Whirlpool WFES5030RZ Freestanding Electric Range User Guide

: September 8, 2024
: Whirlpool

Table of Contents

Whirlpool WFES5030RZ Freestanding Electric Range
Product Usage Instructions:
FEATURE GUIDE
Oven Use
Basic Functions
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Whirlpool WFES5030RZ Freestanding Electric Range

Product Specifications

Type: Freestanding Electric Range
Features: Bake, Broil, Self Clean, Air Fry, Air Baking, Warm Zone, Frozen
Manufacturer: Whirlpool
Website: www.whirlpool.com/owners

Product Usage Instructions:

Baking and Roasting Instructions:

Press Bake.
Use the Temp/Time arrow keypads to set the desired temperature.
Press START keypad.
To adjust the temperature, repeat Step 2 and press START.
Press CANCEL when finished.

Broiling Instructions

Press Broil.
Adjust the temperature using the Temp/Time arrow keypads.
Press START.
Preheat the oven for two minutes.
Place cookware in the oven and close the door.
To change the temperature, repeat Step 2 and press START.
Press CANCEL when finished.

Air Frying Instructions

Place food directly into the oven cavity.
Press Air Fry.
Set the desired temperature using the arrow keypads.
Press START (no preheat required).
To adjust the temperature, repeat Step 3 and press START.
Press CANCEL when finished.

Air Baking Instructions

Press Air Baking.
Adjust the temperature using the Temp/Time arrow keypads.
Press START.
To change the temperature, repeat Step 2 and press START.
Press CANCEL when finished.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I stop any function except Timer and Oven Control Lockout?
A: Use the CANCEL keypad to stop any function except Timer and Oven Control Lockout.
Q: What should I do if I hear a tone after setting a function but not pressing START?
A: If you hear a tone after setting a function but not pressing START within 30 seconds, the function is canceled, and the time of day is displayed.

Freestanding Electric Range Control Guide

FEATURE GUIDE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.
This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website at www.whirlpool.com/owners for more detailed instructions. In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca/owners.

WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Surface Temperature
When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot, such as the knobs and oven door.

Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Cooktop Use

WARNING

Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so could result in death or fire.

Ceramic Glass
The surface cooking area may glow red when an element is ON. Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is ON. The glow will also randomly cycle off and back on again, even while on Hi, to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures. This is normal operation.
It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.

Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.
For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks.
To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop.
Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) outside the area.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.
Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning

Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting, abrasions and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part Number 31605 contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Maintenance and Care” section in the Owner’s Manual for additional information.

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils.

Cooktop On Indicator Light
The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel. When any control knob/cooktop element on the console panel is turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light
On ceramic glass models, the hot surface indicator light is located on the console panel.
The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area is turned off.

Dual Zone Cooking Element (on some models)
The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.

Warm Zone (on some models)
Use the cooktop Warm Zone to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.

Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warm Zone can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used.
The Warm Zone area will not glow red when cycling on. However, the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when the Warm Zone is in use.

Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.
Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

To Use:

To turn on, press Warm Zone and then the START keypad.
To turn off, press Warm Zone.

Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results.

A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.
Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) outside the area.

Home Canning
Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.
Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.
For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

Oven Use

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.

NOTE: The fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display
The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed.

Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius.
To chang e: Press and hold the Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad for 5 seconds. “°C” or “°F” will appear on the display. Repeat to change back.
To exit mode, press CANCEL.

Keypress Tones
Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.
To Change: Press and hold Light for 5 seconds. Repeat to change back.
To exit mode, press CANCEL.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.
To change : Press CANCEL, CANCEL, Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad, Timer Set·Off. Repeat to change back and end Demo mode.

Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

Basic Functions

One Tone

Valid keypad press.
Oven is preheated (long tone).
Function has been entered.
Reminder (on some models), repeating every 20 seconds after the end-of-cycle tones.

Three Tones

Invalid keypad press

Four Tones

End of cycle

Oven Temperature Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

To Adjust Oven Temperature:

Press and hold the Temp/Time “down” arrow keypad for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current setting, for example “0°F CAL” or “00”.
Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to increase or decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (18°C) and -30°F (-18°C).
Press START.

Sabbath Mode
For guidance on usage and a complete list of models with Sabbath mode, visit www.star-k.org.
The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a Bake setting until turned off.
The Oven Control Lockout feature will be disabled during the Sabbath mode. After the Sabbath mode is set, no tones will sound, the display will not show the temperature, the Kitchen Timer mode will be canceled (if active), and only the following keypads will function:

Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads
CANCEL

When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.
When power is restored after a power failure, the oven will return to Sabbath mode and remain Sabbath compliant with the Bake elements off until the CANCEL keypad is pressed.
Pressing the CANCEL keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).
Before entering the Sabbath mode, it must be decided if the oven light is to be on or off for the entire Sabbath mode period. If the light is on when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain on for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. If the light is off when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain off for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. Opening the oven door or pressing LIGHT will not affect the oven light once Sabbath mode has been entered.
On the Holiday, the oven temperature can be changed once the oven is in Sabbath mode by pressing the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad. The oven temperature will change 25°F (-4°C) each time the Temp/Time up and down arrow keypads are pressed. Press the START keypad to activate the new temperature. The display will not change and there will be no sounds during this adjustment.

To Bake Using Sabbath Mode:

Press Bake.
Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad.
Press the START keypad.
Press and hold Timer Set • Off for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.
Press the START keypad while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant.
Pressing the CANCEL keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).

To Set a Timed Bake Using Sabbath Mode (on some models):

Press Bake.
Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
Press Cook Time. The Cook Time oven indicator light will light up.
Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter a Cook Time length.
Press the START keypad.
Press and hold Timer Set • Off for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.
Press the START keypad while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant. The Bake, On, and Cook Time indicator lights will be displayed.
When the set Cook Time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle.
Pressing the CANCEL keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath mode compliant).

To Set a Delayed Timed Bake Using Sabbath Mode (on some models):

Press Bake.
Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
Press Cook Time. The Cook Time oven indicator light will light up.
Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter a Cook Time length.
Press DELAY START. The Delay indicator light will light up.
Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to enter a start time.
Press the START keypad.
Press and hold Timer Set • Off for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.
Press the START keypad while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant. The On and Delay indicator lights will be displayed.
When the start time is reached, the Bake, On, and Cook Time indicator lights will automatically turn on. When the set Cook Time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle. Pressing the CANCEL keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath mode compliant).

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift it out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide for positioning racks

Multiple Rack Cooking
2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4.

Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2″
(5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another.

Air Fry Basket
Part of what makes air fryers so efficient at crisping up your food has to do with the perforated basket that is designed for air frying. The air fry basket allows the hot air to circulate thoroughly on the entire surface of the food. When using the Air Fry feature, position the air fry basket on top of a large baking sheet to collect crumbs, oil, and mitigate smoke. Place the basket and sheet in the rack position 4 of the oven. Refer to Positioning Racks and Bakeware in the Control Guide or Product Guide for more details. Avoid using more than one basket to avoid uneven cooking.

Air Frying
While air frying, the heating elements and convect fan cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature while the fan circulates the hot air. Close the oven door to ensure proper temperature.

IMPORTANT: Cooking times, temperatures, and general instructions may vary depending on recipe.
Air frying in a large oven cavity allows for more food to be air fried at one time, longer baking times are to be expected.

When air frying, food should be evenly spaced in an air fry basket in a single layer.
Refer to instructions on packaged food for conventional oven baking regarding air fry time and temperature.
For fresh food recipes with bake times over 30 minutes, a 5- 10 minutes preheat is recommended.
For frozen, bone-in, or dense foods with cook times less than 15 minutes, additional time may be required.
It is not recommended to use wet batter when air frying.
For best performance, shake or flip food half-way through bake time. Be sure to close the oven door after removing and inserting the food back to the cavity.
Spray air fry basket with oil to avoid food sticking to basket.

NOTE: Greasy foods may cause smoke during the air fry cycle. Properly using the air fry basket and baking sheet will help to reduce the amount of smoke produced. Maintaining a clean oven and baking sheet will also help reduce the amount of smoke.

Baking and Roasting

Preheating
When beginning a Bake cycle, the oven will begin preheating after START is pressed. The oven will take approximately
12 to 15 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds.

Oven Temperature
While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.

Temperature Management System
The Temperature Management 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 or burners cycle on and off in intervals. The fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during bake to provide the best results. 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 cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

Broiling
When broiling, preheat the oven for two minutes before putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack.

IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature.
Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use racks 4 or 5 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information.
On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.

For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.
If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. Please refer to the Quick Start Guide for contact information.

NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

Air Baking and Roasting

NOTE: The fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.
During air baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature while the fan circulates the hot air.
If the oven door is opened during convection baking or roasting, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.