Manual for ELECTRIC RANGE

Manual for ELECTRIC RANGE

Brand: Whirlpool logo Whirlpool

Category: Ranges

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:07 p.m.

Warranty Information

One year limited warranty covering parts and labor for defects in materials or workmanship.

  • **Cooktop Use:** Control knobs adjust heat levels from HI to LO for various cooking tasks. Dual Cooking Zone offers flexibility. Warm Zone Element keeps food warm. Ceramic glass surfaces require careful cleaning. Coil elements and burner bowls need proper cleaning and maintenance.
  • **Oven Use:** ACCUBAKE® system regulates temperature for baking and roasting. Choice Bake® function reduces top heat. Broiling uses direct radiant heat. Convection cooking circulates hot air for faster, even cooking. Hold Warm feature keeps food at serving temperature. Timed Cooking allows setting oven on/off times. Sequence Programming allows multiple cooking functions. Warming Drawer keeps food warm.
  • **Self-Cleaning Cycle:** Uses high temperatures to dissolve soil into ash. Requires oven door to be fully closed. Oven light does not function during cleaning.
  • **General Cleaning:** Advised for exterior surfaces, cooktop, control panel, and interior. Specific methods provided for stainless steel, ceramic glass, and porcelain enamel.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Issue Possible Cause Solution
Nothing will operate Power supply cord unplugged Plug into a grounded outlet.
Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Cooktop will not operate Control knob not set correctly Push in knob before turning.
Oven control lockout set (ceramic glass models) See "Oven Control Lockout" section.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop Cookware size incorrect Use cookware no more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Hot Surface indicator light stays on Control knob turned off See "Cooktop Controls" section.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected Improper cookware used See "Cookware" section.
Control knob not set to proper heat level See "Cooktop Controls" section.
Appliance not level Level the appliance.
Oven will not operate Electronic oven control not set correctly See "Electronic Oven Controls" section.
Delay start set See "Timed Cooking" section.
Oven control lockout set (on some models) See "Oven Control Lockout" section.
Oven temperature too high or too low Oven temperature calibration needs adjustment See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
Cooling fan running during BAKE, BROIL or CLEAN Normal operation.
Oven indicator lights flash Indicator lights flashing See "Display" or "Oven Indicator Lights" section. Call for service if it persists.
Display shows messages Flashing time (power failure) Clear display, reset clock if needed.
Letter followed by number Press OFF/CANCEL, OFF or CANCEL/OFF. Call for service if it reappears.
Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate Oven door open Close oven door.
Function not entered See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section.
Delay start Self-Clean cycle set (on some models) See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section.
Delay start set See "Timed Cooking" section.
Oven cooking results not what expected Appliance not level Level the appliance.
Proper temperature not set Check recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Proper oven temperature calibration set See "Oven Temperature Control" section.
Oven not preheated See "Baking and Roasting" section.
Improper bakeware used See "Bakeware" section.
Racks not positioned properly See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Improper air circulation around bakeware See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Batter not evenly distributed Check batter level.
Improper length of time used Adjust cooking time.
Oven door opened while cooking Avoid opening door frequently.
Baked items too brown on bottom Rack position Move rack to higher position.
Pie crust edges browning early Use aluminum foil or reduce baking temperature.
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