Whirlpool WFE524CLBS - Manual (Page 8)

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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy
efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the
cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend
more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the area.
Home Canning
Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface.
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for
the most recently used areas to cool.
■ Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or
element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend
more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or
element.
■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at
the same time.
■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to
avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.
■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office, or refer to the USDA Home Canning Guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
OVEN USE
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times, or when it is heavily soiled. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-
ventilated room.
Electronic Oven Controls
Control Display
The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press
CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is
displayed.
Options Mode
Press and hold TIMER for 5 seconds, and “Opt” will appear. Use
the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads to cycle through the
following options. Press CANCEL to exit the mode.
Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset at Fahrenheit, but can be changed to
Celsius. Press TIMER to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Press CANCEL to exit.
End of Cycle Tones
“b1” (beep once) or “b” (continue to beep) will be displayed. Press
TIMER to toggle through selections. Press CANCEL to exit.
Oven Light with Door Open
“LOn” indicates that the oven light will turn on when the door is
open. If “LOFF” is displayed, the oven light will turn on only with the
oven light switch. Press TIMER to toggle through selection. Press
CANCEL to exit.
12-Hour Shutoff
If “12 Hr” is displayed, the oven will automatically shut off after
12 hours. Press TIMER to toggle to “- - Hr” to disable the 12-hour
shutoff. Press CANCEL to exit.
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
Basic Functions
One tone
■ Valid pad press
■ Oven is preheated (long tone)
■ Function has been entered
■ Reminder (on some models), repeating every 20 seconds after
the end-of-cycle tones
Three tones
■ Invalid pad press
Four tones
■ End of cycle
Oven Temperature Control
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
temperature because opening the oven door may cause element
cycling to give incorrect readings.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can
be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be
changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display
shows the current setting, for example “0°F CAL” or “00.”
2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads to increase or
to decrease the temperature in 10°F (5°C or 6°C) amounts. The
adjustment can be set between 30°F (17°C) and -30°F (-17°C).
3. Press START.
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.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS