User Manual Whirlpool WFG515S0JS 5.0 cu. ft. gas range with SpeedHeat™ burner

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Table of contents

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

USER MANUAL GAS RANGE

FEATURE GUIDE

COOKTOP USE

Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to IGNITE.

Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.

To Set:

1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to IGNITE. All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to IGNITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW.

Power Failure

In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to IGNITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.

Sealed Surface Burners

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

Burner Cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.

Gas Tube Opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil, and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube by always using a burner cap.

Burner Ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.

To Clean:

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.

1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean according to “General Cleaning” section.

2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist.

4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap.

5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

OVEN USE

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 12 hours. Press TIMER to toggle to “- - Hr” to disable the 12-hour shutoff. Press CANCEL to exit.

Oven Temperature 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 and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current setting, for example “0°F CAL” or “00.”
2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10°F (5°C or 6°C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (17°C) and -30°F (-17°C).
3. Press START.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a Bake setting until turned off. A Timed Bake can also be set to keep the oven on for only part of the Sabbath. The Oven Control Lockout Feature (if present) will be disabled during the Sabbath Mode. After the Sabbath Mode is set no tones will sound, the display will not show the temperature, the Kitchen Timer Mode will be canceled (if active) and only the following pads will function:

■ “up” or “down” arrow pads

■ Cancel

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

When power is restored after a power failure, the oven will return to Sabbath Mode and remain Sabbath compliant with the bake elements off until the Cancel keypad is pressed.

Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath Mode compliant).

Before entering the Sabbath Mode, it must be decided if the oven light is to be on or off for the entire Sabbath Mode period. If the light is on when entering Sabbath Mode, it will remain on for the entire time Sabbath Mode is in use. If the light is off when entering Sabbath Mode, it will remain off for the entire time Sabbath Mode is in use. Opening the oven door or pressing the Oven Light keypad will not affect the oven light once Sabbath Mode has been entered

If the oven has the Convection Bake feature, the oven light is controlled by a separate Oven Light switch on the console. If the oven light is on when entering the Sabbath Mode, it will remain on for the entire time Sabbath Mode is in use. For the oven light to be off during the Sabbath Mode, the light bulb must be removed from the oven prior to entering the Sabbath Mode. Not performing these steps will cause the oven light to turn on when the oven door is opened, resulting in the oven being not Sabbath compliant.

On the Holiday, the oven temperature can be changed once the oven is in Sabbath Mode by pressing the “up” or “down” arrow pads. The oven temperature will change 25°F (14°C) each time the keypad is pressed. The display will not change, and there will be no sounds during this adjustment.

To Bake Using Sabbath Mode:

1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads.
3. Press START.
4. Press and hold the TIMER keypad for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.
5. Press START within 5 seconds to enter Sabbath Mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath Mode and is Sabbath compliant.

Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath Mode compliant).

To set a Timed Bake using Sabbath Mode (on some models):

1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads 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 “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter a cook time length.
5. Press START.
6. Press and hold the TIMER keypad for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.
7. Press START within 5 seconds to enter Sabbath Mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath Mode and is Sabbath compliant. The Bake, On and Cook Time indicator lights will be displayed.

When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle.

Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath Mode compliant).

To set a Delayed Timed Bake using Sabbath Mode (on some models):

1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads 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 “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter a cook time length.
5. Press START TIME. The Start Time indicator light will light up.
6. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter a start time.
7. Press START.
8. Press and hold the TIMER keypad for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.
9. Press START within 5 seconds to enter Sabbath Mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath Mode and is Sabbath compliant. The On and Delay indicator lights will be displayed.

When the start time is reached the Bake, On and Cook Time indicator lights will automatically turn on. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle.

Pressing the Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath Mode compliant).

Cook Time

To Set a Timed Cook:

1. Press BAKE. The bake indicator light will light up.
2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads 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 TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads 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 and “End” will appear on the display.
6. Press CANCEL to clear the display.

To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.

1. Press BAKE.

2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.

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

4. Press TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook.

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

6. Press TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the time of day to start.

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 and “End” will appear on the display.

8. Press CANCEL to clear the display.

RANGE CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle

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 during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. See “Oven Vent” section. Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket.

Prepare Range

■ Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all cooking utensils, oven racks and 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.

■ Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt.

■ Remove all items from the storage drawer.

How the Cycle Works

IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds.

Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the self-cleaning cycle will not begin.

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.

To stop the self-cleaning cycle at anytime, press the CANCEL button on the keypad. If the temperature is too high, the oven door will remain locked and “cool” and “locked” will be displayed. The cooling fan may continue to run.

Once the cleaning temperature has been reached, the electronic control requires a 12-hour delay before another self-clean cycle can be started.

The oven light will not function during the self-cleaning cycle.

Electronic Oven Control with Adjustable Clean Time (on some models)

The SELF CLEAN self-cleaning cycle is time adjustable between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes in 15-minute increments. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil, and 4 hours 30 minutes for heavy soil. The last 30 minutes of the cycle is for cool down.

To Self-Clean:

1. Press SELF CLEAN.
2. Press the TEMP/TIME “+” or “-” arrow pads to enter the desired self-clean cycle time.
3. Press START. The oven door will automatically lock. The DOOR LOCKED and CLEAN indicator lights will be displayed. The time remaining will also be displayed.
4. When the self-clean cycle is complete and the oven cools, the DOOR LOCKED and CLEAN indicator lights will turn off.
5. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth

General Cleaning

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish

Cleaning Method:

■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

■ Affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included): See the “Accessories” section for more information.

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 (not included): 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.

PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.

To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.

Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.

Cleaning Method:

■ Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser: Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.

■ Dishwasher (grates only, not caps): Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.

■ Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617A: See the “Accessories” section for more information.

SURFACE BURNERS

■ See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.

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

Check that storage drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.

Cleaning Method:

■ Mild detergent

OVEN CAVITY

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 “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section

Oven Light

The oven light is a standard 40 W 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 by turning clockwise.
5. Replace bulb cover by turning clockwise.
6. Plug in range or reconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING