Whirlpool Built-In Electric Oven Instruction Manual
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Whirlpool Built-In Electric Oven Instruction Manual
OVEN SAFETY
Your safety and the safetyof 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 wordThese words mean:
DangerYou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WarningYou 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 installedand 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 Gasket – The 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.For smart enabled ovens:
Remote Operation – This appliance is configurable to allow remote operation at any time. Do not store any flammable materials or temperature sensitive items inside of the appliance.
FEATURE GUIDE
This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Product Help section of our website at www.whirlpool.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer our website www.whirlpool.ca. For more specific details on a feature and steps to use the features listed, refer to the titled section for that feature.
WARNING
Food Poisoning HazardDo not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Keypad
Feature
Instructions
CLOCK
Clock
This clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle. See “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
1. Press CLOCK until “Clock” is displayed.
2. Press the number keypads to set the time of day.
3. Press START/
LIGHT
Oven cavity light
While the oven door(s) are closed, press LIGHT to turn the light(s) on and off. The oven light(s) will come on when an oven door is opened.
TIMER ON/OFF
Oven timer
The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
1. Press TIMER ON/OFF.
2. Press the number keypads to set the length of time in hr-min. Leading zeros do not have to be entered. For example, for 2 minutes, enter “2.”
3. Press TIMER ON/OFF to begin the countdown. If enabled, timer tone(s) will sound at the end of countdown.
4. Press TIMER ON/OFF to cancel the Timer and return to the time of day. Do not press OFF/CANCEL/ because the oven will turn off.
START
Cooking start
The Start keypad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 2 minutes after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.
OFF/CANCEL
Ovenfunction
The Off/Cancel keypad stops any oven function except the Clock, Timer, and Control Lock.
BAKE
Baking androasting
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
5. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.
6. Press OFF/CANCEL/ when finished.
Keypad
Feature
Instructions
BROIL
Broiling
1. Press BROIL.
2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
3. Press START/ , and then allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes.
4. Position the cookware in the oven, and close the door.
5. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.
6. Press OFF/CANCEL/ when finished.
FAVORITE
Saved favorite
The Favorite feature allows you to save the time and temperature settings from any active cook function. To save or use favorite, see the “Favorite” section.
KEEP WARM
Hold warm
Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.
1. Press KEEP WARM.
2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
3. Press START/ .
4. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. Press OFF/CANCEL/ when finished.
DELAY START
Delayed start
The Delay Start keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed start. Delay Start should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.
To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see the “Cook Time” section.
COOK TIME
Timed cooking
Cook Time 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.
To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see the “Cook Time” section.
COOK & HOLD
Timed cooking and keep warm
Cook & Hold allows the oven to be set to cook for a set length of time, followed by a 1-hour Keep Warm cycle.
To set a Cook & Hold or a Delayed Cook & Hold, see the “Cook & Hold” section.
SELF CLEAN
Self-cleaning cycle
See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
CONTROL LOCK
hold 3 sec.
Oven control lockout
1. Check that the oven and timer are OFF.
2. Press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds.
3. If enabled, a tone will sound and the controls will be locked.
4. Repeat to unlock. No keypads will function with the controls locked.
SETTINGS
Oven use functions
Settings enables you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs. See the “Oven Use” section.
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.
Electronic Oven Controls
Control DisplayThe display will light up when first powered up or after a power loss. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed.
TonesTones are audible signals, indicating the following:One Tone
Valid keypad press
Oven is preheated (long tone)
Kitchen timer (long tone with reminder tone every 60 seconds)
Function has been entered
Three Tones
Invalid keypad press
Four Tones
End of cycle (with reminder tone every 60 seconds)Use the Settings keypad to change the tone settings
SettingsMany features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Settings keypad.Use the Settings keypad to scroll through the features that can be changed. Each press of the Settings keypad will advance the display to the next setting. After selecting the feature to be changed, the control will prompt you for the required input. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections.Press OFF/CANCEL/ to exit Settings
Fahrenheit and CelsiusThe temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed toCelsius.
Press SETTINGS until “TEMP UNIT” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press OFF/CANCEL/ to exit and display the time of day
Audible Tones DisableTurns off most tones, including the end of cycle tone and key press tones. Reminder tones remain enabled when audible tones are disabled.
Press SETTINGS until “SOUND” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press OFF/CANCEL/ to exit and display the time of day.
Sound VolumeSets the pitch of the tone to either high or low.
Press SETTINGS until “SOUND VOLUME” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press OFF/CANCEL/ to exit and display the time of day.
End of Cycle ToneActivates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.
Press SETTINGS until “END TONE” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press OFF/CANCEL/ to exit and display the time of day.
Key Press TonesActivates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.
Press SETTINGS until “KEYPRESS TONE” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press OFF/CANCEL/ to exit and display the time of day.
Reminder Tones DisableTurns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end of cycle tones.
Press SETTINGS until “REMINDER TONE” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press OFF/CANCEL/ to exit and display the time of day.
12/24 Hour Clock
Press SETTINGS until “12/24 HOUR” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press OFF/CANCEL/ to exit and display the time of day.
12-Hour ShutoffThe oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven initiates a cook or clean function. This will not interfere with any timed or delay cook functions.
Press SETTINGS until “12 HR AUTO OFF” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press OFF/CANCEL/ to exit and display the time of day.
Languages – Scrolling Display TextLanguage options are English and French.
Press SETTINGS until “LANGUAGE” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to select the new language.
Press OFF/CANCEL/ to exit and display the time of day
Oven Temperature Offset ControlIMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature, but they 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 to Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:
Press SETTINGS until “TEMP CALIB” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press START/ to select the choice displayed in Step 2. Wait several seconds for the display to change or press START/ , and then continue with Step 4.
Press the “3” keypad to increase the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments, or press the “6” keypad to decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments. The range is from-30°F to +30°F (-18°C to +18°C).
Press START/ .
Press OFF/CANCEL/
to exit and display the time of day
Demo ModeIMPORTANT: 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.
Press SETTINGS until “DEMO MODE” is displayed.
The current setting will be displayed.
Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
Press OFF/CANCEL/
to exit and display the time of day
Sabbath Mode
The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off.When the Sabbath Mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound, and the displays will not indicate temperature changes. 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.
NOTE: If a power failure happens while Sabbath Mode is running, the oven will show Sabbath Mode is on, but the Bake cycle will not be on. If the oven door is opened during this time, the oven light will not turn on.
To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (One Time Only):
Press SETTINGS until “SABBATH” is displayed.
Press the “1” keypad. Sabbath Mode can be activated for baking.
Press OFF/CANCEL/
to save the setting and exit to display the time of day.NOTE: To disable the Sabbath Mode, repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the status from “SABBATH ON” to “SABBATH OFF.”
To Activate Sabbath Mode:
Press BAKE
Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
Press START/ .For timed cooking in Sabbath Mode, press COOK TIME, and then press the number keypads to set the desired cook time.Press START/
Press SETTINGS. Three tones will sound. Then press “7.”“SAb” will appear in the display.
To Adjust Temperature:
Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to select the new temperature.
Keypad
TemperatureSetting
°F
°C
1
170
77
2
200
93
3
225
107
4
250
121
5
300
149
6
325
163
7
350
177
8
375
191
9
400
204
0
450
232
NOTE: The temperature adjustment will not appear on the display, and no tones will sound. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed
Press START/ .To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:
Press SETTINGS, and then press “7” to return to regular baking, or press OFF/CANCEL/ to turn off the oven(s).
Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner. For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.
Racks
Position racks before turning on the oven.
Do not position racks with bakeware on them.
Make sure racks are level.
Place food so it will not rise into the broil element. Allow at least 1/2″ (1.3 cm) between pans and the broil element.
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift it out. Use the following illustrations and charts as a guide for positioning racks.
Rack Positions
Broiling
Food
Rack Position
Broiled meats, poultry, fish
6
Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers, steaks
6
Baking
Food
Rack Position
Large roasts, roasted meats or poultry
1 or 2
Most baked goods, casseroles
2 or 3
Baking Layer Cakes on 1 RackPlace the cakes on the rack as shown.
Multiple Rack Cooking2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular baking.Baking Layer Cakes on 2 RacksFor best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use rack positions 2 and 5 with the Bake function. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.
Baking Cookies on 2 RacksFor best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use rack positions 2 and 5 with the Bake function.
BakewareTo cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2″ (5.0 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide
Number of Pan(s)
Position on Rack
1
Center of rack
2
Side by side
3 or 4
Refer to the previous illustration
NOTE:Bakeware materials and color may affect results. Dark, dull, non-stick or glass pans may require shorter baking times; in contrast insulated or stainless steel pans may require longer baking times. Follow bakeware manufacturer’s recommendations.
Oven Vent
Control panel
Oven vent
Oven
The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since they allow the inlet of fresh air into the cooling system. Also, the bottom vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the inlet of fresh air into the cooling system and the outlet of hot air from the cooling system. Blocking or covering vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking, cleaning, and cooling results
Baking and Roasting
PreheatingWhen beginning a Bake cycle, the oven will begin preheating after START/ is pressed. The oven will take approximately 13 to 19 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.
Rapid PreheatRapid Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only one standard flat oven rack should be in the oven during Rapid Preheat. Extra racks should be removed prior to starting Rapid Preheat. The preheating cycle should be completed before placing food in the oven. When the Rapid Preheat cycle is complete, the oven starts a normal Bake cycle.
IMPORTANT: Rapid Preheat should be used only for single-rack baking.
Oven TemperatureWhile 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.
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non-convection bake mode to improve oven performance
Broiling
When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food in, unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the oven door to ensure proper broiling temperature.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower the cooking will be. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Place the food in the upper or lower oven. 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 “Accessories” section for moreinformation.
Keep Warm
WARNINGFood Poisoning HazardDo not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Keep Warm function. For best results, cover food. The Keep Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.
To Use:
Press KEEP WARM.
Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing the number keypads to enter the desired temperature and then START/ .
Press START/ .
Place food in the oven.
Press OFF/CANCEL/
when finished.
Remove food from the oven.
To Cancel Keep Warm:
Press OFF/CANCEL/
Remove food from oven.
Favorite
WARNING
Food Poisoning HazardDo not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness
The Favorite feature allows you to save the time and temperature settings from any active cook function.To Save a Cooking Function as a Favorite:
Press FAVORITE.
Press “2” to save the last performed cooking function. A confirmation message will appear.
To Recall and Start a Favorite:
Press FAVORITE.
Press “1.” The last saved function will appear onscreen. If no functions have ever been saved, “no favorite saved” will appear.
The set temperature can be changed by using the number keypad to enter the desired value, then pressing START/ . The Cook Time (if available) can be changed by pressing COOK TIME, and then using the number keypad to enter desired time, then pressing START/ . The temperature and time can be changed after the function has started.
Place food in the oven when required.
Press OFF/CANCEL/
when finished.
Remove food from the oven.
Cook & Hold
WARNINGFood Poisoning HazardDo not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.Cook & Hold allows the oven to be set to cook for a set length of time, followed by a 1-hour Keep Warm cycle. Delay Cook & Hold allows the oven to be set to start cooking after a length of time you set, cook for a set length of time, followed by a 1-hour Keep Warm cycle. Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly. Do not use delayed baking if oven is already hot.
NOTE: During the Cook & Hold function, the Delay Start and Cook Time are applied to the baking itself and not for the “Holding Warm” phase.
Press BAKE.
Use the number keypads to enter the desired temperature.NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by using the number keypads to enter the desired temperature, and then pressing START/ . Changing the temperature once food is placed in the oven could affect the performance.
Press COOK & HOLD.
Use the number keypads to enter the desired cook time.
(Optional) If a Delay Start is desired, press DELAY START.Use the number keypad to enter the desired time for delay. Repeat steps 1 through 3.
Press START/ . The oven will preheat, and a beep will sound when the preheat is done.
Place the food in the oven, and close the oven door when preheat is complete.
At the end of the time set, the oven will keep warm automatically, and the end of cycle tone will sound.NOTE: To change the set cooking time at any time during the cooking cycle:
Press COOK TIME.
Enter the desired time using the number keypads.
Press START/ .
Press COOK & HOLD.Once the cook time countdown is complete, “Cooking complete – Holding warm” will scroll in the text area until the door is opened, Off/Cancel/ is pressed, or 1 hour has passed.
Press OFF/CANCEL/
to complete the cycle.
Remove food from the oven.NOTE: To cancel the hold function without canceling the cooking cycle, press COOK & HOLD after the Cook & Hold function is enabled. The display will not show any change. Once the cook time countdown is complete, “Cooking complete” will scroll in the text area.
Cook Time
WARNINGFood Poisoning HazardDo not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
To Set a Timed Cook:
Press the keypad for any cooking function except Broil or Keep Warm.
Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
Press COOK TIME.
Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
Press START/ . The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically. The temperature and/or time setting can be changed at any time. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 through 5 and press START/ . To change the time setting, repeat steps 3 through 5.
Press OFF/CANCEL/
to clear the display
To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:
Press DELAY START.
Press the number keypads to enter the number of hours and/or minutes you want to delay the start time.
Press the keypad for any cooking function except Broil or Keep Warm.
Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
Press START/ .
Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
Press START/ .When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. To change the temperature after the delay countdown, repeat steps 4 and 5. To change the time after the delay countdown, press COOK TIME and then repeat steps 6 and 7.When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.8. Press OFF/CANCEL/
to clear the display
OVEN CARE
Self-Cleaning Cycle
WARNING
Burn HazardDo 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.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
Prepare Oven:
Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all cooking utensils, oven racks, aluminum foil and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.
Use a damp cloth to 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.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Oven temperature must be below 500°F (260°C) to program a clean cycle.
How the Cycle WorksIMPORTANT: 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.Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled. The oven light will not light during the Self-Cleaning cycle. To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at anytime, press OFF/CANCEL/ . If the temperature is too high, the oven door will remain locked. When the oven is locked, the door of the oven cannot be opened. To avoid damage to the door, do not force the door open when the oven is locked. Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the Self-Cleaning cycle will not begin.NOTE: 12 hours must pass before the next Self-Cleaning can begin.
The oven is preset for the recommended cleaning cycle; however, the time can be changed. Suggested cleaning times are 3 hours for light soil and between 4 hours and 5 hours for average to heavy soil.Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired cleaning level.
Cleaning Level
Total Cleaning Time
(Includes a 20 Minute Cool Down Time)
1
3 hours 20 minutes
2
3 hours 40 minutes
3
4 hours
4
4 hours 20 minutes
5
4 hours 50 minutes
6
5 hours 20 minutes
To Self-Clean:
Close the oven door, and then press SELF CLEAN.
Choose the cleaning level desired by pressing the appropriate number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text.
Press START/ .The oven door will automatically lock. When the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools, the oven door will unlock.
When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
Close the oven door, and then press DELAY START
Press the number keypads to enter the desired amount of time by which you want to delay the start
Press SELF CLEAN
Choose the cleaning level desired by pressing the appropriate number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text
Press START/ .The oven door will automatically lock after the Delay Start countdown.When the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools, the oven door will unlock.
When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels. Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time or limited use.
Cleaning Method:Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016: See the “Accessories” section for more information.
METALLIC PAINT (on some models)Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia, or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may stain.
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIORTo avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
Affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included): See the “Accessories” section for more information.
OVEN RACKSCleaning Method:
Steel-wool pad
For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.
OVEN CAVITYDo not use oven cleaners.Food spills should be cleaned after the 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. Do not use oven cleaners.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF an the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, refer to the Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca. Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some models)Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire oven is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner, or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:Gently clean around the model/serial/rating plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.
Affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part NumberW10355010 (not included):See the “Accessories” section for more information.
Oven Lights
The oven light(s) are standard 25 W appliance bulbs. Before replacing, make sure the oven is cool and the controls are turned off.To Replace:
Disconnect power.
Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.
Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
Replace bulb, and then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
Reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty, or visit http://www.whirlpool.com/product_help. In Canada, visit http://www.whirlpool.ca.Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below: In the U.S.A.
Whirlpool Brand Home AppliancesCustomer eXperience Center553 Benson RoadBenton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
In Canada:Whirlpool Brand Home AppliancesCustomer eXperience Centre200 – 6750 Century Ave.Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Problem
Possible Causes and/or Solutions
Nothing will operate
Oven isn’t wired properly – See the Installation Instructions.
Household fuse is blown, or a circuit breaker is tripped – Replace the fuse, or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
The control displays an F9 or F9 E0 error code – The electrical outlet in the home may be miswired. Contact a qualified electrician to verify the electrical supply.
Oven will not operate
Delay Start is set – See the “Cook Time” section.
Control Lock is on – Press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to unlock.
Control is in Demo Mode – See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. Demo Mode is used for display models in a showroom.
Electronic oven control set incorrectly – See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
Oven temperature too high or too low
Oven temperature needs adjustment – See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
Display showsmessages
Power failure (display shows flashing time) – On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See the “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
Error code (display shows letter followed by number) – Press OFF/CANCEL/ to clear the display. See “Control Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. If it reappears, call for service.
See the “Warranty” for contact information.
Cleaning cycle did not work on all spills
Several cooking cycles between cleaning cycles or spills on oven walls and doors – Run additional cleaning cycles. The affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner can be used for stubborn soils.
See the “Accessories” and “Self-Cleaning Cycle” sections for more information.
Ovencookingresultsnot what expected
The set temperature was incorrect – Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature needs adjustment – See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
Oven was not preheated – See the “Baking and Roasting” section.
Racks were positioned improperly – See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Not enough air circulation around bakeware – See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan – Check that batter is level in the pan.
Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware – Lower the oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware – Move rack to a lower position in the oven.
Incorrect length of cooking time was used – Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed – Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during cooking – Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times.
Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom – Move rack to higher position in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly – Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature.
ACCESSORIES
For accessories in the U.S.A., you can visit our website at www.whirlpool.com or call us at 1-800-253-1301.In Canada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.