Whirlpool RS313PXY User's Manual
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1. Angel and bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes non frozen pies 2nd or 3rd level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling chart on page 14 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e lf rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm 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 an other Using aluminum foil for bak2. 25 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE SOLUTION Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting PROBLEM The oven will not operate POSSIBLE CAUSE The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL A delayed start time has been set Wait for the start time to be reached Turn the Thermostat to a temperature setting Set the MEALTIMER clock correctly See Using the MEALTIMER clock on page 16 The Thermostat is not turned to a temperature setting The MEALTIMER clock is not set correctly Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The surface units will not operate Surface units are not plugged in all the way Plug surface units in all the way See Replacing on page 20 Push control knobs in before turning to a setting The control knobs are not set correctly Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Control knob s will not turn You are not pushing in before turning Cooking results are not what you expected Level range See Installation Instruc tions The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven was not prehea
3. a before servicing the range multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher 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 Oven vent Control panel Plug in surface unit with one piece chrome Automatic reflector bowl oven light pA switch Model and serial number plate Anti tip bracket Removable storage drawer Broil element Bake element Control panel Left front Left rear Right rear Right front control control MEALTIMER Oven control control knob knob Thermostat clock Minute Timer selector knob knob e met aoe HL l Surface Oven Start Stop Surface Manual heating heating time time unit oven indicator indicator marker light light light switch USING YOUR RANGE Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units Positioning racks and pans For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking Setting the clock Using the Minute Timer Baking roasting Adjusting the oven temperature control Broiling Broiling chart Broiling tips Energy saving tips Using the MEALTIMER clock The oven vent The storage drawer The anti tip brackets To obtain the best cooking results possible it is important that you operate your range properly This section tells you everything you need to know for ef
4. 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 27 WHIRLPOOL Electric Cooking Product Warranty WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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 WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooking product 2 Instruct you how to use the cooking product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 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
5. 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 Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation PART NO 56001180142 816984 Rev A 208136 1020 Rev 1 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in Canada
6. 8 eCAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climb ing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured Do not operate the range if it is Aage or not working prop erly Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start eUse the range only for its in tended use as described in this manual eDO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS AREAS NEAR UNITS HEATING ELEMENTS 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 may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop oven door and win dow Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned continued on next page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use only dry poth
7. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range lf You Need Assistance Or Service 25 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING SLIDE IN ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RS313PXY 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 Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli ance This will help us notify you about any new information 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 This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury burns fire and which could cause product damage electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a q
8. NING Burn and Fire Hazard e f you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use potholders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Keep flammable materials away from oven vent Failure to do so can result in burns or a fire 17 USING YOUR RANGE The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip brackets Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 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 The anti tip brackets 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 brackets properly secured To verify the anti tip brackets are engaged Remove storage drawer e Look to see if the anti tip brackets are attached to floor with screws e Make sure rear leveling legs are posi ti
9. ck of the oven by pushing the wire holder to the side and pulling out bulb cover 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder into place Reconnect appliance at the main power supply 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 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 or Replace household fuse or reset circuit a circuit breaker has tripped breaker continued on next page
10. eel to pit e You should wash all foods from your stainless steel cooktop as soon as possible e When cleaning stainless steel with a cleaner use a cleaner specially designed for stainless steel No cleaning required Spatters or spills will burn off Do not immerse in water Chrome reflector Warm soapy water Wash rinse and dry thoroughly bowls and anonabrasive e Clean frequently plastic scrubbing pad Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Stainless steel cooktop surface Sponge and warm soapy water Water and mild scouring powder Stainless steel or steel wool sponge scouring powder and water Broiler pan and Steel wool pad and grid clean after warm soapy water each use Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water continued on next page 23 e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly CARING FOR YOUR RANGE WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Paper towel and spray Make sure oven is cool glass cleaner Follow directions provided with the OR Cleaner Warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven door glass i i e Make sure oven is cool e Remove door for easier access See page 22 e Wash rinse and dry well Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water Oven cavity Spo
11. ficient 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 USING YOUR RANGE 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 a RECOMMENDED USE HI e To start foods cooking 2 To bring liquids to a boil To hold a rapid boil To fry chicken or pan cakes _ 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 e To keep food warm until ready to serve 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 utensils that make good contact with the surface units Utensil
12. ime you are not satisfied with the temperature settings you can change them by following these steps 1 Turn the Thermostat to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control Locking Notches Tooth knob Note the position of the notches Screws 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle To raise To lower firmly and move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch closer to HI Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C A Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away from the broil element See Broiling chart on page 14 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Thermostat to BROIL The OVEN HEATING indicator Light will come on NOTE Preheating broiler is suggested when searing rare beef steaks 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Thermostat to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 13 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling chart Use the following times and settings as a guide when broiling Increase o
13. ing 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 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 because it will damage them and could result in shock or fire hazard 10 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob until the timer hand passes the setting you wa
14. nge and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR i Commercial oven e Remove door for easier access cleaners Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Rinse well with clear water e Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur e Place a piece of foil on the oven floor to catch spillovers Make sure foil is centered and does not touch heating element Heavy duty aluminum foil 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 Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury 24 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To replace the oven light 1 Disconnect appliance at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the ba
15. nit 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 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 USING YOUR RANGE 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 Optional canning kit 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 If 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 Whirlpools service company Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large Lowest level or roasts turkeys 2nd level from bottom 2nd level from bottom
16. not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel Paper towel and spray glass cleaner 22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE HOWTOCLEAN A nua e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Use non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish 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 PART WHAT TO USE Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm other than control soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly to remove small stains and streaks e Use a paste made of water and a mild scouring powder on heavily soiled areas Be sure to rub in the direction of the polish lines on the stainless steel to preserve the finish e Small dark spots may occur on your stainless steel range cooktop This is caused by heat oxidation of the steel and is in no way harmful To prevent spots never use more heat than is necessary To remove spots scour vigor ously with a stainless steel or steel wool sponge and a paste made of scouring powder and water Rub in the direction of the polish lines NOTES e Certain foods and seasonings containing salt may in time cause stainless st
17. nt 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF 11 USING YOUR RANGE 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 information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Thermostat to the baking roasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 5 When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Thermo stat to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 12 _ 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 If after using the oven for a period of t
18. olders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire e Keep range vents unobstructed 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 can create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop e Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage e Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency e Check to be sure glass cook ing utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other lazed utensils are suitable or cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set tings A boilover could resul
19. oned under brackets e See Installation Instructions for further details 18 Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Surface units and reflector bowls 19 Cleaning chart Lift up cooktop The oven light Removing the oven door Your range is designed for ease of care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARNING around your home Cleaning your range Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning chart on page 23 for cleaning instruc tions Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off before replacing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle 20 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 terminal is pushed into the
20. our new oven has 2 shipping retaining brackets held in place with screws They are located above the hinge arm slot Remove and discard brackets before attempting to remove oven door AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven door is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock To remove door 1 Open the door to the Broil Stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift up and out To replace door 1 Be sure hinge arms are in the open position See illustration 2 Hold door at both sides and insert hinge arms into range slots 3 Push bottom of door toward range with your knee Shipping NOTE Hinge arms must go into the range slots retaining evenly Bottom door corners should be in as far bracket as they can go If door does not line up remove and repeat Steps 1 2 and 3 Hinge arm Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from soapy water 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 Control panel Sponge and warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do
21. panies 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 tele phone directory Yellow Pages under 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 Service Co 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer
22. r decrease broiling times or move pan to different rack positions to suit personal preference Use a reliable cookbook for additional information when broiling foods not listed in the chart below Broiling rack positions RACK MINUTES PER SIDE POSITION Side 1 Side 2 ott 45 16 69 3 4 THICKNESS Beef Steaks frozen 1in N _ _ Rare Medium Well done Beef Steaks Rare Q m O c J a Ww D O h v o D a o 16 19 13 16 5 7 6 O lo _ 2 j4 Medium Well done Beef Steaks Rare 3 2 4 3 2 11 13 9 11 3 2 17 19 16 18 _ 5 2 N at se N ja 11 2 in oO Well done 1 2 in _ 5 Medium Well done Lamb Chops ERSE 6 7 10 12 5 6 25 30 11 12 10 11 1 4 in 1 21bs s Liver Chicken split Fish Whole Steaks 14 11 16 Py amp USING YOUR RANGE Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire Refer to Broiling chart on page 14 ora reliable cookbook for correct broiling times 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 AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too clo
23. receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle Make sure surface unit is properly positioned and level NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 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 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 Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at the center and swing the support rod up 2 Carefully lower the cooktop onto the support rod Be sure the tip of the rod fits securely in the cooktop AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Be sure the rod is held securely The cooktop could accidentally fall and injure you Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 3 Wipe with a sponge and warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 4 To lower cooktop lift cooktop at the center and swing support rod back and down into the storage position Lower the cooktop 21 _ CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing the oven door It is easier to clean the oven with the oven door removed NOTE Y
24. rn both the Oven Selector and Thermostat to OFF To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 4 Set the Thermostat to the baking roasting temperature you want 5 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and the Thermostat to OFF 16 AWARNING To avoid sickness and food 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 USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it 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 can melt AWAR
25. s warm Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it 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 15 USING YOUR RANGE Using the MEALTIMER clock The MEALTIMER clock 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 MEALTIMER clock make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking roasting to start 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off l 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 5 Set the Thermostat to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached 6 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time tu
26. s with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheat ing which damages the utensil and or surface unit 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 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 be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard lf 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 can result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent dam age use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to con tinue cooking e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit Home canning information To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results e Use the largest surface u
27. se to the element may 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 may 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 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 i e Match the pan to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat 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 of the oven when possible e Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit e Keep reflector pans clean for best heat reflection 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 i
28. t and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite IN 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 is cool If a rack must be removed while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food _ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease Care and cleaning e Grease is flammable Do not e Do not soak removable heating allow grease to collect around elements in water The element cooktop or in vents Wipe spill will be damaged and shock or overs immediately fire could result e Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide e Do not use water on grease e Do not repair or replace any fires Never pick up a flaming part of the range unless specifi pan Smother flaming pan on cally recommended in this range by covering with a well manual All other servicing fitted lid cookie sheet or flat should be referred to a qualified tray Flaming grease outside of technician pan can be endured with e Disconnect the electrical supply baking soda or if available
29. ted as Preheat oven if called for in recipe the recipe calls for Use only tested recipes from a reliable source The recipe is not a tested recipe or is not from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking 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 The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used 26 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 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 Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nation inl wide network of autho seavice ized Whirlpool service com
30. uestion concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 25 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need 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 Dea ler Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following General eRead all instructions before using the range einstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instructions Range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded eWARNING To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by properly installed anti tip brack ets To check if the brackets are installed properly see The anti tip brackets on page 1
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