WHIRLPOOL C31000PAW
Owner's Manual

USING THE OVEN

Your oven will feature either pilot ignition or pilotless ignition. Ifthe gas supplytothe range isturned off, be sure all controls are set in the OFF position before re-supplying gas to the appliance, Pilot Ignition ._"

The Thermostat knob is used to select and maintain the oven temperature. Push in and turn this knob just to the desired temperature. To provide accurate oven temperatures, do not turn the knob to a higher temperature and then back to the desired temperature. Turn this knob to OFF whenever the oven is not in use. After the oven temperature has second delay before the burner ignites. This is normal and no gas escapes during this delay.

To light oven pilot: When and remove the broiler rack and broiler pan. On models without a broiling cornpartment, remove the lower panel. See page 14 for instructions on broiler door cool, open theremoving the panel,

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The oven temperature is maintained by cycling the a 45 been set, there willbe aboutoven burner on and off.

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With the Thermostat knob in the OFF position, hold a lighted match to the pilot located at the back of the oven burner. Once the pilot lights, replace the broiler rack and pan or the lower panel. (NOTE: The oven burner is shown with the metal flame spreader removed from the oven burner.) Pilotless Ignition

1. When cool, position the rack in the oven. 2. Push in and turn the Thermostat knob to the desired temperature. Selecting a temperature higherthan desired will NOT preheat the oven any faster and may have a negative effecton baking results. 3. minimumof 1 toin the center of the oven, allowinga Place the food 2-inches between the utensiland the oven walls. When the oven is in use,the ovenventarea at therear of

Withthistype of ignitionsystem,a glo bar willlightthe oven burner.The oven willnot operateduringa power failure or if the oven is disconnectedfrom the wall outlet.NOTE: A lighted match will not light the burner. No attempt should be made to operate oven during a power failure.

Because each oven has its own personal baking characteristics,do not expect that your new oven will performexactly like yourpreviousoven.You may findthat the cookingtimes,oven temperatures,and cookingresults differsomewhatfromyourpreviousrange.Allowa periodof adjustment. If you have questions concerning baking results,please referto pages 8, 9, 10 and 18 for additional information.

the cooktopmay feel warm or hot to the touch. Do not blockthis area or the vent openingas this may affect baking results. 4. Checkthe foodfor donenessat the minimumtime in the recipe.Cooklongerifnecessary.Cookingtime may vary from ovento oven. 5. Removethe foodfromthe ovenand turn the Thermostat knobto OFF.

Do not cover the oven bottom or an entire rack with foil or place foil directly under cookware. To catch spillovers, place a piece of foil a little larger than the pan, on the rack below the pan. Forranges with one rack, it will be necessary to place the foil directly under the utensil. Cut a small opening in the foil to allow heat to the bottom of the pan. This is especially important when baking pies.

Preheating is necessary for baking. To preheat the oven, turn the Thermostat knob to the desired temperature and allow 10to 15 minutes for the oven to preheat. Selecting a higher temperature will not shorten the preheat time and may affect baking results. It is not necessary to preheat for roasting or broiling.