Whirlpool GMC275 Electric Combination Lower Oven User Guide

ELECTRIC COMBINATION LOWER OVEN
Use & Care Guide

Models GMC275, GMC305
W10162173A

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:

DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING
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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 those of your model.

A. Upper oven (see separate Use and Care Guide)
B. Oven vent
C. Broil element (not shown)
D. Bake element
E. Oven door window| F. Electronic oven control
G. Automatic oven light switch
H. Oven lock latch
I. Model and serial number plate (on right mounting rail)
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Parts and Features not shown
Oven lights
Broiler pan and grid
Roasting rack

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL

A. Oven setting pads
B. Temperature pads
C. Oven light
D. Auto clean
E. Electronic display| F. Microwave oven controls
G. Lower oven off/cancel
H. Start pad
I. Clock pad| J. Timer set and off
K. Minute pad
L. Hour pad
M. Electronic clock control
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Display
When power is first supplied to the appliance, “PF” will appear on the display. Press LOWER OFF/CANCEL to clear.
If “PF” appears at any other time, a power failure has occurred.
Press LOWER OFF/CANCEL and reset the Clock if needed.
When the oven is in use, the display shows preheat time and the temperature and oven setting.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
When using Cook Time (on some models), the display will show either hours and minutes, or minutes and seconds.

Start
The Start pad begins any oven function except the Timer. If the Start pad is not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function pad, the “Start?” indicator light will flash as a reminder.
On some models, “START?” will appear on the display.
If the Start pad is not pressed within 4 to 5 minutes (depending on your model) after pressing a function pad, the oven display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.

Off/Cancel
The Off/Cancel pad stops any function except the Clock, Timer and Control Lock.
The cooling fan may continue to operate after an oven function has been canceled, depending on 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 oven, Timer and Timed Cooking are off.

1. Press CLOCK.
2. Press the HOUR or MIN “plus” (+) or “minus” (-) keypads to set the time of day.
3. Press CLOCK or START.

To Disable:
The clock time can be disabled so that it does not show on the display. To disable, press and hold CLOCK for 5 seconds. To display the clock time again, press and hold CLOCK for 5 seconds and the time of day will show on the display. The clock 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. All except the end-of-cycle tones can be turned off.

To Turn Off/On: Press and hold STOP TIME for 5 seconds. A tone will sound, and “oFF” or “Snd OFF” (depending on your model) will appear on the display. Repeat to change back to “on” or “Snd On” (depending on your model).

Reminder Tones
Reminder tones are four 1-second tones which indicate that the set time has expired for a timer or a timed oven control function.
To Turn Off/On: Press and hold COOK TIME for 5 seconds. On some models, “NAG OFF” or “NAG ON” will appear on the display.

Tone Volume
The volume is preset at high, but can be changed to low.
To Change: Press and hold DELAY TIME for 5 seconds. A tone will sound, and “HI” or “Snd HI” (depending on your model) will appear on the display. Repeat to change back to “LO” or “Snd LO” (depending on your model).

Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to Celsius.
To Change: Press 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, press LOWER OFF/ CANCEL.

Timer
The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and 59 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 1 to 4 minutes (depending on your model), the display will return to the time of day mode.

2. Press the HOUR or MIN “plus” (+) or “minus” (-) keypads to set the length of time.

3. Press TIMER SET or START.
   If not pressed within a certain amount of time, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.
   When the set time ends, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then, if on, reminder tones will sound every minute.

4. Press TIMER OFF anytime to cancel the Timer and/or stop reminder tones.
   Remember, do not press the Off/Cancel keypad because the oven will turn off.

The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the above steps.
To display the time of day when the timer is counting down, press CLOCK.

Control Lock

The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the oven.
When the control is locked, only the Clock and Timer pads will function.
To Lock/Unlock Control: Before locking, make sure the oven and Timer are off. Press and hold START for 5 seconds. A single tone will sound, “LOC” and “LOCK’D” (on some models) will appear on the display. “LOC” will also appear whenever any command pad is pressed while the control is locked.
Repeat to unlock. “LOC” and “LOCK’D” (on some models) will disappear from the 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. The absence of a sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a guide.

ADJUSTMENT °F
(ADJUSTMENT °C)| COOKS FOOD
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 10°F (5°C)| …a little more
 20°F (10°C)| …moderately more
 30°F (15°C)| …much more
-10°F (-5°C)| …a little less
-20°F (-10°C)| …moderately less
-30°F (-15°C)| …much less

To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:

1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current calibration, for example “0.”
2. Press the TEMP “plus” (+) or “minus” (-) keypads 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).
3. Press START.

OVENUSE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled.
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.

AluminumFoil

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 ½” (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.

Positioning Racksand Bakeware

IMPORTANT: Do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish.

Rack position 5 cannot be used on this model.

RACKS
NOTES:

■ 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″ (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.

directly over another.

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.

Light colored aluminum
■ Light golden crusts
■ Even browning| ■ Use temperature and time recommended in recipe.
Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish
■ Brown, crisp crusts| ■ May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C).
■ Use suggested baking time.
■ For pies, breads and casseroles, use temperature recommended in recipe.
■ Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans
■ Little or no bottom browning| ■ Place in the bottom third of oven.
■ May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel
■ Light, golden crusts
■ Uneven browning| ■ May need to increase baking time.
Stoneware
■ Crisp crusts| ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass or ceramic
■ Brown, crisp crusts| ■ May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C).

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 ½” (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.
• Check all meat in 2 or 3 places.

Oven Vent

A. Upper oven
B. Oven vent
C. Lower oven

The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Blocking or covering vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not 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 help 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 it is recommended in the recipe.

To Bake or Roast:

1. Press BAKE.
   Press TEMP “plus” (+) or “minus” (-) keypads to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C) in 5° amounts.
   The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).

2. Press START.
   The temperature can be changed after this step. Start does not need to be pressed again.

3. Press LOWER OFF/CANCEL when finished.

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 into 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 to cook food. 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.
■ Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range. 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.
Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling chart. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door.

To Broil:

1. Press CUSTOM BROIL.
2. Press START.
3. Press LOWER OFF/CANCEL when finished.

To Custom Broil:

1. Press CUSTOM BROIL.
2. Press TEMP “plus” (+) or “minus” (-) keypads to change the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The broil range can be set between 300°F and 500°F (149°C and 260°C).
3. Press START.
4. Press LOWER OFF/CANCEL when finished.

Broiling chart
For best results, place food 3″ (7 cm) or more from the broil element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

Steak
1″ (2.5 cm) thick medium rare
medium well-done| 4
4
4| 14-15
15-16
18-19| 7-8
8-9
9-10
*Ground meat patties
³/₄” (2 cm) thick well-done| 4| 13-14| 7-8
Pork chops
1″ (2.5 cm) thick| 4| 20-22| 10-11
Ham slice, precooked
¹/₂” (1.25 cm) thick| 4| 8-10| 4-5
Frankfurters| 4| 5-7| 3-4
Lamb chops
1″ (2.5 cm) thick| 4| 14-17| 8-9
Chicken
bone-in pieces boneless breasts| 3
4| 17-20
11-16| 17-20
11-16
Fish Fillets
¹/₄-¹/₂” (0.6-1.25 cm) thick
Steaks
³/₄-1″ (2-2.5 cm) thick| 4
4| 8-10
16-18| 4-5
8-9

Timed Cooking

WARNING
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 TIME should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.
Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section.
To Set a Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE.
   Press TEMP “plus” (+) or “minus” (-) keypad to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C) in 5° amounts. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).

2. Press COOK TIME.

3. Press HOUR and MIN “+” or “-” keypad until the desired length of time appears on the display.

4. Press START. The start time, stop time and “TIMED” will appear in the display.
   The temperature and set cook time can be changed after this step. Start does not need to be pressed again.
   When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and “End” will appear on the display. End-ofcycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute until Off/Cancel is pressed.

5. Press LOWER OFF/CANCEL anytime to end Timed Cooking or to stop reminder tones and clear the display.

To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE.
   Press TEMP “+” or “-” keypad to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C) in 5° amounts. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).

2. Press DELAY TIME.

3. Press HOUR and MIN “+” or “-” keypad until the desired time of day to start appears on the display.

4. Press START. “DELAY” will appear in the display.
   The temperature can be changed after this step. Start does not need to be pressed again.
   When the delay start time is reached, a tone will sound. The display will count down the set cook time.

5. Press LOWER OFF/CANCEL when finished.

To Set a Timed Cook and Delayed Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE.
   Press TEMP “+” or “-” keypad to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C) in 5° amounts. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).

2. Press COOK TIME.

3. Press HOUR and MIN “+” or “-” keypad until the desired length of time appears on the display.

4. Press DELAY TIME.

5. Press HOUR and MIN “+” or “-” keypad until the desired time of day to start appears on the display.

6. Press START. “DELAY” and “TIMED” will appear in the display.
   The temperature and set cook time can be changed after this step. Start does not need to be pressed again.
   When the delay start time is reached, a tone will sound. The display will count down the set cook time.
   When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and “End” will appear on the display. End-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute until Off/Cancel is pressed.

7. Press LOWER OFF/CANCEL anytime to end Timed Cooking or to stop reminder tones and clear the display.

OVEN CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models)
WARNING
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. Depending on your model, see “Oven Vent” or “Oven Vents” 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” (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain 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 and 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.
On double oven models only, be sure to set the correct controls for the oven (upper or lower) you want to use.
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. Press AUTO CLEAN.

2. Press the HOUR and MIN “plus” (+) or “minus” (-) keypad 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 START.
   The oven door will automatically lock, and “LOCKED” will appear on the oven display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
   When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will appear on the oven display and “LOCKED” will disappear.

4. Press UPPER OFF/CANCEL, LOWER OFF/CANCEL, 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 thecorrect 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. Press AUTO CLEAN.
   Press the HOUR “+” or “-” keypad 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.

2. Press DELAY TIME.

3. Press the HOUR and MIN “+” or “-” keypads to enter the time of day to stop.

4. Press START.
   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.

5. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display.

To Stop Self-Clean anytime:
Press UPPER OFF/CANCEL, LOWER OFF/CANCEL, 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.
Cleaning Method:
■ Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Part Number 31464 (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
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

CONTROL PANEL
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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.
Cleaning Method:
■ Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.
OVEN RACKS AND ROASTING RACKS
Cleaning Method:
■ Self-Cleaning cycle: See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will discolor 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 (on some models)
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Cleaning Method:
■ Mildly abrasive cleanser:
Scrub with wet scouring pad.
■ Solution of ¹/₂ 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. They will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. When the oven door is closed, press OVEN 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 removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy.
To R emove:

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.
   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.
   You should hear a “click” as the door is set into place.

3. Move the hinge levers back to the locked position. Check 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 blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■ 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 use only 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 us or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center.
Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience 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 afterwarranty 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 eXperience 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 eXperience 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 Number 31462
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner
Order Part Number 31662

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory  Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this limited warranty does not apply. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.

ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY
This limited warranty does not cover:

1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing.
2. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage.
3. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions.
4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by Whirlpool.
5. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance, unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Whirlpool within 30 days from the date of purchase.
6. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.
7. Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for repairs. This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home and only in-home service is covered by this warranty.
8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
9. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available.
10. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions.
11. Major appliances with original model/serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be easily determined. This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance.
    The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” you may find0 additional help by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
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 major 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 located on the product.
Dealer name____
Address ____
Phone number __
Model number __
Serial number __
Purchase date __

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All rights reserved.
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Whirlpool Canada LP licensee in Canada
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