Whirlpool GR458LXL, GR465LXL, GR475LXL, GR445LXL, GR440LXL manual Cooktop USE, Cooktop Controls, Range

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1.Oven Vent (on ceramic glass models)

2.Ceramic Glass

3.Dual Element

(on some models)

4.Anti-Tip Bracket

5.Model and Serial Number Plate (behind left side of storage drawer)

6.Storage Drawer with Liner (on some models) or Warming Drawer with Liner (on some models)

7.Control Panel

8.Keep Warm Element (on some models)

9.Hot Surface Indicator Light (on ceramic glass models)

10.	Automatic Oven Light Switch	Parts and Features Not Shown
11.	Broil Element (not shown)	Coil Elements
12.	Bake Element	Oven Door Window
13.	Self-Clean Latch	Oven Light
		Broiler Pan and Grid
		Roasting Rack

COOKTOP USE

Cooktop Controls

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 anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE

HI	■ Start food cooking.
	■ Bring liquid to a boil.

6-8	■ Hold a rapid boil.
[MED- HI]	■ Quickly brown or sear food.
	■ Quickly brown or sear food.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE

5■ Maintain a slow boil.

[MED]	■	Fry or sauté foods.

■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

2-4	■	Stew or steam food.
[MED- LO]	■	Simmer.
	■	Simmer.

LO	■	Keep food warm.
	■ Melt chocolate or butter.

ACCUSIMMER	■	Precise simmer control.
setting
(on some models)
LO	■	Low simmer or when using lids.

4■ High simmer or simmer without lids.

Keep Warm Element	■ Keep cooked foods warm.
(on some ceramic
glass models)

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

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Contents

Electric Range Use & Care Guide8523771A Table of Contents Range SafetyAnti-Tip Bracket Important Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood Parts and FeaturesFor self-cleaning ranges Control PanelCooktop USE Cooktop ControlsRange KeepWarm Element Accusimmer FeatureDual Cooking Zone Ceramic GlassLift-up Cooktop Coil Elements and Burner BowlsElectronic Oven Control Oven USE Bakeware Positioning Racks and BakewareSplit Oven Rack Split-Rack with Removable InsertBaking and Roasting Meat ThermometerOven Vent Choice Bake FunctionTo Broil Warm Hold FeatureTimed Cooking To Custom BroilSequence Programming Settings Temperatures Warming Drawer SettingsWarming Drawer Temperature Chart Food SettingTo Delay Start Self-Clean Self-Cleaning CycleTo Self-Clean Range CareExterior Porcelain Enamel Surfaces General CleaningTo Stop Self-Clean any time Cooktop ControlsOven Light Before Removing Oven DoorStorage Drawer To RemoveTroubleshooting Assistance or Service U.S.APage Page ONE-YEAR Full Warranty Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for8523771A