User Manual Whirlpool YWFE530C0EB

• Owner's manual - (English)

USER INSTRUCTIONS for Whirlpool YWFE530C0EW

Table of Contents

• RANGE SAFETY
• The Anti-Tip Bracket
• FEATURE GUIDE
• COOKTOP USE
• Cookware
• Home Canning
• OVEN USE
• Electronic Oven Controls
• Sabbath Mode
• Aluminum Foil
• Positioning Racks and Bakeware
• Oven Vent
• Baking and Roasting
• Broiling
• Convection Baking and Roasting
• Cook Time
• RANGE CARE
• Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models)
• Steam Clean
• General Cleaning
• Oven Light
• Appliance Outlets (on some models)
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• ACCESSORIES
• WARRANTY

COOKTOP USE

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

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 Cooktop

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. The burner will cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level. It will also randomly cycle off and back on again even while in High 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 3160B 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 ½" (13 mm) outside the area.

■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.

■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.

■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated.

■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning

Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting, abrasions and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part Number 31605B 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.

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.

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 saute foods and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil Element.

Warm Zone Element (on some models)

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

Use the 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 push button.

2. To turn off, press WARM ZONE push button a second time.

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 ½" (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 wellventilated 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.

Options Mode

Press and hold TIMER for 5 seconds, and “Opt” will appear. Use the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads to cycle through the following options. Press CANCEL to exit the mode.

Fahrenheit and Celsius

The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to Celsius. Press TIMER to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Press CANCEL to exit.

End of Cycle Tones b1” (beep once) or “b” (continue to beep) will be displayed. Press TIMER to toggle through selections. Press CANCEL to exit.

Oven Light with Door Open

LOn” indicates that the oven light will turn on when the door is open. If “LOFF” is displayed, the oven light will turn on only with the oven light switch. Press TIMER to toggle through selection. Press CANCEL to exit.

12 Hour Shutoff

If “12 Hr” is displayed, the oven will automatically shut off after hours. Press TIMER to toggle to “- - Hr” to disable the 12-hour shutoff. Press CANCEL to exit.