Whirlpool RS386PXB User's Manual
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1. s ee eeeeceseseseeeeseeeeeeeeees 18 Using the electronic MEALTIMER COMION Siac siceceshcoccsctsazesteasessacasseedssusedannavsadtieegvest 18 The OVEN VONK cece csccseeetsesteeetteeteeteeeeeneees 22 The storage Grawe lo cee cece ssesssseesceeseneees 23 The anti tip bracket cece ses esse ceeeeeeeentenee 24 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 0 0000 25 How the cycle Works ccccsesseereceeeeeseeteeseesenee 25 Before you Start 2 02 cece cseecerersrenseeeeeeeteneetanes 25 Setting the CONtrOlS ccccccsecseeeeseeeceeeee 26 Special tS siisii see vcceccaepvsnsccessesossossdcecvaseseaze 28 Caring for Your Range ccccecseseeeeeeene 29 Cleaning the Cooktop eeeeceseser erences 29 Cleaning other range pats ccceseeeeeeeeeee 32 The oven Le 34 If You Need Assistance or Service 0 35 Warranty o a tatictees 40 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated Whirlpool ranges are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new2. The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with a properly installed anti tip bracket supplied with range e lf range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip device is engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged e Grasp rear of range and carefully try to tilt forward If anti tip bracket is attached to floor or wall correctly range should not tilt forward e See Installation Instructions for further details 24 Bracket optional ation loc 3 Bracket factory ii en M location mM ii i Chain Ls Mainback Washer and screw r Using the Self Cleaning Cycle The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like with the other functions of your oven you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use electronic control Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling T
3. three hours the display will show 5 00 example for 5 00 stop time before stop time is set 5 Press the Increase pad to set the stop time If you have set a 7 00 stop time and a three hour cook time the oven will turn on at 4 00 example for 7 00 stop time 20 USING YOUR RANGE 6 Press the Bake pad The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display NOTE If this step is not done a tone will sound 7 Press Increase or Decrease pad until the desired temperature shows on the display 8 At the set start time 4 00 in example above the oven will turn on automati cally When the oven starts to heat ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone will sound The oven will continue to cook for the programmed 3 hours and shut off automatically at 7 00 NOTE You can change the temperature setting any time during the Bake cycle by repeating Steps 6 and 7 above 9 Remove food from the oven NOTE Even though oven shuts off automatically foods continue cooking after controls are off The low tempera ture zone of this range between 150 F and 200 F keeps hot cooked foods warm See warning on next page 21 USING YOUR RANGE To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Press Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of the day OFF CANCEL AWARNING To avoid sickness and fo
4. new offset temperature USING YOUR RANGE Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broiling rack position chart on page 17 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself Q 4 Press the Broil pad 5 Select LO Broil 450 F by pressing the Increase A pad once Select HI Broil 550 F by pressing the Increase A pad twice NOTE You can change the temperature setting any time during the Broil cycle by repeating Steps 4 and 5 above 6 When broiling is done press the Off Cancel pad The time of day will show on the display and all other displays will go off Serve food immediately and leave the broiler pan outside oven to cool during the meal for easiest cleaning To broil at a lower temperature e If food is cooking too fast or you want to broil slower from the start press the Broil pad and press the Decrease pad once This temperature setting allows the broil heating element to cycle and provides slow cooking e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 16 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Hamburger
5. information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 or request service on your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free 24 hours a day 1 800 253 1301 Important Safety Instructions Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and 4 WARNING statements Please pay special attention to This symbol alerts you to such dangers these symbols and follow any instructions as personal injury burns fire and given Here is a brief explanation of the use electrical shock of the symbol IN Nii eE TO reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following General e Do not operate the range if it e Read all instructions before ale or not working using the range e Install or locate the range only wauning of PSA dee In aceoidahe gt wihi the pro Persons co
6. lt gt Whitlpool How To Make A Home Run Use AndCare 1 Table of Contents A Note to You Important Safety Instructions Parts and Features Using Your Range Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 25 Caring for Your Range 29 lf You Need Assistance or Service 35 Warranty 40 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC SLIDE IN RANGE MODEL RS386PXB iE J PART NO 229C4020P026 4389358 4 Table of Contents Page A Noto to You ee 2 Important Safety Instructions PRT N 3 Parts and Features o oo ceecesseceesseeseseseeerensees 6 Using Your Range cccccscssscsssssssssessssssceseesesnes 7 Using the surface units 0 0 0 eee cteeeeeerseeeees 7 Positioning racks and pans ATES For best air circulation 10 Using aluminum foil for baking csccceeee 10 The electronic oven control ccccesescsseeeeees ti Setting the Clock seessesssessnessnsssssssesnsesrsrsenrsss 12 Using the electronic Minute Timer 00 12 Using the Off Cancel pad Audible signals csessceereeee Baking roasting 0 ccccsscsscessssssssssssesseseeeees Adjusting the oven temperature control Broiling 252 84 4 E a heal Broiling Ips cscs sscesvatecivarvecsiaesdasdssesiacescesesecscesudess 17 A Note to You Page Energy Saving tips
7. pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs e Remove dark streaks specks and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing Creme e Remove metal marks from copper or aluminum pans with Cooktop Polishing Creme before heating the cooktop again If heated before cleaning metal marks may not come off Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking In time these will become less visible as a result of cleaning To prevent scratches and abrasions use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly e Nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for removing cooked on soils Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme Part No 3184477 or razor scraper Part No 3183488 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 OR Call 1 800 253 1301 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone 31 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean the other parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight soapy water away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Do not use steel woo
8. roasting temperatures LOCK goes out on the display and the door can be opened To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time e Press the Off Cancel pad OFF CANCEL Special tips e Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke e After the oven is cool wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If any spots remain clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual e If the Self Cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 25 28 Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARNING around your home Cleaning your range Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Make sure all controls are off and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care However ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open coil elements Foods spilled directly on
9. rungs to aid sliding e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle e See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 25 28 33 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light To turn the light on use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Disconnect appliance at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Reconnect appliance at the main power supply NOTE To prolong bulb life leave the oven light off during the Self Cleaning cycle 34 If You Need Assistance or
10. the cooktop will not burn off as on open coil elements Because of this the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range paper towels or a sponge and the razor scraper included with your range is all you need to clean your cooktop For proper cleaning methods please review Cleaning tips on page 30 Follow them after each use to ensure top perfor mance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look 29 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop wear oven mitts to prevent burns e Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The cleaner could produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop e Do not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions e Remove sugary spills before cooktop cools to prevent pitting e Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board e Do not allow anything that may mek such as plastic or aluminum foil to come in contact with the surface while it is hot Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcom that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed com pletely e Do not u
11. without breaking due to the sudden change in tem perature Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set tings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite A a a Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan When using the oven e Always position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be removed while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam es cape before removing or re placing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately 4 e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother taming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with aking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning e Clean cooktop with care Some cleaners could produce nox ious fumes if applied to a hot surface If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns e Small amounts of formalde hyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleanin cycle fr
12. 14 17 Bake element see p 14 Model and serial a number de see p 2 es Storage drawer eR see p 23 Control panel Surface Surface unit Manual oven Electronic oven heating markers light switch control necator light see p 7 see p 34 see p 11 see p 7 Left front Left rear Right rear Right front control control control control knob knob knob knob see p 7 see p 7 see p 7 seep 7 Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them any where between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on Hot surface indicator lights The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop surface will glow when the surface units are turned on The Indicator Lights will continue to glow as long as the surface units are too hot to touch even after they are turned off AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a s
13. 4 hours e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil 3 The Self Cleaning cycle will begin automatically within a few seconds and ON will appear on the display 26 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE To delay the start of Self Cleaning cycle 1 Prass the Clean pad A 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle will automatically be set 2 if you want to set another cleaning time press the Increase or Decrease pad until the desired cleaning time shows on the display You can set the cleaning time anywhere between 2 and 4 hours e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil 3 Press the Stop Time pad The time displayed will be the time of day plus the cleaning time For example if the current time of day is 7 00 and the cleaning time is three hours the display will show 10 00 example for 10 00 stop time before stop time is set 4 Press the Increase pad to set the stop time If you have set a 12 00 stop time and a three hour cleaning time the oven will turn on at 9 00 example for 12 00 stop time 27 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE When the oven locks LOCK will be displayed and the door will be locked in position You cannot open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature When the Self Cleaning cycle is completed CLEAN goes out on the display and the oven will start cooling When the oven reaches normal baking
14. AIR DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whiripool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 37 WHIRLPOOL CleanTop Electric Range LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or
15. L NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 229C4020P026 4389358 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
16. MER control make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 12 To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven Press the Cook Time pad Press the Increase pad until the desired baking roasting time shows on the display Press the Bake pad The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display NOTE If this step is not done a tone will sound Press Increase or Decrease pad until the desired temperature shows on the display When the oven starts to heat ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone will sound NOTE You can change the temperature setting any time during the Bake cycle by repeating Steps 4 and 5 above Remove food from the oven NOTE Even though oven shuts off automatically food continues cooking after controls are off USING YOUR RANGE COOK TIME BAKE USING YOUR RANGE To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Press the Cook Time pad 3 Press the Increase pad until the desired baking roasting time shows on the display 4 Press the Stop Time pad The time displayed will be the time of day plus the STOP cook time For example if the current TIME time of day is 2 00 and the cook time is
17. Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will The unit is not wired into a Wire the unit into a live circuit with operate live circuit with proper volt proper voltage See Installation age Instructions A household fuse has blown Replace household fuse or reset or a circuit breaker has circuit breaker tripped The oven will You have not set the elec Refer to pages 11 22 for setting the not operate tronic control correctly electronic control You have programmed a Wait for the start time to be reached delayed start time The surface A household fuse has blown Replace household fuse or reset units will not or a circuit breaker has circuit breaker opera
18. er On Off pad until TIMER stops flashing on the display about 4 seconds Using the Off Cancel pad The Off Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock and Timer functions OFF When you press the Off Cancel pad the display will show the time of day or if Minute Timer is also being used the time remaining CANCEL Audible signals Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not They also tell you when a cycle is completed To shut off repeating end of timer countdown signal 1 Press and hold the Off Cancel pad for 10 seconds 2 A short tone will sound to tell you the signal has been changed Repeat the above steps to turn the signal back on 13 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven For further informa tion see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Press the Bake pad The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display 3 To cook at a different temperature use the Increase Decrease pad s Press A to raise the temperature or W to lower the temperature Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display 4 When the oven starts to heat ON and the changing temperature starting at 100 F will be displayed When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone will sound NOTE You can change the temperature setting any time during the Bake cycle by repeatin
19. g Steps 2 and 3 above 5 When baking preheat the oven Preheat ing is not needed when roasting The oven is preheated when you hear a one second tone 6 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 7 When baking roasting is done press the Off Cancel pad The time of day will show on OFF the display and all other displays will go off CANCEL USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven lf after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings you can adjust them by following these steps 1 Press the Bake pad BAKE 2 Select an oven temperature between 500 F and 550 F 3 Before BAKE stops flashing press and hold the Bake pad for about 4 seconds until the red display changes to the oven adjustment display 4 To adjust the temperature use the Increase Decrease pad s Press A to raise the temperature or W to lower the temperature You can set the temperature change as much as 35 F cooler or 35 F hotter 5 After making the desired adjustment press the Off Cancel pad to enter the
20. his high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away Your oven is preset for a 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle However you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 26 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock S75 F 466 C Temperature Before you start Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the cleaning Hand clean cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water frame and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad DO NOT for cleaning hand clean NOTE DO NOT clean move orbendthe seal seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting Hand clean may result door around edge 25 e Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or in a dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed too much smoking will occur Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle e Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will bec
21. ht fitting lids Match the pan to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or grease to help shorten cooking time Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible e Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in the oven e Preheat the oven no longer than neces sary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Using the electronic MEALTIMER control The electronic MEALTIMER control is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result Before using the electronic MEALTI
22. il could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit Home canning information Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions USING YOUR RANGE Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place To remove racks the rack so the top of the food will be 1 Pull rack toward you centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods 2 Tilt up front end RACK POSITION 3 Pull rack out Frozen pies large Lowest level or 2nd To replace racks roasts turkeys level from bottom 1 Place rack on rack guides Angel and bundt 2nd level from 2 Tilt up front end cakes most bottom 3 Push rack in until it clears the stop quick breads 4 Lower front and push rack in the rest of yeast breads the way casseroles meats Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd level muffins cakes from bottom nonfrozen pies AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in When baking on two racks arrange racks desired location before turning oven on bottom and third level from bottom on Be sure the rack s is level NOTE For recommended rack placement e If rack s must be moved while oven when broiling see Broil
23. ing rack position is hot use potholders or oven mitts to chart on page 17 protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food Ay Shree e Do not cover the entire rack with alumi f fj Parse num foil It will reduce air circulation and HY E RIE ES FOCE IT cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will resul
24. l or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel NOTE Make sure you have not turned the oven on when cleaning panel If you have push the Off Cancel pad Control panel Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm other than cooktop soapy water and control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish 32 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Broiler pan and Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly grid clean after warm soapy water e Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle each use See note on page 26 Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side
25. ls the oven to turn off Increase Decrease pads change time or temperature Press them briefly to change time or temperature by a small amount Press and hold to change by a larger amount USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly 1 Press the Clock pad CLOCK 2 Use the Increase Decrease pads to set the time of day Press the up A or down pad until the correct time shows on the display 3 Press the Clock pad NOTES CLOCK e You cannot change time of day during a Time Bake or Self Cleaning cycle e You can see current time of day while another function is running by pressing the Clock pad Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in hours and minutes up to 9 hours 55 minutes 1 Press the Timer On Off pad 2 Use the Increase Decrease pads to set the desired time Press the up A or down V pad until the correct time shows on the display The Minute Timer will start automati cally within a few seconds after you release the pad USING YOUR RANGE After the countdown is over three short tones will sound followed by one tone that sounds every six seconds until you press any other command pad To reset the Minute Timer Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on page 12 To cancel the Minute Timer Press Tim
26. nit being used The display There has been a power Reset the clock See page 12 shows PF failure F shows on Call for service See Step 3 on the display page 37 There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Cooking utensil does not fit the surface unit being used 36 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 N State Route 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nation o wide network of autho seavice rized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REP
27. od waste when using the MEALTIMER control e Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Also foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven Oven vent through a vent located at the back of the cooktop The vent is needed for air circula tion Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result 22 a USING YOUR RANGE The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer before removing Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift a 5 front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed Drawer slide rail 23 USING YOUR RANGE
28. om fiberglass insulation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and food decomposition Sa exposure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not repair or replace any _ part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Disconnect the electrical sup ply before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Anti tip bracket see p 24 CleanTop ceramic cooktop Oven vent see pp 7 29 see p 22 Control ar see pp 7 11 32 at Broil element Sas VA not shown a see pp
29. ome harder to slide See page 33 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top e Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you e Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners could produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish e Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface NOTES e Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results e Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt e Leave oven light off during the Self Cleaning cycle to prolong bulb life Setting the controls Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 12 To start the Self Cleaning cycle now 1 Press the Clean pad A 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle will automatically be set 2 If you want to set another cleaning time press the Increase or Decrease pad until the desired cleaning time shows on the display You can set the cleaning time anywhere between 2 and
30. oven door and window could also become hot enough to cause burns e Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire e Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Do not store flammable materi als on or near the range The fumes could create an explo sion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop Do not cook on a broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency Check to be sure glass cook ing utensils are sate for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ce ramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops
31. patties and thin steaks 1 2 thick or less a es Not used for broiling Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid AWARNING and grease away from the cooking surface Fire Hazard to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops e Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element could spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recom mended Poor drainage of grease could result in fire If foil is used cut slits in foil to line up with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan 17 USING YOUR RANGE Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tig
32. s Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results You can however use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight USING YOUR RANGE e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e With your hand feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop e Avoid spillovers on cooktop Use pans with tall sides e Do not cook food directly on cooktop ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utens
33. se steel wool plastic cleaning pads abrasive powdered cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammonia These could damage the cooktop sur face e Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it Be careful with heavy skillets Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop 30 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning tips What to use e Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range with paper towel or clean damp sponge This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop When using follow instructions on container e Razor scraper included with your range Use to remove cooked on soils from your ceramic cooktop Razor blades will not scratch your cooktop Store razor blades out of reach of children NOTE For more information on using the razor scraper see back of scraper pack age Steps to follow 1 Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light s go off 2 Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked on soil using a paper towel If some soil remains leave some creme on the spot s and follow Step 3 3 Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper 4 Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Additional tips Sugar spills and soils such as jellies and candy syrups can cause
34. t AWARNING Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements Failure to follow this precaution could result in electrica shock or fire hazard and damage to the elements USING YOUR RANGE The electronic oven control Off Increase Cancel Electronic decrease pads pad display cE aS PSAN Timer Clock Stop Cook Clean Broil Bake On Off pad Display clock e When you first plug in the range a time of day and PF will appear in the tempera ture display If after you set the clock page 12 PF again appears on the display your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock e When you are using the oven or Minute Timer the display will show times temperature settings and what command pads have been pressed e When showing the time of day the display will show the hour and minutes e When you are using the Minute Timer the display will show minutes and seconds in the following sequence For settings under one minute the display will count down each second For settings from 1 10 minutes the display will count down minutes and seconds e When you are using Cook Time and or Stop Time the display will show hours and minutes time time pad pad pad pad pad pad Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order A few examples Clock tells the oven you are going to set the clock Off Cancel tel
35. te tripped You are not setting the Push control knobs in before turning control knobs correctly to a setting Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning will not turn turning to a setting The Self The range clock does not Reset clock to show the correct time Cleaning cycle show the correct time of day of day See page 12 will not operate You have programmed a Wait for the start time to be reached delayed start time continued on next page 35 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking The range is not level Level range See Installation Instruc results are not tions what you expected The oven temperature seems Adjusting the oven temperature too low or too high control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 15 You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for Preheat oven when called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space on all sides of pan There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than surface u
36. uld be burned or vided Installation Instructions injured or a fire could start a qualfigd installer Tho range Use the range only for its in must be properly connected to tended use as described in this electrical supply and grounded anual e WARNING To reduce the risk Do not touch surface units of tipping of the appliance the areas near units heating ele appliance must be secured by ments or interior surfaces of a properly installed anti tip oven Surface units and heat bracket To check if the bracket ing elements may be hot even is installed properly see The though they are dark in color anti tip bracket on page 24 Areas near surface units and CAUTION Do not store things interior surfaces of an oven children might want above the become hot enough to cause range Children could be burns During and after use do burned or injured while climb not touch or let clothing or ing on it other flammable materials contact surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent e Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured continued on next page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the
37. urface unit is acciden tally left ON Until you get used to the settings use the chart at right as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking HOT SURFACE SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil Medium high e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes d e For gravy pudding and opposite OFF icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables Medium low To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units There are however a few differences e The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on You will see the element cycling on glowing red and off even on HIGH setting to maintain the proper tempera ture setting you have selected e Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating See pages 30 and 31 for care and cleaning suggestions Cookware tips Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface unit
38. workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool From Date of Purchase service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CleaanTop ceramic cooktop to the original purchaser of this product Whirlpoo warrants that The ceramic cooktop will not discolor The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off The ceramic cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock The surface units will not burn out LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to CleanTop ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide G Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FSP replacement parts for control knobs WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHAL
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