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Question posted by galbosm on January 29th, 2015

Whirlpool Gge388lxs Pre Heating Takes Forever!

My oven takes almost 40 minutes to get to 425 degrees F. This is a long time. Many times I have to turn it off and back on again, for an oven this expensive this is unacceptable.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on January 29th, 2015 8:19 PM
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Owners Manual - Page 1

® ELECTRIC DOUBLE OVEN RANGE Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 W10291450A Models GGE388LX, GGE390LX or visit our website at...
Owners Manual - Page 4

...Range for Warming or Heating the Room. ■ Do Not Leave Children Alone - If cooktop should not be moved while oven is used in or around any kind should never be hot even though they have had sufficient time... to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in temperature. ■ Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface ...
Owners Manual - Page 5

...oven...and gravies. REMEMBER: When range is recommended for larger cookware. 5 Single size B. The range you have some models) during...and is in the same way as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE Dual Elements ■ Large diameter...knob C. Cooktop on , the light will glow as long as any surface element is turned off all of cookware. LO (Low) ■ ...
Owners Manual - Page 6

...because the plastic wrap may melt. ■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to its original color. However, the Element On light will return... colored ceramic glass to appear to heat cold foods. It is the recommended maximum time to the cooktop and can become ... in and turn knob to maintain the selected heat level. The Hot Surface light will glow as long as possible. To turn off to ...
Owners Manual - Page 7

...surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time. ■ On ceramic glass models, use of surface.... ■ Cookware designed with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of cooking. ■ Medium or ...of aluminum. COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS Aluminum ■ Heats quickly and evenly. ■ Suitable for long periods, alternate the use only flat-...
Owners Manual - Page 13

...: 1. Press the Temp/Time "up " or "down " arrow pads until UPPER or LOWER CANCEL is complete, "Preheat done insert food for low-temperature broiling of fish, poultry or meat may be turned. ■ After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing the food. Broiling Broiling uses direct radiant heat to avoid curling...
Owners Manual - Page 14

... throughout the oven. During the Convect function, the ring element operates, along with the fan, to provide an indirect source of heated air around the food helps to speed up to 9 pieces of the fan circulated air around the food. ■ Test baked goods for doneness a few minutes before the minimum cooking time with...
Owners Manual - Page 15

... sickness. "CONVECT ROAST" will be displayed. IMPORTANT: Food must be held up to constantly circulate the heated air. however, breads and casseroles may be at the end of a timed cook. It can result in the lower oven text area until LOWER CANCEL is finished, the ring element (on some models) When convection roasting...
Owners Manual - Page 17

... reached. 7. To Set a Delay Start: 1. Place food in the "Range Care" section. Remove food from top to select the desired oven. Start Time WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in the selected oven text area for upper or lower oven. Start Time should not be entered. After 3 seconds, "Set temp or" will scroll...
Owners Manual - Page 18

...in discoloring, loss of heat, odors, and smoke. Press the Temp/Time "up " or "down" arrow pad until the oven temperature falls below 400... oven door unlocks and the lock icon turns off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during... good seal. Press the Temp/Time "up" or "down " arrow pads to select the desired oven. RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some...
Owners Manual - Page 19

... locked. This may be left in the selected oven text area for light oven cavity bottom cleaning on the oven bottom. "Select cooking/cleaning mode" will scroll in the selected oven text area for 2 minutes or until the oven door unlocks and the lock icon turns off. "Push START" will take a total of the cycle. 6. The cleaning cycle...
Owners Manual - Page 22

... been turned off? Hot Surface indicator light stays on ■ Does the Hot Surface indicator light stay on cooktop ■ Is the cookware the proper size? See "Start Time" section. ■ On some models, does the cooling fan run when the oven is normal for service. Clock not displayed ■ Is the range in...
Owners Manual - Page 23

...the range. Double-check the recipe in your correspondence. 23 Oven peeking releases oven heat and can write to build every new WHIRLPOOL® appliance. See "Bakeware" section. ■ Are the racks positioned properly? Whirlpool designated service technicians are made with : ■ Features and specifications on our full line of time being used to Whirlpool Corporation...
Owners Manual - Page 24

... major appliance is designed to know your major appliance if it was purchased. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance. The cost ...Dealer name Address Phone number Model number Serial number Purchase date W10291450A © 2010 Whirlpool Corporation. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to determine if...
Dimension Guide - Page 1

... the following Range Rating chart). from floor J. 8" (20.3 cm) width K. 3 " (8.91 cm) min. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes...GGE388LX GGE390LX PRODUCT DIMENSIONS B** Electrical Connection: q This range is less than the total connected load listed on electric outlet receptacle installation. Use a 3-wire, UL listed, 40- or 50-amp power supply cord (pigtail) (see NOTE. Range...
Installation Instructions - Page 1

... on your appliance. IMPORTANT : À conserver pour consultation par l'inspecteur local des installations électriques. W10289536A INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREESTANDING ELECTRIC RANGE WITH DOUBLE OVENS INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION POUR CUISINIÈRE ÉLECTRIQUE AUTOPORTANTE AVEC FOURS DOUBLES Table of others . U.S.A. U.S.A. Canada Only 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 Unpack...
Installation Instructions - Page 2

... Additional Installation Requirements The installation of this range is adequate as long as it conforms to the Manufactured Home Construction...complies with your local hardware store. Terminal lugs ■ Oven racks ■ 2 - #12 x 1⁵⁄&#...by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above . ■... rated at 250 volts minimum, 40 amps or 50 amps that the...
Installation Instructions - Page 6

... to add up to a standing position. To place range on 2 legs after the range has been placed back to a maximum of another. Using 2 or more people, stand range back up onto cardboard or hardboard. NOTE: To place range back up into its back, take 4 cardboard corners from inside oven. 3. Using 2 or more people to adjust the...
Installation Instructions - Page 13

...-tip bracket is installed: ■ Look for heat. Check that the range is under the anti-tip bracket. 3. See "Level Range." 5. If range does not operate, check the following: ■ Household fuse is cold, turn off the range and contact a qualified technician. 13 When the range has been on oven rack and check levelness of the 10-32...
Warranty - Page 1

... defects in -warranty service. Service calls to correct house wiring or plumbing. 2. Expenses for travel and transportation for repairs. This warranty is void if the factory applied...and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will need to know your complete model number and serial number....

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    ... -30°F (-15°C). Adjusting the temperature up or allowing additional cooking time can vary among different manufacturers, etc. (350°F in the ovenHeating elements turn off when the oven door is not hot enough Convection - The oven has not been fully pre-heated. Preheating Preheat temperatures are properly prepared and ready to place in one...
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