Whirlpool WFES3530RW User Manual

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Freestanding Electric Range Control Guide
FEATURE GUIDE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in
your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.
This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked
Questions section of our website at www.whirlpool.com/owners for more detailed instructions. In Canada, reference the Customer
Service section at www.whirlpool.ca/owners.
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or
after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS
Clock Clock This clock can use a 12 hour cycle.
1. Check that the oven is off.
2. Press Clock.
3. Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to set the hours. Press Clock to switch
to the minutes. Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to set the minutes.
4. Press Clock or the START keypad.
Light Oven cavity
light
While the oven door is closed, press Light to turn the light on and off. The oven light
will come on when the oven door is opened. The oven light will not come on during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Timer Set·Off Oven timer The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
1. Press Timer Set·Off.
2. Press the Temp/Time up or down arrow keypad to set the length of time.
3. Press the START keypad to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will
sound at end of countdown.
4. Press Timer Set·Off again to cancel the Timer. Do not press the CANCEL keypad
because the oven will turn off.
START
Cooking start The START keypad begins any oven function. If the START keypad is not pressed within
10 seconds, a tone will sound and the START keypad will blink until pressed or canceled.
If START is not pressed within 30 seconds after pressing a keypad, the function is
canceled and the time of day is displayed.
CANCEL
Range
function
The CANCEL keypad stops any function except the Timer and Oven Control Lockout.
Temp/Time Temperature
and time
adjust
The Temp/Time up and down arrow keypads are used to adjust time and temperature
settings.

Whirlpool WFES3530RW Specifications

General

Brand	Whirlpool
Model	WFES3530RW
Type	Freestanding Range
Fuel Type	Electric
Oven Capacity	5.3 cu. ft.
Cooktop Surface	Glass
Number of Burners/Elements	4
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Color	White
Convection Oven	No
Width	30 in
Height	47 inches
Cooktop Type	Radiant
Control Type	Knob

Summary

Feature Guide

Clock Operation

Instructions for setting the 12-hour clock cycle on the oven control panel.

Oven Cavity Light

How to operate the oven cavity light, which turns on when the door is opened.

Oven Timer

Steps to set and cancel the oven timer up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

Start Keypad

How the START keypad initiates oven functions and times out if not pressed.

Cancel Keypad

How the CANCEL keypad stops functions, except Timer and Oven Control Lockout.

Temperature and Time Adjustment

Using Temp/Time keypads to adjust temperature and time settings.

Baking and Roasting

Steps for setting bake and roast temperatures and starting the cycle.

No Preheat Frozen Food

Using the No Preheat Frozen feature for specific prepackaged foods.

Broiling

How to set the broil temperature and initiate the broiling function.

Keep Warm Function

Instructions for using the Keep Warm function for hot foods.

Delayed Start

Setting a delayed start time for oven functions.

Timed Cooking

Setting oven to cook for a specific duration or shut off automatically.

Self-Cleaning Cycle

References the Owner's Manual for self-cleaning cycle instructions.

Oven Control Lockout

How to activate and deactivate the oven control lockout feature.

Surface Temperature and Oven Vent

Storage Drawer Safety

Warning not to store items that can melt or burn in the storage drawer.

Oven Vent Operation

Warning not to block the oven vent, which releases hot air.

Cooktop Use and Safety

Fire Hazard Warning

Warning to turn off all controls when done cooking to prevent fire.

Ceramic Glass Cooktop

Explains normal operation of ceramic glass, including glowing elements.

Cooktop Indicators and Cookware

Hot Surface Indicator Light

Indicates when any surface cooking area is too hot to touch.

Dual Zone Cooking Element

Explains the flexibility of the dual zone cooking element.

Cookware Material Guide

Characteristics of various cookware materials for optimal cooking.

Oven Operation and Settings

Home Canning on Cooktop

Guidelines for home canning on smooth top or coil element cooktops.

Oven Odors and Smoke

Explains that odors and smoke are normal during initial oven use.

Electronic Oven Controls

Information on control display, Fahrenheit/Celsius conversion, and keypress tones.

Demo Mode

Instructions for activating and deactivating the sales floor demo mode.

Oven Tones

Description of audible signals for basic functions and end of cycle.

Oven Temperature Control Adjustment

How to adjust oven temperature calibration for personalized cooking.

Sabbath Mode

Instructions and guidelines for operating the oven in Sabbath mode.

Advanced Oven Functions

Sabbath Mode Baking and Timed Baking

How to perform bake and timed bake cycles in Sabbath mode.

Sabbath Mode Delayed Timed Bake

How to set a delayed timed bake cycle while in Sabbath mode.

Keep Warm Function Use

Detailed steps for using the Keep Warm function for serving hot foods.

Rack Positioning Guide

Illustration and chart for correct rack positioning for various cooking tasks.

Cooking Modes and Preparation

Baking and Roasting Preheating

Explanation of the oven preheating process and timing.

Oven Temperature Management

How oven elements cycle to maintain temperature during use.

Temperature Management System

How the system electronically regulates oven heat levels.

No Preheat Frozen Food Usage

Specifics on using No Preheat Frozen for pizza and lasagna.

Broiling Preparation

Instructions for preheating and preparing food for broiling.

Timed Cook Setup

Steps to set a timed cook cycle for automatic shut-off.

Delayed Timed Cook Setup

Steps to set a delayed timed cook cycle with a specific start time.