Whirlpool Slide-In Electric Range Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

This manual provides detailed information on the following topics:

• Range Safety: Includes general safety precautions and specific warnings regarding tip-over hazards.
• Range Maintenance and Care: Covers cleaning procedures for different parts of the range, including the clean cycle (AquaLift® Technology), exterior surfaces, stainless steel, cooktop, controls, and oven racks.
• Installation Instructions: Details the requirements, tools, and parts needed for installation, including electrical requirements for both the U.S.A. and Canada. It also provides step-by-step instructions for unpacking the range, installing the anti-tip bracket, adjusting leveling legs, and leveling the range.
• Electrical Connection: Explains how to connect the range using either a 3-wire or 4-wire power supply cord or direct wiring, with specific instructions for U.S.A. and Canada.
• Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Installation: Provides guidance on how to ensure the anti-tip bracket is properly installed and engaged.
• Remove/Replace Drawer: Instructions for removing and reinstalling oven drawers.
• Oven Door: Instructions for removing and replacing the oven door.
• Complete Installation: A checklist to ensure all installation steps are completed correctly.
• Moving the Range: Safety precautions when moving the appliance.

Range Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. Always read and obey all safety messages provided in this manual and on your appliance. Safety messages will alert you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. They will also tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and what can happen if instructions are not followed.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Tip Over Hazard: A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. The range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip devices. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Important Safety Instructions:

• Do not leave children alone or unattended in an area where the appliance is in use.
• Wear proper apparel; loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual.
• Do not store flammable materials in or on the appliance.
• Use water on grease fires; smother fire or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• Do not use replacement parts not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Use only dry potholders.
• Do not touch surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool.
• Use proper pan size.
• Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings.
• Make sure reflector pans or drip bowls are in place.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual.
• Do not soak removable heating elements.
• Do not cook on a broken cook-top.
• Use caution when cleaning the cooktop.
• Let hot air or steam escape before opening the oven door.
• Do not heat unopened food containers.
• Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
• Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool.
• Do not clean the door gasket.
• Do not use oven cleaners or protective coatings in or around the oven.
• Clean only parts listed in the manual.
• Before self-cleaning, remove broiler pan and other utensils.
• Clean ventilating hoods frequently.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
• Do not store flammable materials or temperature-sensitive items inside, on top, or near surface units.

Range Maintenance and Care

Clean Cycle (AquaLift® Technology)

AquaLift® Technology is an innovative cleaning solution that utilizes heat and water to release baked-on spills from the oven in less than 1 hour. It is a low-heat, odor-free alternative to traditional self-cleaning options.

To Clean:

1. Remove all racks and accessories from the oven cavity and wipe excess soil.
2. Pour 2 cups (16 oz [500 mL]) of distilled or filtered water onto the bottom of the empty oven and close the door. Do not use chemicals or other additives.
3. Press CLEAN or AQUALIFT SELF CLEAN, then START.
4. Allow 40 minutes for cleaning and cool down.
5. Press CANCEL, CANCEL UPPER, or OFF to end the cycle.
6. Remove residual water and loosened soils with a sponge or cloth immediately after the cycle.
7. If soils remain, use a non-scratch scrubbing sponge or plastic scraper. Additional clean cycles may be run.

Important Notes:

• The range should be level.
• Use distilled or filtered water for best results.
• Insert a cloth or paper towel between the lower edge of the oven door and the front frame to prevent water from spilling.
• Soils baked on through several cooking cycles will be more difficult to remove.
• Non-abrasive scrub sponges or eraser-style cleaning pads can be effective for cleaning.
• Affresh® Kitchen Appliance Cleaner and Affresh® Cooktop Cleaner can be used for cleaning.
• Additional AquaLift® Technology Cleaning Kits can be ordered by Part Number W10423113RP.

General Cleaning

Ensure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool before cleaning. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

• Exterior Porcelain Enamel Surfaces: Clean with glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner, or a nonabrasive scrubbing pad.
• Stainless Steel Surfaces: Clean by rubbing in the direction of the grain. Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.
• Metallic Paint Surfaces: Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia, or sodium hydroxide (lye).
• Ceramic Glass Cooktop: Remove food/residue with the cooktop scraper. Apply a few dime-sized drops of cooktop cleaner, rub with a blue cooktop cleaning pad, let dry to a white haze, then polish with a clean cloth or paper towel.
• Cooktop Controls: Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers, or oven cleaner. Do not soak knobs.
• Control Panel and Oven Door Exterior: Clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge.
• Oven Racks: Clean with a steel-wool pad. For racks that are harder to slide, apply a light coating of vegetable oil. Dishwasher safe for steam rack water reservoir only.

Installation Instructions

Requirements

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Tools Needed:

• Tape measure
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Level
• Hammer
• Hand or electric drill
• Wrench or pliers
• Marker or pencil
• Flashlight

Parts Supplied:

• 10-32 hex nuts (3)
• Direct wire lugs (3)
• #10 x 15/8" screws (2)
• Anti-tip bracket

Parts Needed:

• UL listed power supply cord kit
• UL listed strain relief

Location Requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do not obstruct combustion and ventilation airflow.

• Cabinet storage space above the surface units should be avoided.
• The range should be located for convenient use.
• Recessed installations must provide complete enclosure of the sides and rear.
• All openings in the wall or floor must be sealed.
• Cabinet opening dimensions must be followed.
• The anti-tip bracket must be installed.
• A grounded electrical supply is required.
• Contact a qualified floor covering installer to check floor covering temperature resistance.
• Use an insulated pad or 1/4" plywood under the range if installing over carpeting.
• Check with your builder or cabinet supplier regarding cabinet material compatibility.

Cabinet Dimensions

Diagrams are provided for slide-in cutout and freestanding cutout, showing required clearances for installation.

Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements

Installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, or applicable local codes. For mobile homes, the range must be secured to the floor during transit. A four-wire power supply cord or cable must be used.

Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only

Ensure the electrical connection and wire size are adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

• Do not use an extension cord.
• A circuit breaker is recommended.
• The range can be connected directly to the circuit breaker box through flexible or nonmetallic sheathed cable.
• Allow at least 6 ft (182.9 cm) of slack in the line.
• A UL listed conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power supply cable.
• Wire sizes and connections must conform with the range rating.

Connecting to a 3-wire system:

Use a UL listed, 3-wire, 250 V, 40 or 50 A range power supply cord (pigtail) with a NEMA Type 10-50P plug. This uses a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-50R.

Connecting to a 4-wire system:

The ground must be revised so the green ground wire of the 4-wire power supply cord is connected to the cabinet. Use a matching UL listed, 4-wire, 250 V, 40 or 50 A range power supply cord (pigtail) with a NEMA Type 14-50P plug. The fourth (grounding) conductor must be identified by a green or green/yellow cover, and the neutral conductor by a white cover. Cord should be Type SRD or SRDT with a UL listed strain relief and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long.

Range Rating and Required Power Supply Cord:

*The NEC calculated load is less than the total connected load listed on the model/serial/rating plate.

**If connecting to a 50 A circuit, use a 50 A rated cord with kit.

Electrical Requirements - Canada Only

This range is equipped with a CSA International certified power cord intended for a standard 14-50R wall receptacle. Ensure the receptacle is near the range's final location.

• Do not use an extension cord.
• A circuit breaker is recommended.
• Ensure electrical connections and wire sizes conform to CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 - latest edition, and all local codes and ordinances.

Range Rating and Required Power Supply Cord:

*The NEC calculated load is less than the total connected load listed on the model/serial/rating plate.

**If connecting to a 50 A circuit, use a 50 A rated cord with kit.

Unpack Range

Excessive Weight Hazard: Use two or more people to move and install or uninstall the appliance.

1. Remove shipping materials, tape, and film. Keep the cardboard bottom under the range.
2. Remove oven racks and parts package.
3. To remove the cardboard bottom, take 4 cardboard corners, stack them, and place them behind the range to support it when laid on its back.
4. With two or more people, lay the range on its back on the cardboard corners.
5. Remove the cardboard bottom. Leveling legs can be adjusted at this stage.
6. To place the range upright, use cardboard or hardboard in front of the range and with two or more people, stand the range up.

Install Anti-Tip Bracket

Tip Over Hazard: A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Install the anti-tip bracket to the floor or wall per installation instructions. Slide the range back so the rear range foot is engaged in the slot of the anti-tip bracket. Re-engage the anti-tip bracket if the range is moved. Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket installed and engaged. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns.

1. Remove the anti-tip bracket from inside the oven.
2. Determine whether to use the floor or wall mounting method.
3. Determine and mark the centerline of the cutout space. Position the mounting bracket so the V-notch is 121/2" (31.8 cm) from the centerline.
4. Drill two 1/8" (3 mm) holes corresponding to the bracket holes.
5. Using the provided #10 x 15/8" (4.1 cm) screws, mount the anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor.
6. Move the range close enough to the opening for final electrical connections. Remove shipping base, cardboard, or hardboard.
7. Move the range into its final location, ensuring the rear leveling leg slides into the anti-tip bracket.
8. Move the range forward onto the shipping base, cardboard, or hardboard to continue installation.

Adjust Leveling Legs

If range height adjustment is necessary, use a wrench or pliers to loosen the four leveling legs.

1. Measure the distance from the top of the counter to the floor.
2. Measure the distance from the top of the cooktop to the bottom of the leveling legs. This distance should be the same. Adjust the leveling legs to the correct height. Leveling legs can be loosened to add up to 1" (2.5 cm). A minimum of 3/16" (5 mm) is needed to engage the anti-tip bracket.
3. If height adjustment is made when the range is standing, tilt the range back to adjust the front legs, then tilt forward to adjust the rear legs.
4. Check that there is adequate clearance under the range for the anti-tip bracket. Ensure the anti-tip bracket will slide under the range and onto the rear leveling leg prior to installation.

Level Range

Place a level on the oven bottom and check side-to-side and front-to-back. Adjust leveling legs as needed.

Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only

Follow instructions for installing a power supply cord or direct wire connection based on your home's receptacle type (3-wire or 4-wire).

• Install Using a Power Supply Cord: Disconnect power. Remove lower access cover. Assemble a UL listed strain relief. Complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection (3-wire or 4-wire).
• Install Using Direct Wire: Disconnect power. Remove lower access cover. Assemble a UL listed conduit connector. Tighten strain relief screw. Complete electrical connection according to your type of electrical supply (3-wire or 4-wire).

Electrical Connection Options:

4-Wire Connection: Power Supply Cord

Use this method for new branch-circuit installations (1996 NEC), mobile homes, recreational vehicles, or areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral.

1. Cut out and remove part of the metal ground strap.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ground-link screw.
3. Feed the power supply cord through the strain relief.
4. Attach terminal lugs to line 1 (black), neutral (white), and line 2 (red) wires. Securely tighten setscrews.
5. Connect the bare (green) ground wire to the range with the ground-link screw.
6. Use a 3/8" nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block post.
7. Connect line 2 (red) and line 1 (black) wires to the outer terminal block posts.
8. Securely tighten hex nuts.
9. Replace terminal block access cover.

3-Wire Connection: Power Supply Cord

Use this method only if local codes permit connecting chassis ground conductor to the neutral wire.

1. Feed the power supply cord through the strain relief. Allow enough slack.
2. Use a 3/8" nut driver to connect the neutral (white) wire to the center terminal block post.
3. Connect line 2 (red) and line 1 (black) wires to the outer terminal block posts.
4. Securely tighten hex nuts.
5. Tighten strain relief screws.
6. Replace terminal block access cover.

Verify Anti-Tip Bracket Is Installed and Engaged

Follow the steps provided for ranges equipped with a premium storage drawer or a warming drawer/baking drawer to verify the anti-tip bracket is correctly installed and engaged.

Remove/Replace Drawer

Instructions are provided for removing and reinstalling the baking drawer, warming drawer, or premium storage drawer.

Oven Door

Instructions are provided for removing and reinstalling the oven door.

Complete Installation

A checklist is provided to ensure all parts are installed, tools are accounted for, accessories are present, packaging is disposed of, the range is level, and it is ready for use.

• Plug power cord into the appropriate outlet and turn power on.
• Turn on surface burners and oven.
• Note that odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used for the first few times.
• Troubleshooting tips are provided for when the range does not operate.

Moving the Range

Tip Over Hazard: Follow safety precautions when moving the range. Slide the range onto cardboard or hardboard to avoid damaging the floor covering.

Electrical Shock Hazard: Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating.