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Whirlpool Microwave Oven/Range Product Warranty.. ‘Tmk 01989 Whirlpool Corporation Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the lower oven is used. To remove any remaining glue: Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical injury to persons, lower oven, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the lower oven. Install or locate the oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
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Important Safety Instructions Continued Before self-cleaning the lower oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks and other utensils. Do not use the oven to clean miscellaneous parts. Do not store things children might want above the oven. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.
Using Your Lower Oven Setting the clock The clock is located at the top of the upper microwave oven control panel. To set the clock, follow the instruc- tions found in the Upper Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide. Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer on the upper micro- wave oven control panel can be used for any timed cooking.
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Using Your Lower Oven Continued 2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE. The lower oven ON signal light will come on. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want. The lower oven HEATING signal light will come on. The oven is preheated when the lower oven HEATING signal light first goes off.
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Adjusting control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradu- ally without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. when comparing to your old oven, the new design may give you different results.
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Using Your Lower Oven Continued Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cook- book for recommended rack positions. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3.
OUICK COOK COOK PROBE KEEP TEMP WARM DEFROST COOK MEAL MINUTE AUTO POWER TIMER TIMER SENSOR Custom broil If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counter- clockwise until the lower oven HEATING signal light goes off. If you want food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control between 150°F and 325°F...
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Using Your Lower Oven Continued MEALTIMER piF-1 3. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE. 4. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want. 5. Touch the Stat-l Time pad. Then touch the number pads for the time you want baking to start.
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8. After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset time, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Contro’ to OFF To cancel settings: MEALTIMER 1 1. Touch STOP TIME. 2. Touch CANCEL. 3. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
261881) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Door panel replacement If you need to replace your lower oven door glass, you can order White Panel Kit No. 814069 from your Whirlpool Dealer. This kit includes easy installa- tion instructions.
Caring For Your Lower Oven Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the lower oven is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. Control panel and knobs 1. Pull control knobs straight off. 2.
Caring For Your Lower Oven Continued Do clean door Do not clean Do not clean center area Using the Self-Cleaning cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely.
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LOWER OVEN selector oven Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you. Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish.
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Caring For Your Lower Oven Continued OUICK COOK COOK PROBE KEEP TEMP WARM DEFROST COOK MEAL MINUTE AUTO SENSOR POWER TIMER TIMER START 3. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. (See Upper Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide for instructions.) 4.
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7. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF The lower oven ON signal light will go off. 8. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed, touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad.
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Caring For Your Lower Oven Continued How it works During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns rt off. This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self-Cleaning...
Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Wash, rinse and dry well. Do not soak. Control panel Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Wash, rinse and dry well. Follow directions provided with the cleaner.
Caring Continued For Your Lower Oven The lower oven light The lower oven light will come on when you open the lower oven door. To turn the light on when the lower oven door is closed, push the right side of the Oven Light Switch below the control panel.
If You Need Service Or Assistance.. . We suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.) Have you checked your home’s main...
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5. If you need FSP” replacement FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality when- ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace-...
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to range product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Any labor costs during the limited warranty. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION...