Whirlpool GR445LXL, GR458LXL, GR465LXL, GR475LXL, GR440LXL, GR460LXL manual Electronic Oven Control

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. Canners should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) outside the cooking area.

■Do not place canner on two surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.

■On ceramic glass models, only use flat-bottomed canners.

■On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for ordering instructions.

■For more information, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural Department Extension Office.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well- fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A non-stick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a non-stick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

COOKWARE	CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum	■ Heats quickly and evenly.
	■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
	■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
		most cooking tasks.
Cast iron	■ Heats slowly and evenly.
	■ Good for browning and frying.
	■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or	■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Ceramic glass	■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
	■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
		settings.
Copper	■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware	■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
	■ Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain enamel-	■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
on-steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel	■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
	■ A core or base of aluminum or copper on
		stainless steel provides even heating.

ELECTRONIC OVEN

CONTROL

1.	Display	8.	Warming Drawer
2.	Timer		(on some models)
3.	Clock	9.	Temperature
4.	Auto Clean	10.	Timed Cooking
5.	Oven Light Pad	11.	Hour/Minute
6.	Sequence Programming	12.	Start/Control Lock
	(on some models)	13.	Off/Cancel
7.	Oven Settings

Display

When power is first supplied to the appliance, “PF” and the current time will appear on the display. Press any pad to clear “PF” from the display. Any other time “PF” appears, a power failure has occurred. Press any pad and reset the Clock if needed.

When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day. When performing a timed cook function, the display will show either hours and minutes, or minutes and seconds.

Start

The START pad begins any oven function. If not pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function pad, the “START?” indicator light will flash as a reminder. On some models, “START?” will appear on the display.

If not pressed within 5 minutes after pressing a function pad, the oven display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.

Cancel

The CANCEL pad stops any function except the Clock, Timer and Control Lock.

Clock

This is a 12-hour clock that shows a.m. or p.m.

To Set:

Before setting, make sure the oven and Timer are off.

1.Press CLOCK.

2.Press the HR or MIN “up” or “down” arrow pads to set the time of day, including a.m. or p.m.

3.Press CLOCK or START.

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