Whirlpool WFG231LVB Range User Manual


 
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Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
Display
When power is first supplied to the appliance, a flashing time will
appear on the display. Press CANCEL/OFF to clear flashing time
from the display.
If flashing time appears, a power failure has occurred. Press
CANCEL/OFF and reset the Clock if needed.
When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
When performing a cook or timer function, the display will show
either hours and minutes, or minutes and seconds.
Oven Indicator Lights
The indicator lights are located on both sides of the display. The
indicator lights light up or flash when the oven is in one of the
following modes: Bake, Broil or Timer.
Start
The START pad begins any oven function. If the START pad is not
pressed within 5 seconds after pressing a function pad, the Push
to Start (“PSH”) indicator light will flash and the push to start tone
will sound as a reminder.
If the START pad is not pressed within 1 minute after pressing a
function pad, the oven display will return to the time of day mode
and the programmed function will be canceled.
Cancel/Off
The CANCEL/OFF pad stops any function except the Clock,
Timer and Control Lock.
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/HOUR “up” or “down” arrow pads to set the
time of day.
3. Press CLOCK or START.
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One tone
Valid pad press
Oven is preheated (long tone)
Function has been entered
Three tones
Invalid pad press
Push to start reminder
Cycling tones
End of cycle
Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to
Celsius.
To Change: Press and hold BROIL for 5 seconds. A tone will
sound, and “C” will appear on the display. Repeat to change
back to Fahrenheit. To exit mode, press CANCEL/OFF.
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
Ceramic glass
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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-on-
steel or cast
iron
See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
A.Oven light
B.Clock
C.Bake indicator light
D.Display
E.Start (control lock)
F. Cancel /o ff
G
.Temp/hour
H.Broil
I.Bake
J.Broil indicator light
K.Timer
A
B
C
D
E
F
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