Whirlpool RBS245 Built in Electric Oven User Guide

Whirlpool RBS245 Built in Electric Oven

OVEN SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Proper Installation – Be sure the oven is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
• Never Use the Oven for Warming or Heating the Room.
• Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where oven is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the oven.
• Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the oven.
• User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
• Storage in Oven – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven.
• Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
• Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
• Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
• Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
• DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns.
• During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.
• Other surfaces of the oven may become hot enough to cause burns – among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors.

For self-cleaning ovens

• Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.
• Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
• Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and other utensils.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances.

WARNING
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and toluene.

PARTS AND FEATURES

This manual covers different models. The oven you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match your model.

1. Electronic Oven Control
2. Oven Vent
3. Broil Element (not shown)
4. Bake Element
5. Oven Door Window
6. Lower Oven (see separate Use and Care Guide)
7. Automatic Oven Light Switch
8. Oven Lock Latch
9. Model and Serial Number Plate (on right mounting rail)
10. Parts and Features not shown
11. Oven Lights
12. Broiler Pan and Grid

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL

1. Upper Oven Temperature Display
2. Electronic Display
3. Lower Oven Temperature Display
4. Timer
5. Clock
6. Oven Light
7. Oven Selector
8. Oven Settings
9. Temperature Setting
10. Timed Cooking
11. Hour
12. Minute
13.  Start/Enter [Control Lock]
14. Upper Off/Lower Off

Display
When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on both displays will light up for 5 seconds. Then, the time of day and “PF” will appear on the electronic oven display. Any other time “PF” appears, a power failure occurred. To reset the clock, press UPPER OFF or LOWER OFF on double oven models. On single oven models, press OFF/CANCEL.

Electronic Display
When the oven(s) are in use, this display shows the oven temperature. On double oven models, this display will also show which oven is being set. The left cavity symbol represents the upper oven and the right cavity symbol represents the lower oven. If “Err” appears on the oven display, an invalid pad was pressed. Press UPPER OFF or LOWER OFF and retry entry. On single oven models, press OFF/CANCEL. When the oven(s) are not in use, the display will show the time of day.

Start/Enter
The START/ENTER pad begins any oven function except the Timer. If not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a pad, “START?” will appear on the oven display as a reminder. If not pressed within 4 minutes after pressing a pad, the oven display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.

Upper Off, Lower Off or Off/Cancel
The UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF and OFF/CANCEL pads stop their respective oven functions except for the Clock, Timer and Control Lock. The cooling fan may continue to operate even after an oven function has been canceled, depending on the oven temperature.

Clock
This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. To Set: Before setting, make sure the ovens, Timer and Timed Cooking are off.

1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press the HR or MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads to set the time of day.
3. Press CLOCK or START/ENTER.

To remove the time of day from the display: Press and hold CLOCK for 5 seconds. Repeat to return the time of day to the display. The time should not have to be reset.

Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

• Valid pad press
• Oven is preheated
• Function has been entered
• Three tones
• Invalid pad press

Four tones

• End-of-cycle
• Reminder, repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tones

ALL TONES
All of the above tones are preset on, but can be turned off. To Turn Off/On: Press and hold STOP TIME for 5 seconds, and a tone will sound. On double ovens only, “Snd OFF” and “Snd On” will remain in the display. To remove, press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL.

Tone Volume
The volume is preset at high, but can be changed to low. To Change: Press and hold the DELAY START TIME pad for 5 seconds. A tone will sound and “Snd Hi” and “Snd Lo” will remain on the oven display. To remove, press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL. Repeat to change back to “Snd HI.”

REMINDER TONES
The Timer and Timed Cooking reminder tones are preset on, but can be turned off. Reminder tones do not include end-of-cycle tones. If “All Tones” have been turned off, the reminder tones cannot be independently turned on.

Timer
To Turn Tones Off/On: Press and hold TIMER SET until a tone sounds. The display will show “TIMER” and “NA9 On” or “TIMER” and “NA9 OFF.” To remove from the display, press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL. Repeat to turn back on.

Timed Cooking
To Turn Tones Off/On: Press and hold COOK TIME until a tone sounds. The display will show “COOK TIME” and “NA9 OFF” or “COOK TIME” and “NA9 On” to indicate the status of the cook time tones. To remove from the display, press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL. Repeat to turn back on.

Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to Celsius. To Change: Touch and hold CUSTOM BROIL for 5 seconds. A tone will sound and “C” will appear on the display. Repeat to change back to Fahrenheit. To remove, touch UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL.

Timer
The Timer can be set in hours and minutes and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the oven.

To Set

1. Press TIMER SET. If no action is taken after 4 minutes, the electronic oven display will return to the time of day mode.
2. Press the HR or MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads to set length of time.
3. Press TIMER SET or START/ENTER. If not pressed within 4 minutes, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.
4. When the set time ends, if enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.
5. Press TIMER OFF anytime to cancel the Timer and/or stop reminder tones.
6. Remember, do not press the Off/Cancel pads because the respective oven will turn off.
7. The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps.

Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the ovens. When the control is locked, only the CLOCK, TIMER SET and TIMER OFF pads will function. The Control Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked. To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the ovens, Timer and Timed Cooking are off. Press and hold START/ENTER until a single tone sounds and “Loc,” a picture of a lock and “START?” will appear on the oven display, about 5 seconds. Repeat to unlock and remove “Loc” from display.

Oven Temperature Control
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or  burner cycling may give incorrect readings. The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature calibration can be adjusted. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius. A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a guide.

To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration

1. Press and hold BAKE until the oven display shows the current calibration, for example, “0° CAL.”
2. On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.
3. Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10° F (5° C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (15° C) and -30°F (-15° C).
4. Press START/ENTER.

OVEN USE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled. During oven use, the heating elements will not remain on, but will cycle on and off throughout oven operation.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room. Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish.

• Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results.
• To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.
• Do not cover food with aluminum foil when convection cooking (on some models).

Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish.

RACKS
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.

BAKEWARE
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.

Bakeware
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size  recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.

Meat Thermometer
On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.

• Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.
• After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat ¹⁄₂ in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.
• Check all meat in two or three places.

Oven Vent

1. Upper oven
2. Oven vent
3. Lower oven

The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Doing so will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Baking and Roasting

ACCUBAKE® Temperature Management System (on some models)
The ACCUBAKE system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow red when
cycling on, the broil element will not. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe. If the oven door is opened during baking and roasting, the bake and broil elements will turn off immediately. They will come back on once the door is closed.

To Bake or Roast

1. On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN. Close oven door. The display will show “door” and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when baking and roasting.
2. Press BAKE. Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to enter a temperature other than 350°F (177°C). The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
3. Press START/ENTER. A preheat time will count down and “PrE” will appear on the oven display if the actual oven temperature is under 170°F (77°C).
4. When the actual oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the timer will continue counting down.The temperature setting can be changed any time after pressing START/ENTER.
5. When the set temperature is reached, if enabled, one tone will sound.
6. Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.

Preheating
After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning. “PrE” and the time countdown will appear on the display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the display. Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ. Waiting an additional 10 minutes after the preheat conditioning
time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking foods with leavening ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder, baking soda and eggs.

Broiling and Custom Broiling

Broiling uses direct radiant heat from the broil element to cook food. During broiling, the broil element cycles on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature.  If the oven door is opened during broiling, the broil element will turn off immediately and come back on once the door is closed. Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the appliance. It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke.

• For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier cleaning.
• Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on the edges to prevent curling.
• Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.
• After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven, making cleaning more difficult.

To Broil
Before broiling or custom broiling, position the rack according to the Broiling Chart. Position food on the grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack with the longest side parallel to the door. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe.

• Close the door.
• On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.
• Press CUSTOM BROIL.
• Press START/ENTER.
• The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display until the oven is turned off.
• Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.

To Custom Broil
Changing the temperature when custom broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.

1. On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.
2. Press CUSTOM BROIL.
3. Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to enter a temperature other than 500°F (260°C). The broil range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
4. Press START/ENTER. The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display until the oven is turned off.
5. Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.

BROILING CHART

For best results, place food 3 in. (7 cm) or more from the broil element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. Place up to 12 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.

Timed Cooking

Food Poisoning Hazard

• Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.
• Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
• Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of time, and/or shut off automatically.
• Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.

To Set a Cook Time

1. On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.
2. Press BAKE or CONVECT UPPER (on some models). Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the ne displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME.
4. Press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook.
5. Press START/ENTER.
6. The start time and stop time countdown will appear on the oven display.
7. On double oven models only, when both upper and lower ovens are being used at the same time, touch UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN to display the respective cook time.
8. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “End” will appear on the oven display.
9. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.
10. Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL or open the oven door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

To Set a Cook Time and Stop Time [Delay Start]
Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section.

1. On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.
2. Press BAKE or CONVECT UPPER (on some models). Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME.
4. Press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook.
5. Press DELAY START TIME
6. Press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the time of day to start.
7. Press START/ENTER.

The start time is automatically calculated and displayed. “DELAY” and the stop time will also appear on the oven display. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “End” will appear on the oven display.If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute. 8. Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL or open the oven door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

OVEN CARE
Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models)

Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.

IMPORTANT
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room. Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke. Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. See “Oven Vent(s)” section. Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal.

Prepare Oven

• Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.
• Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, damaging the oven.
• Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See “General Cleaning” section for more information.
• Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½ in. (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being careful not to move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough during self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner, etc. enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this area.
• Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage.At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not  affect cooking performance.

How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds. The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash. The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, but the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil. Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled could result in the glass breaking.  The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. On combination oven models, the upper oven will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

To Self-Clean
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.

1. On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.
2. Press AUTO CLEAN.
3. Press the HR “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
4. Press START/ENTER. The oven door will automatically lock, and “LOCKED” will appear on the oven display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
5. When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will appear on the oven display and “LOCKED” will disappear.
6. Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL or open the oven door to clear the oven display.

To Delay Start Self-Clean
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section. Also, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.

1. On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.
2. Press AUTO CLEAN. Press the HR “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
3. Press STOP TIME.
4. Press the HR and MIN “up” or “down” arrows pads to enter the time of day to stop.
5. Press START/ENTER. The start time is automatically calculated and displayed. The door will automatically lock and “LOCKED” and “DELAY” will appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will appear on the lower oven display and “LOCKED” will disappear.
6. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display.

To Stop Self-Clean any time
Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL. If the oven temperature is too high, the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.

General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur. Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

• Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):
• See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
• Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
• Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
• Vinegar for hard water spots

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

CONTROL PANEL

• Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
• Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

OVEN CAVITY
Do not use oven cleaners. Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

Self-Cleaning cycle
See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

OVEN AND ROASTING RACKS

• Self-Cleaning cycle:
• See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they willdiscolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light  coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.
• Steel wool pad

BROILER PAN AND GRID

• Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
• Mildly abrasive cleanser:
• Scrub with wet scouring pad.
• Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
• Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad.

Oven cleaner

• Follow product label instructions.
• Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
• Dishwasher

Oven Lights
The oven lights are standard 40-watt appliance bulbs. They will come on when the oven door is opened. On double oven models with self-clean upper and lower ovens, all oven lights will come on when either door is opened. On double oven models with standard-clean lower ovens, the oven lights will not come on when the lower oven door is opened. The oven lights will not  work during the Self- Cleaning cycle. When the oven door is closed, touch LIGHT to turn them on or off.

To Replace
Before replacing, make sure the oven is off and cool.

1. Disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4. Replace bulb and bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Reconnect power.

Oven Door
For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if necessary, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.

To Remove

1. Open oven door all the way.
2. Flip up the hinge latch on each side.
3. Close the oven door as far as it will shut.
4. Lift the oven door while holding both sides.
5. Continue to push the oven door closed and pull it away from the oven door frame.

To Replace

1. Insert both hanger arms into the door.
2. Open the oven door.
3. You should hear a “click” as the door is set into place.
4. Move the hinge levers back to the locked position. Ensure that the door is free to open and close. If it is not, repeat the  removal and installation procedures.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate

• Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped?
  Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

• Is the appliance wired properly?
  See Installation Instructions. Oven will not operate

• Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
  See “Electronic Oven Control” section.

• Has a delay start been set?
  See “Timed Cooking” section.

• On some models, is the Control Lock set?
  See “Control Lock” section.

• On some models, is the Sabbath Mode set?
  See “Sabbath Mode” section.

• On double oven models, is one oven self-cleaning?
  When one oven is self-cleaning the other oven cannot be set or turned on.

• On double oven models, has the correct oven been selected?
  Choose UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN first. Oven temperature too high or too low

• Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment?
  See “Oven Temperature Control” section. Display shows messages

• Is the display showing “PF”, “PF id=27” or “PF id=30”?
  There has been a power failure. Clear the display. See “Display(s)” section. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See “Clock” section.

• Is the display showing a letter followed by a number?
  Clear the display. See “Display(s)” section. If it reappears, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate

• Is the oven door open?
  Close the oven door all the way.

• Has the function been entered?
  See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

• On some models, has a delay start Self-Clean cycle been set?
  See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.

• Has a delay start been set?
  See “Timed Cooking” section.

• On double oven models, is one oven self-cleaning?
  When one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set to self-clean. Oven cooking results not what expected

• Is the appliance level?
  Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.

• Is the proper temperature set?
  Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.

• Is the proper oven temperature calibration set?
  See “Oven Temperature Control” section.

• Was the oven preheated?
  See “Baking and Roasting” section.

• Is the proper bakeware being used?
  See “Bakeware” section.

• Are the racks positioned properly?
  See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

• Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
  See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

• Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
  Check to make sure batter is level in the pan.

• Is the proper length of time being used?
  Adjust cooking time.

• Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
  Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times.

• Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
  Move rack to higher position in the oven.

• Are pie crust edges browning early?
  Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature.

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Before calling for assistance or service, please check Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP® replacement parts. FSP® replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL® appliance. To locate FSP® replacement parts in your area, call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center.

In the U.S.A.
Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-253-1301.
Our consultants provide assistance with:

• Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.
• Installation information.
• Use and maintenance procedures.
• Accessory and repair parts sales.
• Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.).
• Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors, and service companies. Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
• To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.

For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool
Corporation with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer Interaction Center 553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Accessories U.S.A.
To order accessories, call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free at 1-800-442-9991 and follow the menu prompts.
Or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com and click on “Buy Accessories Online.” Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (stainless steel models) Order Part #4396095

Dehydration Kit
(includes 3 racks and an oven door stop) Order Part #4395974A96

In Canada
For product related questions, please call the Whirlpool Canada Inc. Customer Interaction Center toll free: 1-800-461-5681 Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (EST). Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EST).

Our consultants provide assistance with
Features and specifications on our full line of appliances. Referrals to local dealers. For parts, accessories and service in Canada Call 1-800-807-6777. Whirlpool Canada Inc. designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in Canada.

For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada
Inc. with any questions or concerns at:
Customer Interaction Center
Whirlpool Canada Inc.
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence

WHIRLPOOL® COOKTOP, BUILT-IN OVEN AND RANGE WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.

SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CLEANTOP® COOKTOP
On ceramic glass ranges and ceramic glass cooktops, in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts for the CLEANTOP® ceramic glass cooktop. Whirlpool Corporation warrants that the ceramic glass cooktop will not discolor, the cooktop pattern will not wear off, the rubber seal between the ceramic glass cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack, the ceramic glass cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock and the surface unit elements will not burn out.

Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for

1. Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance, to instruct you how to use your appliance, to replace house fuses or correct house wiring, or to replace owner-accessible light bulbs.
2. Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
3. Pickup and delivery. Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, improper installation, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada Inc.
5. Repairs to CLEANTOP® ceramic glass cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in the Use & Care Guide.
6. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
7. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada.
8. In Canada, travel or transportation expenses for customers who reside in remote areas.
9. Any labor costs during the limited warranty period.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION AND WHIRLPOOL CANADA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies. If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center, 1-800-253-1301 (toll-free), from anywhere in the U.S.A. For parts and service in Canada, please call 1-800-807-6777. For product related questions in Canada, please call 1-800-461-5681. 5/00

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service. Write down the following information about your appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever  need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate, located on your appliance as shown in the “Parts and Features” section.
Dealer name____
Address ____
Phone number __
Model number __
Serial number __
Purchase date __

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