User Manual Whirlpool YWFE745H0FH 6.4 Cu. Ft. Freestanding Electric Range with True Convection

• Owner's manual - (English)

Table of contents

• FEATURE GUIDE
• COOKTOP USE
• OVEN USE
• RANGE CARE
• TROUBLESHOOTING

FEATURE GUIDE

KEYPAD	FEATURE	INSTRUCTIONS
CLOCK	Clock	This clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle. See “Electronic Oven Controls” section. Press SETTINGS once, then wait 5 seconds. Press START to change the time. Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM. Press the number keypads to set the time of day. Press START.
OVEN LIGHT	Oven cavity light	While the oven door is closed, press the OVEN LIGHT keypad to turn the light on and off. The oven light will come on when the oven door is opened.
TIMER (Set/Off)	Oven timer	The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes. Press TIMER. Press the number keypads to set the length of time in hr-hr-min-min. Leading zeroes do not have to be entered. For example, for 2 minutes, enter “2.” Press TIMER or START to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound at end of countdown. Press TIMER twice to cancel the Timer and return to the Time of Day. Do not press the Cancel keypad because the oven will turn off. If the Timer is running, but not in the display, press TIMER to display the countdown for 5 seconds.
START	Cooking start	The Start pad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 30 seconds after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.
CANCEL	Range function	The Cancel keypad stops any oven function except the Clock, Timer, Control Lock and Warming Drawer.
BAKE	Baking and roasting	Press BAKE. Press the number keypads to set a temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in 5° increments between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C). Press START. To change the temperature, repeat steps 1 and 2. Press START or wait 5 seconds for the change to take effect. Press CANCEL when finished.
FROZEN BAKE	Prepackaged food	Position the food on a flat rack in the oven on rack position 4. See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. NOTE: Cook only 1 package of frozen food at a time when using FrozenBakeTM Technology. Press FROZEN BAKE. Press FROZEN BAKE until the desired food option is displayed. Press the number keypads to set the temperature as recommended on the food packaging. Press COOK TIME. Press the number keypads to set the maximum cook time as recommended on the food packaging. Press START. The range will calculate the best cook time based on the current oven temperature. NOTE: The cook time that appears in the display is the estimated required cook time as calculated by the oven control. It may be different than the time you entered. A beep will alert you to check the food’s doneness with at least 2 minutes remaining on the timer. Follow the prompts on the display to select more time if desired. At the end of the cook time, a beep will alert you to check the food’s doneness. Follow the prompts on the display to select more time if desired. Unless more time is selected, the bake element turns off. Press CANCEL when finished.
BROIL	Broiling	Press BROIL. Select the broiling temperature by pressing 1 - high (500°F [260°C]), 2 - medium (450°F [232°C]) or 3 - low (400°F [204°C]). The default setting is high. Press START and allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes. Position the cookware in the oven and leave the door open 6” (15 cm) at the broil stop position. Press CANCEL when finished.
CONVECT	Convection cooking	Press CONVECT once to select convection baking, twice for convection roasting, or 3 times for convection broiling. Press the number keypads to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C) in 5° increments between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C). Press START. Auto conversion will reduce the temperature by 25°F (15°C). To change the temperature, repeat steps 1 and 2. Press START or wait 5 seconds for the change to take effect. Press CANCEL when finished.
KEEP WARM	Hold warm	Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Press KEEP WARM. Set temperature between 145°F (63°C) and 190°F (88°C) using the number keypads. The default temperature is 170°F (75°C). Press START. Press CANCEL when finished.
START TIME	Delayed start	The START TIME keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed start.
COOK TIME	Timed cooking	Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of time, and/or shut off automatically. Delay 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 “Cook Time” section.
RAPID PREHEAT	Rapid oven preheating	Provides the fastest preheat time for the BAKE function. Press RAPID PREHEAT. Press the number keypads in response to the scrolling text to enter the Bake temperature. Press START. A reminder tone will sound when the preheat temperature is reached. Place food inside the oven. NOTE: This feature should only be used for one-rack baking. Unused racks should be removed prior to Rapid Preheat. A standard rack should be used for Rapid Preheat. If preheating for the Bake cycle has already started, Rapid Preheat may be started directly by pressing RAPID PREHEAT.
WARM ZONE ON/OFF	Warming zone	Press WARM ZONE ON to select the warming element on the cooktop, then press START. Press WARM ZONE OFF to turn off the warming element.
AQUALIFT SELF CLEAN	Clean cycle	See the “Clean Cycle” section.
START hold 3 sec.	Oven control lockout	No keypads will function with the controls locked. Check that the oven and the Timer are off. Press and hold START keypad for 3 seconds. If enabled, a tone will sound, and “CONTROL LOCKED” will be displayed. Repeat to unlock.
SETTINGS	Oven use functions	Enables you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs. See the "Oven Use” section.

COOKTOP USE

The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO.

Push in and turn to setting.

REMEMBER: When range is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Ceramic Glass

The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on.

Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is on. This is normal operation. It will also randomly cycle off and back on again, even while on Hi, to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures.

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.

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 Care” section 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.

• 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.

Cooktop On Indicator Light

The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel.

When any control knob 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.

Triple Zone Cooking Element

The Triple 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 and triple sizes combine the single, dual, and outer element and is recommended for larger cookware, larger quantities of food and home canning.

NOTE: Settings are marked on the control knob.

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.

Rapid Boil Element (on some models)

The Rapid Boil Element offers additional cooking flexibility. The Rapid Boil element can be used to boil liquids faster. The lowest melt setting can be used to prepare sauces, to brown or sauté foods and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil Element.

Melt Element

The Melt Cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of settings between Hi and Melt. The Hi heat option can be used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the power setting, turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is designed for delicate foods that require low heat, such as when melting chocolate or holding sauces. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt Cooking element.

Warm Zone Element

Use the Cooktop Warm Zone element 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 element can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used.

The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, the Element On light will glow while the Cooktop Warm Zone element 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:

1. To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON and then START.
2. To turn off, press WARM ZONE OFF.

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" (13 mm) 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" (13 mm) 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.

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, unless the range is in Energy Save mode. During Energy Save mode, the display will be blank. Indicator lights show functions that are in use.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

• Valid keypad press
• Oven is preheated (long tone)
• Function has been entered
• Reminder (on some models), repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tones

Three tones

• Invalid keypad press

Four tones

• End of cycle

Use the Settings key to change the tone settings.

Settings

Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Settings key.

Use the Settings key to scroll through the features that can be changed. Each press of the Settings key will advance the display to the next setting. After selecting the feature to be changed, the control will prompt you for the required input. After the setting is saved by pressing Start, the control will exit Settings and display the time of day. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections.

Press CANCEL to exit Settings.

Clock Time of Day

This clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle. To adjust, see "12 - 24 Hour Clock” in this section.

Check that the oven and Timer are off.

To Change Time of Day:

1. Press SETTINGS once. After 3 seconds, “SET CLOCK-PUSH START TO CHANGE” will be displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM.
4. Press the number keypads to set the time of day.
5. Press START.
6. Press CANCEL to exit.

Oven Temperature Offset 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:

1. Press SETTINGS until “TEMP OFFSET” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. 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).
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Fahrenheit and Celsius

The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to Celsius.

To change:

1. Press SETTINGS until “TEMP UNIT” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Audible Tones Disable

Turns off all tones, including the end of cycle tone and key press tones. Reminder tones are still active when all tones are disabled.

1. Press SETTINGS until “ALL SOUNDS” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

End of Cycle Tone

Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.

1. Press SETTINGS until “CYCLE TONE END” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Reminder Tones Disable

Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end of cycle tones.

1. Press SETTINGS until “REMINDER TONE” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Key Press Tones

Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

1. Press SETTINGS until “KEY PRESS TONE” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Tone Pitch

Sets the pitch of the tone to either high or low.

1. Press SETTINGS until “TONE PITCH” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

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.

1. Press SETTINGS until “DEMO MODE” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

12 - Hour Shutoff

The 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.

1. Press SETTINGS until “12-HR SHUT-OFF” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

12/24 Hour Clock

1. Press SETTINGS until “12/24 HR” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Languages - Scrolling Display Text

Language options are English, Spanish and French.

1. Press SETTINGS until “LANGUAGE” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

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 show messages or 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.

To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (one time only):

1. Open oven door.
2. Press 7-8-9-6. “SABBATH ON” or “SABBATH OFF” and “PRESS START TO ENTER” will appear in the display.
3. Press START to change the displayed status.
4. Close oven door. Sabbath Mode can be used for baking.

NOTE: To disable the Sabbath Mode, repeat steps 1 - 3 to change the status from “SABBATH ON” to “SABBATH OFF.”

To Activate Sabbath Mode:

1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the number keypad to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C).
3. Press START. For timed cooking in Sabbath Mode, press COOK TIME, then the number keypad to set the desired cook time.
4. Press SETTINGS, then press “7.” “SAb” will appear in the display.

To Adjust Temperature (when Sabbath Mode is running):

1. Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to select the new temperature.

NOTE: The temperature adjustment will not appear on the display. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed.

2. Press START.

To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:

Press SETTINGS, then press “7” to return to regular baking or press CANCEL to turn off the range.

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.

Bakeware

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

Racks

• Position racks before turning on the oven.
• Do not move racks with bakeware on them.
• Make sure racks are level.

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

The oven has 7 positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous illustration and the following table.

For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare interior, use rack position 7. Side 1 should cook for approximately 21⁄2 - 31⁄2 minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately 4-5 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.

If your model has a Max Capacity Rack, the recessed ends must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of the food. See the following illustration.

IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max Capacity Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as shown in the previous figure.

Multiple Rack Cooking

2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular baking.

2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 5; or 3 and 6.

3-rack (true convection only): Use rack positions 1, 4 and 7; or 2, and 6.

Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on 2 Racks

Baking Layer Cakes

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use the Convect

Bake function and racks 2 and 5. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.

Baking Cookies

For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use the Convect Bake function and rack positions 2 and 5.

Split Oven Rack (on some models)

Split-Rack with Removable Insert

The split-rack with removable insert is a space maximizer. When the two are attached, they make a full rack. The insert can also be removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and casseroles. Do not place more than 25 lbs (11.3 kg) on the split-rack.

The insert can also be used on the counter as a cooling rack.

If you would like to purchase a split-oven rack, one may be ordered. See “Accessories” section to order.

To Use Racks:

1. Place a full rack in the lower section of the oven and position the split-rack above it.
2. Place large items on the right side of the full rack.
3. Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack.
4. Place shallow dishes on the split-rack.
5. When finished cooking, slowly remove items.

Oven Vent

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Baking and Roasting

ACCUBAKE® Temperature Management System

The ACCUBAKE® 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. On convection range models, 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 "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.

Preheating

When START is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once oF (38oC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected temperature will appear on the display. The time necessary to preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) is approximately 10 to minutes, depending on the model. Factors that have an impact on preheat times are: room temperature, starting oven temperature, and the number of oven racks. Unused oven racks can be removed prior to preheating your oven to reduce preheat time.

Rapid Preheat

Rapid 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. Press RAPID PREHEAT and follow the oven control prompts, or, if preheating has already started, simply press RAPID PREHEAT. The preheating cycle should be completed before placing food in the oven and should be used only for one- rack baking. When the Rapid Preheat cycle is complete, the oven starts a normal Bake cycle.

Broiling

Leave the door open 4" (10.2 cm) at the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature. Preheat the oven for 5 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.

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, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use racks 6 or 7 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 “Accessories” section for more information.

Convection Cooking

TimeSavorTM Plus Convection cycles the bake, broil, and convection elements on and off in intervals while the fan circulates the hot air. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads.

IMPORTANT: With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a lower temperature or at a shorter time. This range automatically reduces the set oven temperature by 25°F (15°C) for convection cooking.

During convection cooking, the bake, broil, and convection elements 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 cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.

NOTE: The oven door must be closed for convection broiling.

TimeSavorTM Plus Convection

When convection baking, broiling or roasting enter your normal baking temperature. The control will automatically reduce the set oven temperature by 25°F (15°C).

Convect Options

Convect Bake - Multiple-rack baking or cookies, biscuits, breads, casseroles, tarts, tortes, cakes.

Convect Roast - Whole chicken or turkey, vegetables, pork roasts, beef roasts.

Convect Broil - Thicker cuts or unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish or poultry.

Cook Time

To Set a Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE, or press CONVECT once for Convection Baking or twice for Convection Roasting.
2. Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.
4. Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
5. Press START. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
6. Press CANCEL to clear the display.

To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE, or press CONVECT once for Convection Baking or twice for Convection Roasting.

2. Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.

3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.

4. Press number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.

5. Press START TIME. The start time/delay oven indicator light will light up.

6. Press number keypads to enter the number of hours and/or minutes you want to delay the start time.

7. Press START.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed anytime after pressing Start by repeating steps 1-7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.

8. Press CANCEL to clear the display.

RANGE CARE

Clean Cycle

AquaLift® Technology is an innovative cleaning solution that utilizes heat and water to release baked-on spills from the oven in less than 1 hour. This new cleaning technology is a low-heat, odor-free alternative to traditional self-cleaning options.

Allow the oven to cool to room temperature before using the Clean cycle. If your oven cavity is above 200°F (93°C), “OVEN COOLING” will appear in the display, and the Clean cycle will not be activated until the oven cavity cools down.

To Clean:

1. Remove all racks and accessories from the oven cavity and wipe excess soil. Use a plastic scraper to remove easily- removed soils.

2. Pour 2 cups (16 oz [500 mL]) of distilled or filtered water onto the bottom of the empty oven and close the oven door.

IMPORTANT: Do not use chemicals or other additives with the water. Do not open the oven door during the Clean cycle. The water on the oven bottom is hot.

3. Press AQUALIFT SELF-CLEAN and then START on the oven control panel.

4. Allow 40 minutes for cleaning and cool down. A beep will sound when the Clean cycle is complete.

5. Press CANCEL at the end of the cycle. CANCEL may be pressed at any time to stop the Clean cycle.

6. Remove the residual water and loosened soils with a sponge or cloth immediately after the Clean cycle is complete. Much of the initial 2 cups (16 oz [500 mL]) of water will remain in the oven after the cycle is completed. If additional soils remain, leave a small amount of water in the oven bottom to assist with the cleaning.

7. If any soils remain, remove them with a non-scratch scrubbing sponge or plastic scraper. Additional Clean cycles may be run to help remove the stubborn soils.

IMPORTANT: Do not use oven cleaners. The use of chemicals, including commercial oven cleaners or metal scouring pads, may cause permanent damage to the porcelain surface of the oven interior.

NOTES:

• The range should be level to ensure that the entire surface of the bottom of the oven cavity is covered by water at the beginning of the Clean cycle.
• For best results, use distilled or filtered water. Tap water may leave mineral deposits on the oven bottom.
• Before removing the residual water and loosened soils at the end of the Clean cycle, insert a cloth or paper towel between the lower edge of the oven door and the front frame to keep water from spilling onto the front of the range and the floor.
• Soil baked on through several cooking cycles will be more difficult to remove with the Clean cycle.
• Nonabrasive scrub sponges or eraser style cleaning pads without cleaners) can be effective for cleaning the oven cavity walls, oven door and oven bottom for difficult soils.
• For best results, moisten the pads and sponges before use.
• Run an additional Clean cycle for stubborn soils. \
• affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner and affresh® Cooktop Cleaner may be used to clean the oven bottom, walls and door when the oven has finished the cycle and returned to room temperature. If affresh® Cooktop Cleaner is used, it is recommended to wipe out the cavity with distilled water as well. Refer to the “Accessories” section for information on ordering.
• Additional AquaLift® Technology Cleaning Kits may be obtained by ordering Part Number W10423113RP. See the “Accessories” section for more information.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are 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, reference the Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, 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.
• Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

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.

CERAMIC GLASS (on some models)

Cleaning Method:

To avoid damaging the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or ammonia.

1. Remove food/residue with the Cooktop Scraper.

• For best results, use the Cooktop Scraper while the cooktop is still warm but not hot to the touch. It is recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping the warm cooktop.
• Hold the Cooktop Scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the residue. It will be necessary to apply pressure in order to remove the residue.

Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding to Step 2.

2. Apply a few dime-sized drops of affresh® Cooktop Cleaner to the affected areas.

• Rub affresh® Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface with the blue Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Some pressure is needed to remove stubborn stains.
• Allow the cleaner to dry to a white haze before proceeding to Step 3.

3. Polish with a clean, dry cloth or a clean, dry paper towel.

• Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary for stubborn or burned-on stains.

The Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit is available for order and includes the following:

• Cooktop Scraper
• affresh® Cooktop Cleaner
• Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads

See the “Accessories” section for part numbers and information on ordering.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

Cleaning Method:

• Soap and water: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

To 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 RACKS

Cleaning 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.

STORAGE DRAWER OR WARMING DRAWER (on some models)

Check that storage drawer or warming drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.

Cleaning Method:

• Mild detergent

OVEN CAVITY

Use AquaLift® Technology regularly to clean oven spills.

Do not use oven cleaners.

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

• Clean cycle: See “Clean Cycle” first.

Oven Light

The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the off position.

To Replace:

1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.

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