Whirlpool SF385PEE User Manual

TMSelf-CleaningGas RangeA Note to You...2Range Safety ... 3-5Parts and Features ... 6Using Your Range ... 7Using the Self-Cleaning

10FOR BEST AIR CIRCULATIONHot air must circulate around the pans in the ovenfor even heat to reachall parts of the oven.This results in betterbaking.•

11THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLDisplay/clock•When you first plug in the range, everything onthe display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds, then atime of

12USING YOUR RANGENOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed,press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. Todisplay the clock time again, press

13USING YOUR RANGE3. Start the minute timer.The minute timer will begin counting downimmediately after the timer is started.When the time is up:You wi

14USING YOUR RANGEYour oven is designed with the AccuBake tempera-ture management system to constantly monitoroven temperature. The burner element wil

155. Press the start/enter pad.A preheating time will count down on the display.The oven control automatically sets preheatingtimes based on the oven

16USING YOUR RANGEBAKING/ROASTING (CONT.)PRESS YOU SEEOFFCANCEL(time of day)6. When baking, put your food in the oven afterthe preheat countdowntime e

17USING YOUR RANGEAlthough your new oven is properly adjusted toprovide accurate temperatures, it may cook fasteror slower than your old oven.If you a

18USING YOUR RANGEBROILINGRearFrontNOTES:•Do not preheat when broiling, unless your reciperecommends it.•See “Broiling tips” later in this section.1.

19USING YOUR RANGEBROILING (CONT.)BROILING TIPS•Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They aredesigned to drain excess liquid and grease awayfrom

21-800-253-1301Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire orexplosi

20BROILING TIPS (CONT.)Broiling guideRecommended rack positions are numbered fromthe bottom (1) to the top(5). For best results, turnmeat after approx

21ACCUBAKE SYSTEMHR MIN TIMERTIMERSETTIMERTIMEROFFBAKECUSTOMTEMP TEMP STARTENTERENTEROFFCANCELCANCELCLOCK LIGHTAUTOCLEANHEATBAKEBROILLOCK'DCLEANT

22THE STORAGE DRAWERUse the storage drawer to store cookware. You canremove the drawer to make it easier to clean underthe range. Be careful when hand

23USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLEThe Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning theinside of the oven. Like

24STARTENTER5 SECNOTE: Make sure the clock is set to the correcttime of day. (See “Setting the clock” in the “UsingYour Range” section.1. Press the au

25OFFCANCELUSING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLESETTING THE CONTROLS (CONT.)Self-cleaning tips•Keep the kitchen well ventilated duringthe Self-Cleaning cycle

26CARING FOR YOUR RANGEYour range is designed so you can care for it easily. You can do most cleaning with items foundaround your home. Cleaning your

27The sealed burner cooktop is specially designed tomake cleaning easier.Cleaning the cooktop•Wipe the cooktop with a damp sponge and dry.NOTE: Do not

28Gas tubeopeningBurnerbaseSEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP (CONT.)Contouredwell areaIgnitorCARING FOR YOUR RANGECleaning the surface burners•You sh

29CARING FOR YOUR RANGESEALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP (CONT.)To clean the burners:1. Pull the burner cap straight up from theburner base.2. Clean

3RANGE SAFETYcontinued on next pageYou will be killed or seriously injured if you don’tfollow instructions.You can be killed or seriously injured if y

30CARING FOR YOUR RANGEREMOVING THE OVEN DOOR (CONT.)To remove:1. Open the door about halfway. Insert doorremoval pins into bothhinge hangers. Do notr

31CARING FOR YOUR RANGEThe oven light will come on when you open theoven door.To turn the light on or off when the oven dooris closed:•Push the oven l

32TROUBLESHOOTINGMost cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of anykind. Check the lists below and on t

33WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVENPROBLEMThe Self-Cleaning cyclewill not workCAUSE•You did not press the start/enter pad.• The door is not closed all the

34Call the Whirlpool Consumer AssistanceCenter toll free at 1-800-253-1301.Our consultants are available toassist you.When calling:Please know the pur

35TOPIC PAGEAIR CIRCULATION... 10ANTI-TIP BRACKET ...

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4RANGE SAFETY– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electricalshock, injury to persons, or damag

5RANGE SAFETY•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward andNot Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – Toreduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammablemat

6HR MIN TIMERSETTIMEROFFBAKECUSTCUSTOMOMTEMP STARTENTEROFFCANCELCLOCK LIGHTAUTOCLEANHEAT BAKEBROIL LOCK'D CLEAN TIMERONFBROIL5 SECSELF-CLEANING O

7USING YOUR RANGETo get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells youwhat you need to know to use your r

8USING YOUR RANGEUsing the right cookwaremakes a big difference•The pan should have a flat bottom,straight sides, and a well-fitting lid.•Choose mediu

9USING YOUR RANGEGeneral guidelinesFollow this section carefully to get the bestcooking results.•Before turning on the oven, place oven rackswhere you