Summary of Contents for Whirlpool Estate TES356RD2
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ELECTRIC RANGE Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.estateappliances.com Table of Contents ..........2 To the installer: Please leave this instruction book with the unit. To the consumer: Please read and keep this book for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY ................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ..............3 PARTS AND FEATURES..............5 COOKTOP USE ................6 Cooktop Controls.................6 Ceramic Glass (on some models)..........7 Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some models) ....7 Lift-up Cooktop (on some models) ..........8 Home Canning ................8 Cookware ..................8 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ...........9 Oven Indicator Lights ..............9...
RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in basic precautions, including the following: the manual.
PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location and appearance of the features shown here may not match those of your model. Control Panels A.
Range A. Surface cooking area or element G. Hot surface indicator light Parts and Features not shown (on ceramic glass models) B. Anti-tip bracket (on some models) H. Automatic oven light switch C. Door stop clip Coil elements (on some models) D.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may cooking results.
To Replace: Cookware 1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element receptacle. IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL C D E Clock This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. To Set: Before setting, make sure the oven and Timer are off. 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to set the time of day.
To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration (on models with manual oven control): Control Lock 1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is in the Off The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid position. Pull oven temperature control knob straight off and unintended use of the oven.
OVEN USE Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few BAKEWARE times, or when it is heavily soiled. Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the following chart as a guide.
Bakeware Oven Vent The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS Light colored Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe. A.
Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as BROILING CHART room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven element.
3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will 3. Press COOK TIME. light up. The cook time oven indicator light will light up. 4. Press TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the 4. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook.
3. Press START/ENTER. Light to moderate soil The oven door will automatically lock. The ON and DOOR Paper towels or clean damp sponge: LOCKED oven indicator lights will light up. The door will not Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear unlock until the oven cools.
COIL ELEMENTS (on some models) BROILER PAN AND GRID (on selected models) Cleaning Method: Cleaning Method: Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements Chrome only are cool. Mildly abrasive cleanser: Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot. Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Oven Door Storage Drawer For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven The storage drawer can be removed. Before removing, make sure door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off drawer is cool and empty. and cool.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Oven temperature too high or too low Is the power supply cord unplugged? Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? Plug into a grounded outlet.
Center toll free at 1-800-442-9991 and follow the menu prompts. Or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com and click on “Buy When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Accessories Online.”...
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.