sure the tip of the rod is
111the notch 111the cooktop.) Use warm soapy water and a sponge or cloth.
+c,uring poLL&rs or any other abrasive cleaner may harm porcelain
t’nCrmcl finishes and can scratch chrome
Be careful not to raise the cooktop so high that it touches the
Lorltrol console And don’t drop it. Dropping the cooktop can chip or crack
il hard pnrcelaln finish or damage side panels and surface units
Removing the storage drawer (use care when handling the drawer):
The clraK)er below your oven is meant to store pots and pans
Never keep anything in there that will burn or melt.
You may want to remove the drawer for cleaning under the range.
Pull It straight out until it stops. Use care when handling the drawer. Lift
the front alld pull some more to get it over the stop. Now slide it out until
it stops again Lift the drawer away from the range until it slips out of the
y uIdes To put i: back. fit the side rails at the back of the drawer into both
gu~ties 011thtJ Ianye Push it closed ushile lifting the front to get past the
stc,ps
Pull to stop. Lift: pull
again.
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PART
Outside of
appliance
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Soft cloth. warm soapy water
l Wipe off regularly when range is cool.
Nylon or plastic scouring pad
l Do not allow food containing acids (such as
for stubborn spots vinegar. tomato. lemon juice or milk) to remain on
surface Acids will remove the glossy finish
l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers
Surface units No cleaning required
l Spatters or spills will burn off
l Wipe off excessive spills with damp cloth when
surface unit is cold Do not place in Self-Cleaning
Oven
l Do not immerse in water
Control knobs Warm, sudsy water and bristle l Wash. rinse and dry well.
and chrome brush
rims
l Do not soak
Porcelain- Automatlc dishwasher or
l Wipe out excess spills. Wash with other cooking
enamel reflec- warm. soapy water utensils for routine cleaning.
tor bowls Self-Cleaning Oven cycle
l Place upslde down on oven racks in oven
during Self-Cleaning Oven cycle
Chrome tnm Automatic dlshwasher or
l Wash with other cooking utensils.
rings warm, soapy water or plastic
scrubbing pad l Do not place in Self-Cleaning Oven
Aluminum Warm. soapy water or soapy
l Wash with other cooking utensils.
broiler pan steel wool pads
and grid
l Do not place in Self-Cleaning Oven
Control panel Warm. soapy water
l Wash. rinse and dry with soft cloth
Commercldl glass cleaner
l Follow directions with cleaner.
Oven racks Self-Cleaning Oven cycle
l Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle
Warm. soapy water or soapy
l Wash. rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for
steel wool pads stubborn areas
Oven door Warm. soapy water or plastic
l Make certain oven is cool. Wash, rinse and dry well
glass scrubbing pad with soft cloth.
Commercial glass cleaner l Follow directions provided with cleaner.
Self-Cleaning For areas outside Seli-
l Clean before using Self-Cleaning cycle to prevent
Oven Cleaning area use warm, burn-on of soil.
soapy water or soapy steel
wool pads l Follow directions given on page 9 “Using the
Self-Cleaning Oven Cycle.”
l Do not use commercial oven cleaners
Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self-Cleaning Oven.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE, WE SUGGEST YOt
FOLLOW THESE FOUR STEPS:
1. Before calling for assistance.. .
Performance problems often result from little things you can find
and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
If nothing operates:
l Is the range plugged into an operating outlet or wired into a live circuit
with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.)
l Have you checked the main fuse or circuit-breaker box3
If the oven will not operate:
l Is the Oven Selector Knob turned to a setting (BAKE or BROIL. but
not TIMED)”
l Is the Oven Temperature Control Knob turned to a temperature
setting’)
If surface units will not operate:
l Have you checked the main fuse or ci.rcuit-breaker box’?
l Are surface units plugged in all the way?
l Do the control knobs turn’
If surface-unit Control Knob or Knobs tiill not turn:
l Is the spring put in correctly. as shown on page 12 in the “Cleaning
and Caring for your Range” Section?
l Did you push in before tying to turn’?
If the Self-Cleaning Cycle will not operate:
l Are the Oven Selector Knob and the Oven Temperature Control
Knob set to “CLEAN?”
l Does the Start Time Knob show the correct time of day?
l Is the Stop Time Knob set ahead to the time you want the cleaning
cycle to stop?
l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right? (The Clean Light will come
on. )
If cooking results aren’t what you expect:
l Is the range level?
l Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide?
l If baking, have you allowed 1’% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of
the pans for air circulation?
l Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high? See page 5.
“Resetting Your Oven Temperature Control Knob.”
l Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for?
l Are the pans the size called for in the recipe?
l Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source?
l Do the cooking utensils have smooth. flat bottoms?
l Do the cooking utensils fit the surface unit being used?
See the Cooking Guide for more information on cooking prob-
lems and how to solve them.
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2. If you need assistance*. .
Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE ’ service assistance telephone
number. Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . [phone]
Michigan . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . (800) 253-l 121
and talk with one of our tramed Consultants. The Consultant can instruct
you In how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or. if
service is necessary. recommend a qualified service company in your
area
3. If you need service*.
WhIrlpool has a natIonwIde network of franchtsed TECH-CARE ’
servlce companies TECH-CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide after-warranty service. anywhere in the
Unlted States To locate TECH-CARE service in your area. call our
COOLLINE .
service assistance telephone number [see Step 2) or look In
your telephone directory Yellow Pages under.
APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD- ELECTRICALAPPLIANCES- WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS
MAJOR-SERVICE & REPAIR MAJOR-REPAIRING 8 PARTS 8 IRONERS-SERVICING
.r*lk. hII, APPLIANLLS OR ?vhliiPOut APPLlANLtS
OR
+~WRLI’~OLAPF!IANL~~
*;inv, -‘;bCrki- lnRt ,:il. i:iANIH 5;D TEiH CARt S~R~ILL FRAMCVISEO TELn uARt ,iRblu.r
4. If you have a problem*.
Gail our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see
Step 2! and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to.
Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President
WhIrlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor. MI 49022
If you must call or write. please provide, model number. serial number.
date of purchase. and a complete description of the problem. This infor-
matlon ISneeded in order to better respond to your request for assistance.
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Benlon Harbor, Michigan. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers.
Freezers, Relrigeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dishwashers.
BullI-in Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges. Mrcrowave Ovens.
Compactors. Room Air Conditioners. Dehumidiliers. Central
Heating and Air Condilroning Systems.
Part No 312489 Pnnted ,n U 5 A