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MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AH Condltloners. Dehumldlhers,
Automatic Washers. Clothes Oryers. Freezers, Refrqerator-1
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE.
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
3
PARTS AND FEATURES
5
USING YOUR RANGE
6
Dual-Level
Exhaust
Vent System
6
Using the Surface Burners
7
Using the Lower Oven
8
Baking or Roasting
8
Broiling
9
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER* Control
10
Using the Minute Timer.
11
Oven Vent.
11
Storage
Drawer
12
Page
CARING
FOR YOUR COOKTOP
AND LOWER OVEN
13
Control Panel and Knobs
Surface
Burner Grates and
Reflector
Pans.
Removable
Cooktop
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
Cleaning
Chart
Cleaning
the Grease
Filters
Cooktop
Light
Oven Light
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL
RANGE
WARRANTY
.
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01987 Whirlpool
Corporation
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Before you use your range
Read and carefully
follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
packed
with your range.
Read this “Use & Care Guide”
and your “Cooking
Guide”
carefully
for important
use and safety information.
Store these with the Upper Microwave
Oven literature
in the Range
Literature
Pat for future use.
2
You are personally
responsible
for:
l Reading
and following
all safety precautions
in this Use & Care Guide and the
Cooking
Guide.
l Having
your range
installed
by a qualified
installer.
l Installing
the range
where
it is protected
from the elementsand
on a level floor
strong enough
to hold its weight.
l Having
your range
properly
connected
to electrical
supply
and grounded.
(See “Installation
Instructions:‘)
l Having
your range
properly
connected
to the proper
gas supply
and
checked
for leaks. [See “Installation
Instructions:‘)
l Making
sure the range
is not used by children
or anyone
unable
to operate
it
properly.
l Properly
maintaining
your range.
l Using the range
only for jobs expected
of a home range.
See your “Cooking
Guide”
and “Upper
Microwave
Oven Use & Care Guide”
for additional
safety
and use information.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children
to use or
6. KEEP pan handles
turned
in, but
play with any par-l of the range,
not over another
surface
burner
or leave them unattended
near
to prevent
burns, injury and to
it. They could
be burned
or
help prevent
the utensil from
injured.
being
pushed
off the cooktop.
2. DO NOT store things children
7. DO NOT use water on grease
might want above
the range.
fires. The fire will spread.
Cover
Children
could
be burned
or
fire with large
lid or smother with
injured
while climbing
on it.
baking
soda or salt.
3. DO NOT allow anyone
to touch a
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
hot surface
burner, oven burner
garments
when using the range.
or areas around
them. They
could
be hot enough
to burn
They could
ignite if they touch a
hot burner or surrounding
area
severely.
and you could
be burned.
4. KEEP children
away
from the
9. DO NOT heat unopened
con-
range when it is on. The cooktop,
tainers. They could
explode.
The
oven walls, racks and door can
hot contents
could
burn and
be hot enough
to cause
burns.
container
particles
could
cause
5. DO NOT use a range to heat a
injury.
room. Persons in the room could
be burned
or injured, or a fire
10. When adding
or removing
food, MAKE SURE to open the
could
start.
oven door all the way to
prevent burns.
continued
on next page
3
11. DO NOT use a wet pot holder.
Steam burns can result. DO NOT
use a towel or bulky cloth as a
pot holder. They could
catch
fire
and burn you.
12. MAKE SURE the utensils you use
are large enough
to contain
food and avoid
boil overs and
spillovers.
This will help prevent
hazardous
build-ups
of food.
Heavy
splatterings
or spillovers
left on a range
can ignite and
burn you. Pan size is especially
important
in deep
fat frying.
13. DO NOT leave
surface
burners on
high heat settings. Boil overs and
greasy
spillovers
could
cause
steam, smoke and could
ignite
and burn you.
14. GREASE is flammable
and
should be handled
carefully.
Let
fat cool before
attempting
to
handle
it. Do not allow
grease
to
collect
around
range
or in
vents. Wipe spillovers
immediately.
15. NEVER use a match
or other
flame to look for a gas leak.
Explosion
and injury could
result.
16. DO NOT repair or replace
any
parts unless specifically
recom-
mended
in this manual.
All other
servicing
should be referred
to a
qualified
service
technician.
17. Because
of the automatic
exhaust
fan system, the following
cautions
must be observed:
a. Do not leave the area when
using your cooktop
at a high set-
ting. Accidental
fires from
boilovers
or spattering
on the sur-
face burners could
spread,
especially
if the exhaust
fan is
operating.
b. Do not operate
the exhaust
vent
system without the filters in place.
Grease
could
accumulate
in the
venting
system and cause
a fire
hazard.
c. Do not allow grease
and soil to
build up in the grease
filters.
Exhaust fan efficiency
will de-
crease
and fire may result. Clean
often following
the filter cleaning
instructions
on page
22.
d. Do not “flame”
foods when oper-
ating the exhaust
fan. The fan, if
operating,
may spread
the flame
and cause
personal
injury or
property
damage.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service,
or call with a
question,
have this information
ready:
1. Complete
Model
and Serial
Model
Number
Numbers
(from the plate
located
on the front frame of the upper
microwave
oven].
Serial
Number
2. Purchase
date from sales slip.
Copy this information
in these
Purchase
Date
spaces.
Keep this book and your
sales slip together
in the Literature
Pac.
Service
Company
Phone Number
Please
complete
and mail the Owner
Registration
Card
furnished
with this product.
Parts and features
Model SM988PES
COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE (behind
oven door)
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KNOB
CONTROL
KNOB
INDICATOR
Dual-Level Exhaust Vent System
Your Range/Microwave
Combination
has a dual-level
exhaust
vent system for
removal
of steam, grease
and cooking
odors. You may use the lower vent alone
or add the top vent for maximum
venting.
The lower vents are located
above
the cooktop
[underneath
the microwave
oven]. The top vent is located
above
the microwave
oven (behind
the upper
vent door).
To use only the lower vent:
To use both vents:
l Raise the vent door above
the
microwave
oven.
l Turn on desired
fan speed
by
following
directions
at left
l Push the Exhaust switch down to
the right for HIGH fan speed.
l Push the switch down to the left for
LOW fan speed.
. Center the switch to turn the vent
system OFF.
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NOTE: It the temperature
gets too
hot around
the microwave
oven
when it is in use, the exhaust
fan will
automatically
turn on, or change
to the HIGH setting.
If this occurs
it
cannot
be turned
off with the
EXHAUST switch.
It will stay on until
the area
cools
down or until the
microwave
oven shuts off. This
protects
the oven.
Using the Surface
Burners
Control
knobs
must be pushed
in,
then turned to the LITE position. The
clicking
sound is the ignition
sparking.
To stop the clicking
sound after the
burner lights, turn the control
knob
back to a desired
setting. The control
knob has stops for HI, MED and LOW,
however
it can be set anywhere
be-
tween
HI and OFF. Do not cook
with
the control
in the LITE position.
Surface Burner Indicators
The solid dot in the surface
burner in-
dicator
shows which surface
burner is
turned on by that knob.
In Case of a Prolonged Power Failure
Surface
burners can be manually
lighted.
Hold a lighted
match
near a burner
and turn the control to the HI position. After the burner lights, turn the control to
the desired
setting.
See the “Cooking
Guide”
for important
utensil
information.
Until you get
used to the settings,
use the following
as a guide.
Use LITE to light
the burner.
After
the burner
lights,
turn control
back
to a de-
sired setting
to
stop the clicking
of the ignition.
Do not cook
wlth the control
In the LITE porl-
tlon.
Use a high
setting
to start
cooking
or to
bring
liquids
to a boil.
Use a medium
setting
to start
cooking
or to fry
chicken
or pan-
cakes;
for gravy,
puddings
and
icing
or to cook
lorge
amounts
of vegetables.
Use a low set-
ting to keep
foods
worm
until
ready
to serve.
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Using the Lower Oven
Baking or Roasting
1. Position the racks properly
before
turning
on the oven. To change
rack position,
pull rack out to
stop, raise front edge
and lift out.
The rack(s) should be placed
so the
top of the food will be centered
in
the oven. Always
leave
at least
r/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between
the sides of the pan and the oven
walls and other pans. For more
information,
see the “Cooking
Guide!’
2. Set the Oven Selector
on BAKE.
3. Set the Oven Temperature
Control
to the baking
temperature
you
want. The oven burner will auto-
matically
light in 50-60 seconds.
4. Preheat the oven. The oven is
preheated
when the Oven
Indicator
Light first goes off.
NOTE: Oven racks,
walls and
door will be hot. Do not place
food directly
on oven bottom.
5. During baking,
the oven burner
will turn on and off to maintain
the temperature
setting. The
Oven Indicator
Light will turn on
and off with the burner.
When baking
is done, turn both
the Oven Selector
and the Oven
Temperature
Control to OFF.
Broiler uses infrared
rays to cook the food. Infrared
rays
create
fast, searing
heat and consume
most smoke and spotters. Always
broil
with the oven door closed.
1. Position the rock before
turning
2. Put the broiler
pan and food on
the oven on. See rock placement
the rock and completely
close
chart and broiling
chart in the
the oven door. DO NOT PREHEAT
“Cooking
Guide”
for recommended
THE BROILER BEFORE USING.
rock positions.
3. Set the Oven Selector
ond the
Oven Temperature
Control to
BROIL. The broiler will automati-
tally
light in 50-60 seconds.
4. When broiling
is done, turn both
the Oven Selector
and the Oven
Temperature
Control to OFF.
DO NOT PREHEAT THE BROILER BEFORE USING. CLOSE THE OVEN DOOR
DURING BROILING.
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER*
Control
The automatic
MEALTIMER’ Control will turn the lower oven on and off at times
you set...even
when you ore not around.
Automatic
baking
is ideal for foods which do not require
Q preheated
oven such
OS meats and casseroles.
Do not use the automatic
cycle
for cakes,
cookies,
or other recipes
that require
preheating
the oven before
baking...under-
cooking
will result.
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To start and stop baking
automatically:
1. Position the oven rock(s) properly,
and place
the food in the oven.
3. Set the Oven Selector
to TIMED
BAKE.
5. Touch the START TIME Pod. Then
touch the number
pods for the
time you wont cooking
to start.
Example:
Touch “3:’ “3:’ “0” for
baking
to start at 3:30. (Option:
Skip this step if you wont to start
10 baking
immediately.)
2. Make sure the clock
on the micro-
wove oven display
is set to the
correct
time of day. (See “Upper
Microwave
Oven Use & Core
Guide”
for instructions.)
4. Set the Oven Temperature
Control
to the baking
temperature
you
wont.
6. Touch the STOP TIME Pod. Then
touch the number
pods for the
time you wont cooking
to stop,
Example:
Touch “4:’ “3:’ “0” for
baking
to stop at 4:30.
7. Touch START. The oven will now
start and stop automatically.
To cancel
MEALTIMER’ :
1. Touch STOP TIME. Then touch
CANCEL.
2. Turn the Oven Selector
and the
Oven Temperature
Control to OFF.
8. After baking
is done be sure to
turn both the Oven Selector
and
the Oven Temperature
Control
to OFF.
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Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer on the Upper Microwave
Oven control
panel
con be used
for any timed cooking.
To use the Minute
Timer, follow the instructions
found
in your “Upper
Microwave
Oven Use & Core Guide:’
The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture
escape
from
the oven through
Q vent just under
the cooktop
light. Do not block
vent. Poor baking
will result.
OVEN VENT
The Storage Drawer
The storage
drawer
is for storing pots and pans and the Literature
Pat provided
with your appliance.
Use care when handling
the drawer.
The edges
could
be sharp.
Removing the stotage drawer
h
1. Pull drawer
straight out to the
first stop. Lift front and pull out to
the second
stop.
2. Lift bock slightly
and slide drawer
all the way out.
Replacing
the storage drawer
1. Fit ends of drawer
slide roils into
the drawer
guides
on both sides
of opening.
2. Lift drawer
front and push in until
white stops on drawer
slide roils
clear
white stops on drawer
guides, then slide drawer
closed.
Use & Care Guide storage
Store this booklet,
along
with your
“Cooking
Guide:’ soles slip and
“Upper
Microwave
Oven Use & Core
Guide”
in the Literature
Pat, inside
the storage
drawer.
Control Panel and Knobs
1. Pull knobs straight
off.
3. Wash knobs in worm soapy
water
or use baking
soda and a damp,
soft cloth. Rinse well and dry.
CAUTION:
Do not use abrasive
cleansers.
They could
rub off the
markings.
2. Use worm soapy
water, spray
gloss cleaner
or baking
soda
and a damp
soft cloth to
wipe the control
panels.
Rinse
and wipe dry.
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4. Push the knobs straight
bock on.
Make sure they point to OFF.
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Surface Burner Grates and Reflector Pans
1. Make
sure all knobs
are turned
2. Lift off the grates and remove
the
to OFF.
reflector
pans.
3. Wash the grates and reflector
pans in worm soapy
water. Rinse
and dry well.
Surface Burners
4. Replace
reflector
pans and
grates.
TYPICAL TOP BURNER FLAME
To remove
the cooktop,
follow the instructions
on page
15.
Wipe off surface
burners with worm soapy
water and a soft cloth after
each
use.
Occasionally
check
surface
burner flames for size and shape
as shown
If flames do not burn properly,
you may need to remove
the burners for
cleaning
(see page
201, or call a qualified
technician
for adjustment.
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3. Wipe surface
under the cooktop
with worm soapy
water. Use
soapy
steel wool pod on stub-
born spots.
2. Lift front of cooktop
enough
to
clear front of range. Grasp both
sides of the cooktop,
lift and pull
forward
to remove.
CAUTION:
Do not drop the cookfop
or let if bump
the upper
oven when
removing.
Damage
could
result to the porcelain
and the cooktop
frame.
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
The self-cleaning
cycle
uses very high heat to burn away
soil. Before you start,
make sure you understand
exactly
how to use the cycle
safely.
Before You Start
1. Clean
the shaded
areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough
dur-
ing the Self-Clean
cycle
for soil to
burn awav. Use hot water and
detergent’or
a soapy
steel-wool
pod on...
l the frame around
the oven.
l the inside of the door, especially
the Dart outside
the oven seal.
DO NOT clean
the fiberglass
seal.
DO NOT move if or bend
if. Poor
cleaning
and poor baking
will result.
2. Remove
the rocks, broiler
pan
and any pots and pans you may
hove stored in the oven. They
can’t stand the high heat.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce
smoke and
possible
flare-ups
during
the
cleaning
cycle.
Oven racks
and chrome
reflec-
for pans must not be cleaned
in
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the oven. They will warp
and
discolor.
DO NOT
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Clean Seal
Clean Door
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen
vent during
the cleaning
cycle.
This will
help remove
heat and odors that ore normal
during
the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial
oven
cleaners
in your oven. Damage
to
the porcelain
finish may occur,
DO NOT force the Lock Lever, you
could
bend or break
it. The lever is
designed
to stay locked
until the
oven is cool enough
to safely open
Wait until it moves freely.
DO NOT use foil or other liners in the
oven. During the cleaning
cycle
foil
con burn or melt and damage
the
oven surface.
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Setting the Controls for Self-Cleaning
Be sure the kitchen
is ventilated
during
the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
This will help
remove
heat and odors that are normal
during
the cycle.
1. Make sure the clock
on the upper
control
panel
is set to the correct
time of day. (See “Upper
Micro-
wave
Oven Use & Care Guide”
for
instructions.)
2. Touch the START TIME Pad. Then
touch the number
pads for the
time you want cleaning
to start.
(Option:
Skip this step if you want
cleaning
to start immediately.)
3. Touch the STOP TIME Pad. Touch
the number
pads to set the clean-
ing time you want (3-hours). Exam-
ple: If time of day is 3:00, touch “6:’
“0:’ “0” for cleaning
to stop at 600.
5. Move the Lock Lever to the CLEAN
position.
Touch START TIME pad.
This will start the Self-Cleaning
Cycle.
If the door is not com-
pletely
closed
or the lever is not
all the way to the right, the cycle
will not start.
When the oven temperature
exceeds
500°F (300%],
the oven
door can’t be opened
and the
Lock Lever must not be moved,
4. Set the Oven Selector
and the
Oven Temperature
Control to
CLEAN.
6. After the Clean
Cycle
is com-
pleted
and the oven tempera-
ture has dropped
below
500°F
(3OO’C], the Lock Lever can be
moved
back to the COOK posi-
tion Do not force
it. Wait until it
will move easily. Turn the Oven Se-
lector and the Oven Temperature
Control to OFF.
7. After the oven is cool, wipe off
any residue
or ash with a damp
cloth. If needed,
touch up spots
with cleaner
or plastic
scouring
. pad.
To stop cleaning
cycle
at any time:
1. Touch the STOP TIME Pad. Touch
CANCEL.
2. Turn the Oven Selector
and the
Oven Tamperature
Control to OFF.
When the oven temperature
drops below
500°F (260°C) the
Lock Lever can be moved
to the
COOK position.
Do not force
it.
Wait until it moves easily.
Special Tips
Keep the kitchen
well ventilated
during
the cleaning
cycle
to help
Clean
the oven before
it gets
get rid of normal
heat, odors and
heavily
soiled. Cleaning
a very
smoke.
soiled oven takes longer
and
results in more smoke than usual.
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During the self-cleaning
cycle,
the oven gets much hotterthan
it does for
baking
or broiling...approximotely
875’F (468-C). This heat breaks
up grease
and soil and
burns it off
The graph
shows approximate
temperatures
and times during
a self-cleaning
cycle
for 3 hours.
SELF-CLEANING
CYCLE -THREE HOUR WING
(Approximate
Temperatures
and limes)
1000°F
800°F
600°F
400°F
START
,
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t h hrs.
2 hrs
2 k2 hrs.
3 hrs
3 h hrs
STOP
Notice that the heating
stops when the 3-hour setting is up, but that it takes longer
for the oven to cool down enough
to unlock.
WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
Soft cloth
and warm
soapy
l Wipe off regularly
when cook-
water
or baking
soda.
fop and lower
oven are cool.
Nylon
or plastic
scrubbing
l Do not allow
lood
containing
pad for stubborn
spots.
acids
(such as vinegar,
tomato,
lemon
juice
or milk) to remain
on
surface.
Acids
will remove
the
glossy
finish.
l Do not use abrasive
or harsh
cleansers.
Surface
burner
grates
Automatic
dishwasher
or
l Wash with other cooking
warm
soapy
waler
and
utensils.
plastic
scrubbing
pad.
l Dry completely.
l Do not place
in Self-Cleaning
Oven.
Chrome
reflector
pans
Automatic
dishwasher
or
9 Wash with other cooking
warm
soapy
water
and
utensils.
plastic
scrubbing
pad.
l Do not place
in Self-Cleaning
Oven.
Suriace
burners
Warm soapy
water,
a
l Remove
cooktop,
see page
15.
plastic
scrubbing
pad,
l Wipe off spills immediately
dishwashing
detergent
after burner
has cooled.
or a solution
of 1 quart
In case
of stubborn
stains:
of boiling
hot water
l Remove
burner
from manifold
and 2 tablespoons
with phillips
screwdriver.
of DIP IT.”
l Soak in warm
soapy
water
and
wipe
with plastic
scrubbing
pod
and dishwashing
detergent.
If
stain Is still there, soak 20 min-
utes in bolllng
water
and DIP IT”
solutlon.
Be sure the solution
covers
the whole
burner.
l Rinse and dry well.
l If ports are clogged,
clean
with
a straight
pin. Do not enlarge
or
distort
ports. Do not use a
wooden
toothpick.
l Do not clean
surface
burner
in
dishwasher.
Bmller
pan
Warm soapy
water
and
and grld
plastic
scrubbing
pad.
l Wosh with other cooking
utensils.
l Do not place
in Self-Cleaning
Oven.
Control
knobs
Warm soapy
water
and
sofl cloth.
l Wash, rinse and dry well
l Do not soak.
Control
panels
Warm soapy
water
or
l Wash, rinse and dry well
baking
soda, soft cloth
l Follow
directions
provided
with
and spray
glass cleaner.
cleaner.
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WHAT TO USE
Warm soapy
water
and
plastic
scrubbing
pad.
HOW TO CLEAN
l Wash, rinse and dry well. Use
plastic
scrubbing
pad for stub-
born areas.
l Do not place
in Self-Cleaning
Oven. The intense
heat could
warp
them.
lower
oven door
Spray glass cleaner;
warm
l Make
sure oven is cool.
glass
soapy
water
and sofl cloth.
l Follow
directions
provided
with
cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
SelfCleanIng
Oven
For areas
outside
Self-
* Follow
directions
starting
on
Cleaning
area
use warm
page
16, “Using the Self-
soapy
water
or plastic
Cleaning
Cycle:’
scrubbing
pad.
l Do not use commercial
oven
cleaners.
l Do not use foil to line the bot-
tom of your SelfCleanIng
Oven.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt
to push any object
into the openlngs
of the protective
shield
surrounding
the lgnitor
toll
that Is located
at the top of the oven. The coil
could
be damaged.
Cleaning the Grease Filters
The grease
filters should be removed
and cleaned
at least once a month.
NOTE: If you are using charcoal
filters from the Non-Vent
Kit
(Part No. 8140231, they should
be replaced
every
12 months.
Do
not attempt
to clean.
lower Filters
(beneath
the microwave
oven]
4. To remove
each filter, place
thumb
in the indentation
at the
center front of the filter. Push
back
and pull down.
Top Filter
2. To replace,
place
the long edge
of the filter against
the clips at
the back of the opening.
Push
filter back
and up until it snaps
into place.
(above
the microwave
oven, under the vent door)
4. To remove
filter, lift vent cover. Use
plastic
tab at center of the filter to
push up and lift out the filter.
2. To replace,
place
top edge
of the
filter against
the clips at the top of
the opening.
Push up and in until
filter snaps in place.
Make sure
the plastic
tab at the bottom
of the
filter is facing
out.
To clean
the filters, soak in hot water and a mild detergent.
Scrub and swish to
remove
embedded
dirt and grease.
Rinse well and shake to dry. (Filters may be
washed
in the dishwasher.
However
the aluminum
will darken.
Using ammonia
for
cleaning
will also cause the aluminum
to darken.)
CAUTION:
Do not operate
the exhaust
vent system
without
the filters in place.
Grease
could
accumulate
in the venting
system
and cause
a fire hazard.
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The Cooktop Light
The Top Light switch is located
below
the upper control panel
Push the
turn the light OFE
right side of the switch to turn the light ON. Push the left side of the switch to
TO replace
the fluorescent
lamp
and/or
starter:
Remove
the screws and metal
trim that supports
the top of the light
cover. The glass is heavy.
Hold it
securely.
J. Grasp the fluorescent
lamp at
both ends. Roll bottom of the lamp
towards
the front until both ends
come out of the receptacles.
Replace
with a 24-inch, 18 or 20-
watt cool-white
fluorescent
lamp
If starter needs replacement,
push
in and turn to remove
and
replace.
2. With both hands,
pull top of
Cover towards
you and lift it out of
bottom
support
trim.
4. With both hands,
carefully
fit
glass light cover into the bettor , ,
metal support
trim. Replace
the
support
trim and screw
Turn the electric
power
back on
the main power
supply
The Oven Light
The Oven Light will come
on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on
when the door is closed,
push the right side of the switch located
below
the
upper
control
panel.
Push the left side of the switch to turn off the light.
Remove
the top screws from the
bulb cover and loosen the bottom
screws.
3. Remove
the light bulb from its
socket. Replace
with a 40-watt
appliance
bulb.
2. Push up bulb cover, retainer
and
seal to clear
bottom
screws, then
remove.
4. Replace
bulb cover, retainer, seal
and top screws. Tighten screws.
Turn the power
back
on at the
main power
supply.
CAUTION:
The bulb cover
must be in place
when using the oven. The cover
protects
the bulb from breaking.
NOTE: The Oven light
will not work during
the self-cleaning
cycle.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance
problems
often
result
from little things you can find and fix
without tools of any kind.
If nothing
operates:
l Is the range
properly
connected
to
gas and
electrical
supplies?
(See
“Installation
Instructionsl’)
l Have
you
checked
your
home’s
main fuses or circuit
breaker
box?
l Is the flow of combustion
and/or
ventilation
air
to
the
range
blocked?
Do not block
the air flow
to and around
the range.
If the oven will not operate:
l Is the Oven Selector
turned to TIMED
BAKE instead
of a setting?
l Is the Oven
Temperature
Control
turned
to a temperature
setting?
If burner
fails to light:
l Is the range
connected
to electrical
power?
l Have
you
checked
your
home’s
main fuses or circuit
breaker
box?
l Are burner
ports
clogged?
(See
page
20.)
If burner
flames
are uneven:
l Are burner
ports
clogged?
(See
page
20.)
If burner
flames
Itft off ports, are
yellow,
or are
noisy when turned
off:
l The air/gas
mixture
may
be incor-
rect. (Call for service.)
If burner
makes
a popping
noise
when ON:
l Is the burner
wet from washing?
Let
dry.
If control
knob(s)
will not turn:
l Did you push in before trying to turn?
If the Self-Cleaning
Crole
will not
operate:
l Is the Oven
Selector
set on CLEAN
and the Oven Temperature
Control
set on OFF?
l Does the clock
show
the correct
time of day?
l Is Stop Time set ahead
to the time
you want
the cleaning
cycle
to
stop?
l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the
right?
If cooking
results aren’t
what
you
expected:
l Is the range
level?
l Are you using pans recommended
in the Cooking
Guide?
l Does the flame
size fit the cooking
utensil being
used? (See the Cook-
ing Guide.)
l If baking,
have you allowed
IYz to 2
inches
(4-5 cm] on all sides of the
pans for air circulation?
l Have you preheated
the oven
be-
fore cooking?
l Are the pans the size called
for in the
recipe?
l Are you following
a tested
recipe
from a reliable
source?
l If broiling,
have
you completely
closed
the oven
door?
Blanket-O-
Flame@ Broiler provides
best cook-
ing results with the door closed.
l Do
the
cooking
utensils
have
smooth, flat bottoms?
See the Cooking
Guide for more infor-
mation
on cooking
problems
and
how to solve them.
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If you need
assistance%..
Call
Whirlpool
COOL-LINE”
serv-
ice assistance
telephone
number.
Dial free from anywhere
in the U.S.:
i-800-2534301
and talk with one of our trained
Con-
sultants
The Consultants
can
instruct
you in how to obtain
satisfactory
oper-
ation from your appliance
or, if serv-
ice
is necessary,
recommend
a
qualified
service
company
in your
area.
3.
If you need service*...
Whirlpool
has
a
nationwide
network
of fran-
chised
TECH-
CARE”
Service
Companies.
TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians
are trained
to fulfill the product
war-
ranty
and
provide
after-warranty
service,anywhere
in the United States.
To locate
TECH-CARE service
in your
area,
call
our COOL-LINE service
as-
sistance
telephone
number
(see Step
2) or look in your telephone
directory
Yellow Pages under:
4.
If you have a
problem*...
Call our COOL-LINE service
assistance
telephone
number
(see Step 2) and
talk with one of our Consultants,
or if
you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool
Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5.
If you need FSP”
replacement
parts%.
FSP is a registered
trademark
of
Whirlpool
Corporation
for quality
parts. Look for this symbol
of quality
whenever
you need
a replacement
part for your Whirlpool
appliance.
FSP
replacement
parts
will fit right and
work right, because
they are made
to
the same
exacting
specifications
used to build
every
new Whirlpool
appliance.
To locate
FSP replacement
parts in
your area, refer to Step 3 above
or call
the Whirlpool
COOL-LINE service
as-
sistance
number
in Step 2.
‘If you must call or write, please
pro-
vide:
model
number,
serial number,
date
of purchase,
and a complete
description
of the problem.
This infor-
mation
is needed
in order to better
respond
to your
request
for assist-
ance.
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LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL
WILL PAY FOR
FSP@ replacement
parts and repair
labor
to
correct
defects
in materials
or workmanship.
Service
must be provided
by a franchised
TECH-CARE@ service
company.
LIMITED FOUR-YEAR
WARRANTY
FSP@ replacement
magnetron
tube on
microwave
ovens
if defective
in materials
or
Second
Through
Fifth Year
From Date of Purchase
workmanship.
WHIRLPOOL
WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service
calls
to:
1. Correct
the installation
of the range
product.
2. Instruct
you how to use the range
product.
3. Replace
house
fuses or correct
house
wiring
or plumbing.
4. Replace
owner
accessible
light bulbs.
B. Repairs
when
range
product
is used in other than normal,
single-family
household
use.
C. Pick up and
deliver.
This product
is designed
to be repaired
in the
home.
D. Damage
to range
product
caused
by accident,
misuse, fire, flood,
acts
of God or use of products
not approved
by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor
costs during
the limited
warranty.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow
the exclusion
or limitation
of incidental
or
consequential
damages
so this limitation
or exclusion
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.
Outside
the United
States, a different
warranty
may apply.
For details,
please
Contact
your franchised
Whirlpool
distributor
or military
exchange.
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CorDoration
Printed in U.S.A.
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