Whirlpool SM980PEY Using Your Cooktop And Lower Oven, Using the surface burners, This Section

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Using Your Cooktop And Lower Oven

In	This		Section
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Using		the	surface	burners		7
Positioning			racks	and pans		9
For	beat air clrculahn					IO
Betting		the	clock	...............................................		11
Using		the	Minute	Tuner		11
Bakingroasting				................................................		12
Adjusting			the oven temparature		control	....... .I3

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Broiling		...........................................................		13
Broiling		tips		14
Energy		saving tips		15
Using		the	automatic MEALTIMER”	clock.. ..I6
The	oven		vent	17
The	storage drawer			16
The	anti-tip		bracket	16

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.

Using the surface burners

Your range is equipped with electric ignitors. Electric ignitors automatically light the burners each time they are used.

Push In control knobs and turn them to the LITE position. The clicking sound is the ignitor sparking. Visually check that burner haa lit.

To stop the clicking sound after the burner lights, turn the control knob to the desired setting. The control knob has stops for HI, MED and LOW. However, you can set the control knob anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface burner markers

The solid dot in the surface burner marker shows which surface burner is turned on by that knob.

Burner heat settings

Use correct burner heat settings (see next page).

If the heat setting is too high, it can:

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Char bacon and cause curling.

Make eggs tough and crisp at the edges. Toughen liver, fish and seafood.

Scorch delicate sauces and custards. Cause a boilover.

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Contents To the Installer Please Leave this GAS Cooktop and SELF-CLEANING Lower OvenFor more information, see the Theanti-tip bracket on Your safety is important to usThank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance ALL Ranges can TIPGeneral Important Safety Instructions Know where your main gas shutoff valve is located When using the cook-topCare and cleaninn When usinn the ovenGrease Lower Oven Control Panel Parts And FeaturesControl Surface Burner Control PanelThis Section Using Your Cooktop And Lower OvenUsing the surface burners Burner heat settingsCookware tips Case of a prolonged power failureHome canning information Positioning racks and pans6th oven rack position roasting rack Three or four pans For best air circulationUsing the Minute Timer Setting the clockPush in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock Baking/roasting Broiling Adjusting the oven temperature controlBroiling tips Rare steaks and fish Rack Position ChartEnergy saving tips FoodTo delay start and stop automatically Using the automatic Mealtimer clockTo OFF Handles left near the oven vent can When the oven is ON, pans and panOven To start baking/roasting now and stop automaticallyAnti-tip Bracket Storage drawerThis Section Pa*Page Using The Self-Cleaning CycleHow the cycle works Before you startClean Setting the controlsTop Special tips To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any timeSurface burner grates and reflector pans Caring For Your Cooktop And Lower OvenLift up the cooktop, following the instructions Lift-up cook-topSurface Burners Replace reflector pans and surface burner gratesTypical surface burner flame at hlghast setting HOW to Clean Cleaning chartPart Scrubbing pad Clean after each useSelf-Cleaning cycle Nonabrasive, plasticTo replace the oven light Lower oven lightBurner ports are clogged If You Need Assistance Or ServiceClean with a straight pin see pages 23 Before calling for assistanceSolwion Let dry Push control knobs in before turning to a settingIf you need FSP replace- ment parts If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need assistancePage Full ONE-YEAR Microwave Overq/Range Product Warranty