Whirlpool Oven Manual Symbols

Symbol Guide & Operation Manual

Control Panel Symbols Reference

Symbols Overview

Understanding Your Oven Symbols:

  • Symbols provide quick visual reference for oven functions
  • Each symbol corresponds to specific cooking or cleaning mode
  • Symbols may vary by model but follow consistent patterns
  • LED indicators show which function is currently active
  • Touch symbols to select different cooking modes

Control Panel Layout

  1. Display Area: Shows temperature, time, and active symbols
  2. Cooking Function Symbols: Icons for different cooking methods
  3. Temperature Control: Symbols for temperature adjustment
  4. Timer Symbols: Icons for setting cooking duration
  5. Cleaning Symbols: Special symbols for cleaning functions
  6. Safety Lock Symbols: Icons indicating safety features
  7. Power Symbols: On/off and standby indicators
Important: Always refer to your specific model's manual as symbols may vary slightly between different Whirlpool oven models.

Cooking Symbols

Conventional Oven Square with heating elements top and bottom Standard baking and roasting with top and bottom heat
Fan Oven Square with fan symbol inside Circulated hot air for even cooking, lower temperatures
Grill Zigzag lines at top of square Top heating element for browning and grilling
Fan Grill Square with fan and zigzag lines Combination of grill and fan for even browning
Bottom Heat Square with single line at bottom Heat from bottom only for baking pizzas or crisping
Defrost Snowflake symbol Gentle fan setting for defrosting frozen foods
Pastry Square with fan and bottom heat line Special setting for baking pastries and cakes
Pizza Square with pizza slice icon Optimized heat distribution for pizza baking
Bread Square with loaf of bread Special program for baking bread
Slow Cook Casserole dish symbol Low temperature cooking for stews and casseroles

Temperature Symbols

  • °C / °F: Temperature scale indicator
  • Up/Down Arrows: Temperature adjustment
  • Thermometer Icon: Temperature setting mode
  • Quick Heat: Lightning bolt symbol
  • Keep Warm: Plate with steam lines

Cleaning Symbols

Pyrolytic Cleaning

Lock symbol with high temperature icon. Self-cleaning function that heats oven to 500°C to burn off residue. Door locks automatically during cycle.

Catalytic Cleaning

Droplet symbol with brush. Side panels coated with special enamel that absorbs and breaks down grease at normal cooking temperatures.

Steam Clean

Steam cloud symbol. Uses steam to loosen baked-on food particles for easier manual cleaning. Lower temperature cleaning option.

Eco Clean

Leaf symbol with cleaning waves. Energy-efficient cleaning cycle using lower temperatures over longer period.

Quick Clean

Clock symbol with cleaning icon. Shorter cleaning cycle for light soiling and regular maintenance.

Cleaning Lock

Padlock symbol. Indicates oven is locked during cleaning cycle. Symbol flashes during cleaning process.

Cleaning Status Indicators

Pre-Cleaning

Hourglass symbol - Oven preparing for cleaning cycle

Cleaning in Progress

Moving waves symbol - Cleaning cycle active

Cooling Down

Thermometer decreasing - Oven cooling after cleaning

Clean Complete

Check mark symbol - Cleaning cycle finished

Clean Reminder

Brush symbol flashing - Time for routine cleaning

Error in Cleaning

Exclamation mark - Issue detected in cleaning cycle

Safety Symbols

Symbol Description Meaning
Child Lock Padlock with child silhouette Control panel locked to prevent accidental operation
Hot Surface Hand with heat waves Surface may be hot during and after cooking
Door Locked Padlock on oven door Door is locked during cleaning or special functions
Heat Warning Exclamation in triangle High temperature warning - do not touch
Steam Warning Steam cloud with exclamation Steam may escape when opening door
Electrical Hazard Lightning bolt in triangle Electrical components - qualified service only

Warning and Caution Symbols

  • Triangle with Exclamation: General warning - read instructions
  • Flame Symbol: Fire hazard warning
  • No Children Symbol: Keep children away from appliance
  • Disconnect Symbol: Unplug before servicing
  • CE Mark: European conformity symbol
  • WEEE Symbol: Waste electrical disposal information

Troubleshooting

Problem Symbol Display Solution
Oven not heating Thermometer with X Check power supply, ensure function symbol is selected
Door won't open Lock symbol flashing Wait for oven to cool, cleaning cycle may be active
Error code displayed E followed by numbers Refer to error code chart in manual, reset oven
Symbols not responding All symbols dim Check child lock, power cycle the oven
Uneven cooking Fan symbol not lit Select fan assisted function, check oven level
Cleaning interrupted Cleaning symbol flashing Door opened during cycle, restart cleaning process

Common Error Symbols

  • F1 / E1: Temperature sensor failure
  • F2 / E2: Oven overheating
  • F3 / E3: Door switch malfunction
  • F4 / E4: Cooling fan failure
  • F5 / E5: Clock display error
  • F0 / E0: Control panel communication error

Manual Downloads

Current Model Manuals

WHE135WH

Electric Oven with Pyrolytic Clean

WHE235XB

Double Oven with Fan Cooking

WHE335XS

Steam Assist Electric Oven

WHE435BK

Black Glass Electric Oven

Popular Previous Models

AKP 745/IX

Built-In Electric Oven

AKP 855/WH

White Electric Built-In Oven

AKP 965/IX

Pyrolytic Cleaning Oven

AKP 775/BK

Black Stainless Steel Oven

Note: For models not listed here, please visit the Whirlpool Support Website for complete documentation and symbol guides.