How to start the oven on a Whirlpool oven?

To start the oven on a Whirlpool oven, whether it is a range, wall oven, or double oven, follow these simple steps. First, ensure power: check if display shows clock, if not, check breaker and ensure oven plugged in, if clock flashing after power outage, set clock by pressing Clock button and entering time. Second, close oven door firmly until it clicks, Whirlpool ovens have safety latch that must engage. Third, select cooking mode: press Bake button for normal baking, press Broil for broiling, press Roast, Convection Bake, or Air Fry if your model has those features, the button will light up. Fourth, set temperature: use number pads to enter desired temperature like 350 degrees for baking, or use Temp up and down arrows, for broil, select Hi or Lo. Fifth, press Start or Enter: after entering temperature, press Start button to begin preheating, you will hear a click and see On or Preheat on display, bake element will glow red for electric or igniter will glow for gas. Sixth, wait for preheat: oven will beep when it reaches set temperature, usually 10 to 15 minutes, display shows actual temperature rising. Seventh, place food inside on rack positioned correctly. If oven does not start, check if control lock is on, press and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds, check if Sabbath mode active, and check for error codes. Always use oven mitts.