Whirlpool RS385PCB User's Manual
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1. ing is not needed when roasting The oven is preheated when you hear a one second tone 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 Off Cancel pad The time of day will show on 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 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 new offset temperature USING YOUR RANGE Broiling 1 ao N To broil at a lower temperature e If food is cooking too fast or you want t2. stances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Expo sure 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 shouid 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 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 Anti tip bracket see p 24 Plug in surface unit with one ope piece reflector ep bowi lt _ lt see pp 7 32 33 7 Control panel I see pp 7 11 32 Broil element not shown see pp 14 17 Bake element see p 14 Model and serial number pla
3. 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 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 operate The oven will not operate The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn The Sel
4. 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 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 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 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 ti
5. ALTIMER COMO wecceseccecsccesccnsnscessesnccocontntnenaccees 18 The OVEN vent ssssessssosnsoonnnnannunneeosees 22 The storage drawer ssseeesessesserensss 23 The anti tip bracket sssosnnssssnnnesseossrs 24 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 25 How the cycle Works sssssccseress 25 Before you Start csssssccscsssessecenseens 25 Setting the controls c0 ceeeees 26 Special tips icccvecescccersscsseerscscoessnestiue 28 Caring for Your Range ccsessessees 29 Surface units and reflector bowls 29 Lift UP COOKTOP esssossssossssnnnnnnoennnnnannua 31 Cleaning chart esesssesssessssosssnnnnsnnnsse 32 The oven light e sssssessoonseoneosannnnnanaeses 34 If You Need Assistance or Service 35 Warranty scccssssessssessescesssesenansnseesnaes 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 new information on your appliance Please record your model s information W
6. 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 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 37 WHIRLPOOL Electric Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for control knobs 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 li
7. KAA 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 MODELS RS385PXB RS385PCB I y J y PART NO 229C4020P025 4389351 Table of Contents Page A Note to You escccssssssseseeessseessesseenns 2 Important Safety Instructions 00 3 Parts and Features ccsscssssssscescsssees 6 Using Your Range ccccsescsssssssssserees 7 Using the surface Units sscscssssees 7 Positioning racks and pans 2 0 2 9 For best air circulation sssccssessees 9 Using aluminum foil for baking 10 The electronic oven control 2000 11 Setting the clock sssssccssseceseesssners 12 Using the electronic Minute Timer 12 Using the Off Cancel pad 00 13 Audible Signals sscsscsssssersssseees 13 Baking roasting sssrsscssrssssessscees 14 Adjusting the oven temperature Control ecsssccssssssssseesees 15 BrOtling K E E E E TTET 16 Broiling tiPS sccsssssscsssssssnscssccssseseeees 17 A Note to You Page Energy saving tipS s sccecessseseeeeeees 18 Using the electronic ME
8. The range must be installed by pee a qualified installer The range eens ay een this must be properly connected to l electrical supply and grounded anual 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 e 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 oes damman maara contact surface units areas Do alice cron along or ear unis heating lemenis or range is in use They should interior surfaces of oven until never be allowed to sit or stand they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the on any part of the range The could be bumed or injured d range such as the oven vent continued on next page 3 opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the 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 surf
9. Timer functions OFF When you press the Off Cancel pad the display will show the time of day or if CANCEL Minute Timer is also being used the time remaining 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 6 Put food in the oven During baking roasting 14 Press the Bake pad The last oven To cook at a different temperature use When baking roasting is done press the Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven For further informa tion see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 temperature to be set appears on the display the Increase Decrease pad s Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small 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 2 and 3 above When baking preheat the oven Preheat
10. VLILI 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 sot start time 4 00 in example above the oven will tum 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 food waste when using the MEALTIMER cont
11. ace 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 Keep range vents unobstructed e 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 e Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls could subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electrical shock or fire e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If panis 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 e 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 without breaking due to the sudden cha
12. aning oven Broiler pan and Steel wool pad and warm Wash rinse and dry thoroughly grid clean after soapy water Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle each use See note on page 26 Oven racks Steel wool pad and Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water OR OR The Self Cleaning cycle 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 Oven door glass Paper towel and spray e Make sure oven is cool glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water and_ Wash rinse and dry thoroughly 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 coo 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
13. ard and damage to the elements 10 USING YOUR RANGE The electronic oven control Off Increase Cancel Electronic decrease pad pads Sela qie pamm 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 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 tells 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
14. ark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 N State Route 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Whirlpool has a nation 3 If you need service wide network of autho rized Whirlpool service lt gt e ol 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 MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR Sea Whirlpool Appilances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or 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
15. be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard e 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 with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results e 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 if 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 Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position ne
16. eded 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 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 centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACKPOSITION Pull rackout Frozen pies large Lowest level or 2nd To replace racks roasts turkeys level from bottom 1 Placo rack on rack guides 1 Pull rack toward you 2 Tilt up front end 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 ika way casseroles meats AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd level muffins cakes from bottom nonfrozen pies 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 Broiling rack position is hot use potholders or oven mitts to chart on page 17 protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions c
17. eep 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 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 receptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning chart on page 32 for cleaning instruc tions 29 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Replacing 1 Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle 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 4 When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle 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 If 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
18. f Cleaning cycle will not operate The unit is not wired into a live circuit with proper volt age A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped You have not set the elec tronic control correctly You have programmed a delayed start time A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped You have not plugged in surface units all the way You are not setting the control knobs correctly You are not pushing in before turning The range clock does not show the correct time of day You have programmed a delayed start time Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Refer to pages 11 22 for setting the electronic control Wait for the start time to be reached Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn control knobs to OFF and plug in surface units all the way See Replacing on page 30 Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Reset clock to show the correct time of day See page 12 Wait for the start time to be reached 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 ar expected The oven temperature see
19. g 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 USING YOUR RANGE Press the Cook Time pad COOK TIME 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 BAKE 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 19 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 example for 3 hours 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 three hours the display will show 5 00 ilil
20. henever 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 2 1 800 253 1301 Important Safety Instructions Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and AWARNING 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 INi Nie 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 alte or not working using the range e Do not use the range for e Install or locate the range only warming or heating the room in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instructions nea aie Saas
21. il Medium highj To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes Medium __ 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 YOUR RANGE Cookware tips e Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit 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 unit 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 The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness 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 e Handles should
22. larger amount 11 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 Y 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 Timer 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
23. ly 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 Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly other than control soapy water Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing panel pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish e On brushed chrome cooktop dry the surface following the grain To help prevent finger marks after cleaning spread a thin film of baby oil on the surface Wipe away excess oil witha clean soft cloth NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Surface units No cleaning is required Spatters or spills will burn off Do not immerse in water 32 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Porcelain enamel Nonabrasive plastic e Wipe off excess spills reflector bowls scrubbing pad and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Model RS385PCB soapy water OR OR The Self Cleaning cycle Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Chrome Nonabrasive plastic e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly reflector bowls scrubbing pad and warm e Clean frequently Model RS385PXB soapy water e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Do not clean in Self Cle
24. me 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 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 k
25. mited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 03 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL 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 PART NO 229C4020P025 4389351 1884 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
26. mmended and for the shortest time possible 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 USING YOUR RANGE 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 e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 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 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 MEALTIMER control make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Settin
27. ms 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 unit 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 recom mend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Cl
28. nge in tem perature e Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set tings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite cu a a e 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 ts 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 escape before removing or replacing food Grease e Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately gt e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother aming 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 Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS exposure to these sub
29. o broil slower from the start press the Broil pad and press the Decrease pad once BROIL This temperature setting allows the broil heating element to cycle and provides slow cooking Press the Broil pad Select LO Broil 450 F by pressing the When broiling is done press the Off Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broiling rack position chart on page 17 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 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 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 7 1 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 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks 1 thick or less a A Not used for broiling Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They a
30. 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 30 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support locks into place AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Be sure support is extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support back to unlock it Lower the cooktop into place 31 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range Control knobs Sponge and warm Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight soapy water away from control panel Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e 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 Control panel Sponge and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly soapy water e Do not use steel wool or abrasive OR cleansers They may damage the Paper towel and spray finish glass cleaner e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel App
31. ould result in personal injury 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 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 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 YOUR RANGE 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 e Do not cover the entire rack with alumi num 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 result 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 haz
32. 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 e 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 become 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 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 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 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
33. rawer 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 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 If 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 Bracket optional is engaged PERN D e Grasp rear of range and carefully try to tilt ian f l Chain forward If anti tip bracket is attached to location Tmi floor or wall correctly range should not tilt forward e See Installation Instructions for further Chain lt j Mainback details Washer a and screw 24 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 o
34. re designed to drain excess liquid AWARN ING 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 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 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 reco
35. rol 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 e through a vent under the right rear surface Oven vent unit You can cook on the unit or keep food re oo s 5 paosannnm warm on it while the oven is on The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the CA vent Poor baking roasting can result NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can mek AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard e If you leave 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 22 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 II drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Ss 2 Lift back slightly and slide d
36. te see p 2 mul at Storage drawer ai a see p 23 ae Control panel Surface Surface unit Manual oven Electronic oven heating markers light switch control indicator 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 see p 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 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 acciden tally 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 bo
37. ther 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 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 START Ys nmki STOP 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 Before you start Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e 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 or bend the seal seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting TORE Or nd clean may result nor around edge 25 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE e Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the
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