Whirlpool RS6755XB User's Manual
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1. is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 36 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will naed to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number _ Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions AWARNING General e Read all instructions before using the range e Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be propery connected to electrical supply and grounded e WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by anti tip fasteners To check if the appliance is installed prop erly open the oven door and verify that the range is secured to cabinets with four screws through the mounting holes in the front frame of the oven e CAUTION Do not store things ch2. 3 Push the Broil pad The small display will Push the Start Enter pad HEAT BROIL and When broiling is done push the Off Cancel Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broiling rack position chart on page 16 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 show 500 and BROIL will light up Lili i IL fm un w BROIL 500 show on the display NOTE You can change the temperature setting any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by pushing just the Temp pad s pad The time of day will show on the disp ay and all other displays will go off 15 To broil at a lower temperature If food is cooking too fast push the Broil pad and push the W Temp pad until 325 shows on the small display e f you want food to broil slower from the start push the Broil pad and push the VW Temp pad so a temperature between 170 F and 325 77 C and 163 C shows on the small display These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking BROIL and HEAT will light up on the display Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open when ever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintai
3. You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 6 8 When the start time is reached a one second tone will sound and DELAY will go off The display will show the set cook time Lo HEAT TIMED and BAKE will light up on the display to show that the oven is heating The display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes 9 When the baking roasting time is com pleted the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show on the display You will also hear four 1 seconcl tones every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable reminder tones push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds o reactivate tones repeat this procedure To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day HOUR MINUTE UED 23 Method 3 Using Cook Time and Stop Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode Use the Temp pad s to set the desired temperature Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display After you have set the desired temperature the display will show the set temperature and the time of day BAKE will light up 3 Push the Cook Time pad 0 00
4. Clean position all the way to the right You have programmed a Wait for the start time to be reached delayed start time 36 PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected The display shows PF F1 or F3 shows on the display POSSIBLE CAUSE The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable Source The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circula tion around pan when baking Cooking utensil does not fit the surface unit being used There has been a power failure SOLUTION Level range See Installation Instruc tions Adjusting the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 14 Preheat oven when called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size 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 unit being used Reset the clock See page 11 Call for service See Step 3 on page 38 37 2 lf you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from any where in the
5. Y pad s until a time between 2 4 hours shows on the display e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil Push the Start Enter pad TIMED and HEAT will light up on the display to show that the oven is programmed for the Self Cleaning cycle NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is not latched Skip to Step 6 TIMED CLEAN To delay the start using Stop Time Push the Clean pad Push the Stop Time pad STOP TIME CLEAN and cln will light up Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows on the display The oven will automatically compute the delay start time by subtracting the set cleaning time from the set stop time Push the Start Enter pad DELAY CLEAN and the time of day will light up on the display to show that the oven is programmed to start STOP TME the Self Cleaning cycle at a later time Skip to Step 6 DELAY CLEAN To delay the start using Start Time Push the Clean pad Push the Delay Start Time pad START TIME CLEAN and cin will light up Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows on the display Push the Start Enter pad DELAY CLEAN and the time of day will light up on the display to show that the oven is programmed to
6. 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 Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight 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 Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard If a surface unit stays red for a long time the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils could result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit Home canning information The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined wi
7. You can set it in hours and minutes up to 11 hours 59 minutes The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour You will hear four 1 second tones when the set time is up 1 Push the Timer Set pad TIMER will come on and the display will show 0 00 with the colon flashing vir AAD a s g mm gt p m Gi i j 2 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time Push the up A or down pad s until the correct time shows on the display 3 Push the Start Enter pad The Minute Tirner will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started When time is up End will show on the large display and you will hear four 2 second tones You will also hear four 1 second tones every E i minute until you push one of the two Timer pads TIMER NOTE To disable the reminder tones push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds To reactivate the tones follow the same aAa procedure To cancel the Minute Timer e Push the Timer Off pad The time of day will TIMER show on the display Ee por SET Using the Off Cancel pad The Off Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock Set and Timer Set functions OFF When you push the Off Cancel pad the display CANCEL will show the time of day or if Minute Timer is also being used the time remaining Audible signals Audible s
8. a utensil on the right rear surface unit use potholders when moving it Pan handles could become hot enough to burn e Keep flammable materials away from oven vent Failure to do so could result in burns or a fire 26 Using The Self Cleaning In This Section How the cycle works Before you start Setting the controls Special tips The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like with other functions of your oven you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use electronic controls 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 This 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 28 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 Before you start Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e Hand clean the areas shown They do n
9. put food in the oven 2 Push the Bake pad io enter the Bake mode Use the Temp pad s to set the desirec temperature Push A to raise the temperature or W to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display TEMP After you have set the desired temperature the display will show the set temperature and the time of day BAKE will light up 3 Push the Cook Time pad 0 00 with the colon flashing and COOK TIME will show on the COOK display TIME 4 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the HOUR MINUTE desired cooking time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows on the display This example shows a desired baking roasling time of 30 minutes 20 5 Push the Delay Start Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show on the display and START TIME will light up Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time Push the up A or down VY pad s until the correct time shows on the display This example shows a desired start time of 2 o clock The oven will automatically shut off at 2 30 the set start time plus the set cook time Push the Start Enter pad DELAY and BAKE will light up on the display to show that the oven is programmed to start at a later tine NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the doo
10. start the Self Cleaning cycle at a later time After the start time has been set the large display will go back to showing the current time of day DELAY and CLEAN will stay on When the start time is reached DELAY will go off TIMED CLEAN and CLEAN TIME will light up and the oven will start to clean CLEAN START 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is started LOCKED lights up on the display when the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting temperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on 7 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed the time of day will show on the display 8 When the oven reaches normal baking roasting temperatures LOCKED goes cff and End and CLEAN TIME come on Move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push the Off Cancel pad 2 When LOCKED goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Special tips 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 usu
11. with the colon flashing and COOK TIME will show on the display 4 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the HOUR MINUTE desired cooking time Push the up A or T A down V pad s until the correct time shows on the display This example shows a desired baking rcasting time of 30 minutes 5 Push the Stop Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show on the display and STOP TIME will light up STOP TIME 24 6 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A or _ _ _ _ down V pad s until the correct time shows on the display This example shows a desired stop time of 2 30 The oven will automatically start cooking at 2 00 the set stop time minus the set cook time STOP TIME 7 Push the Start Enter pad DELAY and BAKE will light up on the display to show that the oven is programmed to start at a later time NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 8 When the start time is reached a one second tone will sound and DELAY will go off The display will show the set cook time Lo HEAT TIMED and BAKE will ligt up on the display to show that the oven is heating The display will count down the ba
12. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Self Cleaning Cycle 27 Caring For Your Range 31 If You Need Assistance Or Service 36 Warranty 40 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC SET IN RANGE MODELS RS675PXB RS6755XB A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers This symbol will help you avoid actions which as personal injury burns fire and electrical could cause product damage scratches dents shock etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301
13. Lo HEAT BAKE TIMED and the set cook time will light up on the display to show that the oven is heating NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature or time setting any time after pushing the StarvEnter pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 4 6 The display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes 7 When the baking roasting time is com pleted the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show on the display You will also hear four 1 second tones every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable reminder tones push ard hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds To reactivate tones repeat this procedure To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day Method 2 Using Stop Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode Use the Temp pad s to set the desired temperature Push A to raise the tempsrature or VW to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows cn the small display After you have set the desired temperature the display will show the set temperature and the time of day BAKE will light up 3 Push the Stop Time pad The time of day with the colon
14. POSITION location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level Lowest level or l 2nd level from e f rack s must be moved while oven is bottom hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury Frozen pies large roasts turkeys Angel and bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd level from bottom 2nd or 3rd level from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level fram bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart 01 page 16 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 tha 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 e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven a 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 al
15. See page 34 If NOTES you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle e Do not force the Lock Lever You could bend place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides or break it The lever is designed to stay locked Guides are counted from bottom to top until the oven is cool enough to safely open e Heat and odors are normal during the Set Wait until it moves freely Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning by opening a window or by turning on a vent cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle results e Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt Chrome reflector bowls must not be cleaned in the oven They will discolor Setting the controls 1 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 2 Lift the panel between the oven door and the control panel Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position 3 To start cleaning immediately Push the Clean pad A 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set automatically 3 00 with the colon flashing will show on the large display and cin will show on the small display TIME and CLEAN on right side and CLEAN on left side will light up 28 lf a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired use the Hour and Minute pads to set a the desired cleaning time Push the up A or down
16. 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 nationwide e network of authorized Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service t chnicians 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 telaphone directory Yellow Pages under SERVICE APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Servke Co 38 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 Whirlpoo appliance FSP replacement par
17. ace the outer window 1 Fit the bottom tabs of the frame into the bottom of the window opening 2 Push the top of the frame into place while pushing down 3 Replace the screws 33 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces other than cooktop and control panels Surface units Chrome reflector bowls Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Oven racks Oven door glass model RS675PXB OR Oven window model RS6755XB Oven cavity 34 WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel anc spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm soapy water Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water anda nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Self Cleaning cycle HOW TO CLEAN e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak Do not use steel wool 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
18. al 30 l i HEAT TMEO CLEAN _ l Oe S r M E wm qum CLEAN TIME _ A OFF CANCEL 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 27 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface units and reflector bowls Cleaning chart Removing the oven window The oven light Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found around your AWARNING home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard operating like new Make sure all controls are off and the range is cool before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep tacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from he receptacle 31 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning Chart on page 34 for cleaning instructions Replacing 1 Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before rep
19. ave set the desired temperature the display will show ihe set temperature and the time of day BAKE will light up 3 Push the Delay Start Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show on the display and START TIME will light up 4 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set ths desired start time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows on the display This example shows a desired start time of 2 o clock 5 Push the Stop Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show on the display and STOP TIME will light up STOP TIME 22 6 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows on the display This example shows a desired stop time of 2 30 This provides a cook time of 30 m nutes the difference between the start and stop times NOTE If you do not set a stop time the colon will flash on the display and STOP and COOK will flash alternately to remind you to program a stop time or a cook time See page 20 for instructions on how to set delay start and stop automatically using Cook Time and Start Time 7 Push the Start Enter pad DELAY and BAKE will light up on the display to show that the oven is programmed to start at a later time NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake roast
20. d 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 live Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper operate circuit with proper voltage voltage See Installation Instructions A household fuse has blown ora Replace household fuse or reset circuit circuit breaker has tripped breaker The oven will not operate You have not set the electronic Refer to pages 13 26 for setting the control correctly electronic control You have programmed a Wait for the start time to be reached delayed start time The surface units will not A household fuse has blown ora Replace household fuse or reset circuit circuit breaker has tripped breaker operate P You have not plugged in surface Turn control knobs to OFF and plug in units all the way surface units all the way See Replac ing on page 32 You are not setting the control Push control knobs in before turning to a knobs correctly setting Control knob s You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning to a will not turn turning setting The Self The range clock does not show Reset clock to show the correct time of Cleaning cycle the correct time of day day See page 11 will not operate The Lock Lever is not in the Move Lock Lever all the way to the right
21. do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result This section discusses two methods for starting baking roasting now and stopping automatically later and three methods for starting and stopping baking roasting automatically Read this section carefully to choose which method s is bes for you Before using the electronic MEALTIMER control make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock 01 page 11 To start baking roasting now and stop automatically Method 1 Using Cook Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 17 2 Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode Use the Temp pad s to set the desired temperature Push A to raise the tempsrature or to lower the temperature in 5 F increments Use these pads until the desired ternperature shows on the small display After you have set the desired temperature the display will show the set temperature and the time of day BAKE will light up 3 Push the Cook Time pad 0 00 with tre colon flashing and COOK TIME will show on CoOk the display TIME 4 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows on the display This example shows a desired baking roasting time of 30 minutes 5 Push the Start Enter pad
22. ere are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Match the pan to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or grease to help shorten cooking time e 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 cf 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 necessary 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 e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection 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
23. ff before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burrs e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and frem high oven tem peratures 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 bacx of the oven by screwing it out counterclock wise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Reconnect appliance at the main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during tne Self Cleaning cycle 35 If You Need Assistance Or 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 actioris 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 description 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 fin
24. ficant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or repro ductive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning e 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 e 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 in structed 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 recom mended in this Use and Care Guide Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless __ specifically recommended in this manual All other servic ing should be referred to a qualified technician e Disconnect the electrical supply 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 Cooktop control panel Left rear Plug in surface unit control with one piece knob chrome reflector bowl tt Cooktop Sones control panel knob Oven control panel mn E Automatic sen oven light Left gt NT switch front Broil ee eleme
25. flashing and STOP TIME will show on the display i SE 4 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A or A RR down W pad s until the correct time shows on the display This example shows a desired stop time of 2 o clock This provides a 2 hour cook time the difference between the time of day and the stop time STOP TIME 5 Push the Start Enter pad Lo HEAT TIMED and BAKE will light up on the display to show that the oven is heating NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes f the door is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature or time setting any time after pushing the Start Enter w a pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 4 sed PANE 6 The display will count down the baking TIMED roasting time in minutes 7 When the baking roasting time is com pleted the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show on the display You will also hear four 1 second tones every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable reminder tones push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds To reactivate tones repeat this procedure To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day To delay start and stop automatically Method 1 Using Cook Time and Start Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and
26. ham to a setting You can set them anywhere 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 unit indicator light The Surface Unit Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on 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 surface unit is accidentally left ON Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil Medium high To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting O e To keep food warm until ready to serve El Cookware tips e 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 units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which damages the cookware and or surface unt
27. ignals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not They also tell you when a cycle is completed To shut off all signals except for the end of timer tone 1 Press and hold the Stop Time pad for 4 seconds 2 Ashort tone will sound to tell you the signals have been changed Repeat the above steps to turn the signals back on 12 Baking roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further informa tion see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 Push the Bake pad 350 will light up on the small display to show the preset temperature and BAKE will light up To cook at a different temperature use the Temp pad s Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display Push the Start Enter pad Lo HEAT and BAKE light up on the display to show that the oven is preheating The temperature will increase in 5 increments NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature setting any time after pushing the Start Enter pad by pushing just the Temp pad s When baking preheat the oven Preheating is not needed when roasting The oven is preheated when you hear a one seco
28. ildren might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climb ing on it 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 cy god of the range They could be burned or injured To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Use the range only forits intended use as described in this manual Do not touch surface units areas near units heating ele ments or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heat ing elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or 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 opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door and window could also become hot enough to cause burns continued on next page 3 e Do not wear loose or hanging garment
29. king roasting time in minutes 9 When the baking roasting time is com pleted the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show on the display You will alse hear four 1 second tones every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable reminder tones pus and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds To reactivate tones repeat this procedure To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day OFF CANCEL AWARNING To avoid sickness and fuod 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 ee through a vent under the right rear surface unit ven ven You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it p while the oven is on The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent cari mett AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard e If you leave
30. lacing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 32 4 When the terminal is pushed into the recep tacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer lf a reflector bowl gets discolored some of your utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it Removing the oven window model RS6755XB f your oven has an oven window instead of the black glass door you can remove the outer glass and frame for cleaning Do not take apart a black glass door To remove the outer window 1 Turn off all controls With the door closed remove the screws from the top of the outer window frame 2 Slightly tip the window and frame out from the top 3 With both hands lift up on both sides of the frame To repl
31. n 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 parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 93 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 Assistance or Service section of this book After checking 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 Frinted on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 3188560 1904 Whirlpool Corporation Regisiered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed In U S A
32. n proper temperatures Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION _ FROM BOTTOM TYPE OF FOOD DONENESS Broiling tips Hamburger patties and e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They r S fae thin steaks 1 thick or less Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties lamb chops solit chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish Not used for broiling ke are designed to drain excess liquid and grease AWARN ING away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire Fire Hazard e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the e Place meat the correct distance from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will element Meat placed too close to the bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated element could spatter smoke burn or catch oven 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 recommended 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 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 H
33. nd tone and HEAT goes off 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 When baking roasting is done push the Off Cancel pad The time of day will show on the display and all other displays will go off 13 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 If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings you can change them by following these steps 1 Push the Bake pad and hold for about 4 seconds until the time display shows tha current temperature offset for example 00 if you have not previously adjusted the temperature 2 To adjust the temperature use the Temp TEMP pad s Push A to raise the temperature or Y to lower the temperature in 5 F increments You can set the temperature change to as low as 35 F or as high as 35 F A minus sign will appear before the number when decreas ing the temperature setting to show the sven will be cooler by the cisplayed amount 3 After making the desired adjustment push any command pad to enter the new offs st temperature Broiling 1 2
34. nt not shown Bake adi element on control knob Model and Surface serial number unit plate indicator light Surface unit marker Oven control panel ELEITF ICU OOMTICL SYSTEM OVU LEST Manual oven light switch Electronic oven control Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surface units sesssasoos seorsan annnuen re 7 Audible signals ccscccscscoresenssessnecsenennseeses 12 Positioning racks and pans 00000 TEET 9 Baking roasting ccssccscssssreesssssecescnseesssesses 13 For best air circulation ssccccossscccsens T 9 Adjusting the oven temperature control 14 Using aluminum foil for baking porter 10 Bioling aiaiaaeo anana 15 The electronic oven control 0000 PRA 10 Broiling tips ssccsssssssssssesnressossessseesenscsonnasee 16 Setting tho clock csscccsssssccssecessesseces sevesen 11 Energy saving tips cccccsscscersrscsecsercsenseceeses 17 Using the electronic Minute Timer 11 Using the electronic MEALTIMER control 17 Using the Off Cancel pad cccesseecees seeneen 12 THE oven vent cccsccnrssccscrncsssserscccnseccccccoe scenes 26 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 t
35. ot get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result 875 F 468 C CLEANING C Temperature START 1 2 3 STOP Time In Hours ie ae BS et ee ee a DO NOT hand clean seal j Hand clean frame i C Hand clean door around edge 27 e Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan without grid in the oven if you have first removed rnost of the soil by hand cleaning or in a dishwasher Ete Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard If most of the soil is not removed too much e Do not touch the oven during the Self smoking will occur The chrome broiler pan grid Cleaning cycle It could burn you will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning e Do not use commercial oven cleaners in cycle your oven Cleaners could produce hazard o Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle e Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Remove the oven racks from the oven if you Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt want them to remain shiny You can clean the and damage the oven surface oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide
36. r is latched when you try to bake roast You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing the Star Enter pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 6 When the start time is reached a one second tone will sound and DELAY will go off The display will show the set cook t me Lo HEAT TIMED and BAKE will light up on the display to show that the oven is heating The display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes When the baking roasting time is com pleted the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show on the display You will also hear four 1 second tones every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable reminder tones push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds To reactivate tones repeat this procedure tt pm fol i a m tsi lt C W 177 oy f x E pica gt o Ia m HOUR MINUTE HEAT BAKE TIMED 21 To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day Method 2 Using Start Time and Stop Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode Use the Temp pad s to set the desired temperature Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5 F incre ments Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display After you h
37. re suitable for cooktops 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 MAN 7 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 re moved 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 escape before removing or replacing food Grease ee e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately _ s e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother oe 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 it available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result e Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Signi
38. s when using the could be burned e Use only d or damp potholders on hot Surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire ers They could explode The and container particles could cause injury als on or near the range The fumes could create an explo sion and or fire hazard e Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking could subject the wiring and to damage aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electrical shock or fire the surface unit If pan is range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you potholders Moist elements Do not use a towel or e Keep range vents unobstructed e Do not heat unopened contain hot contents could cause burns e Do not store flammable materi When using the cooktop Cooking without reflector bowls components underneath them e Do not line reflector bowls with e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as 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 a
39. 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 e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish No cleaning is required Spatters or spills will burn off Do not immerse in water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Clean frequently e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Do not clean in Self Cleaning oven e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle See note on page 28 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 rungs to aid sliding e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e See Using The Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 27 30 The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door To turn the light on when the oven door is closed use the Cven Light Switch on the control panel A WARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned o
40. th high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop lf you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans ff not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop e Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop 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 e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection e To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the AWARNING oven Rack placement for specific foods Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired RACK
41. ts 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 inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e 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 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 5 Electric Range Warranty WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized From Date of Purchase Whirlpool service company LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for control knobs 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 tha
42. ttings and what command pads have been pressed e When showing the time of day the display will show hours and minutes 10 e When you are using the Minute Timer the display will show minutes and seconds in the following sequence For settings from 1 59 minutes the display will count down each second For settings 1 hour or over the display will count down each minute e When you are using Cook Time and or Stop Time the display will show hours and minutes Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and Each command pad except Off Cancel and in what order A few examples Start Enter has its own indicator The indicator Clock Set tells the oven you are going to set comes on when you push the command pad the clock Off Cancel tells the oven to turn off Setting the clock 1 Push the Clock Set pad The colon flasnes CLOCK and TIME will light up on the display m Ga a fal a ma E TA n f a D f 2 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set tha time of day Push the up A or down Y E pad s until the correct time shows on the display 3 Push the Start Enter pad NOTE If you do not want the clock time displayed push and hold the Clock Set pad for 4 seconds To display the clock time again push the Clock Set pad once Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven H works like a kitchen timer
43. uminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from ples 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 e Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will rasult AWARNING Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements Failure to follow this precaution could result in electrical shock or fire hazard and damage to the elements The electronic oven control Electronic display Clock set pad Minute 1 mm timer set Ee Ga and off eraa E Saath pads Oven SELECTOR _TIMEO OVEN OPTIONS HOUR MINUTE CONTROL selecto PA pads d BAKE BROIL CLEAN CooK a oer ENTER S A eee i Temperature Electronic Hour Minute Start enter pads MEALTIMER pads pads pad control pads Display clock e When you first plug in the range a time of day and PF will show on the temperature display If after you set the clock page 11 the display again shows PF your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock e When you are not using the oven the control is an accurate clock e When you are using the oven or Minute Timer the display will show times temperature se
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