Whirlpool Range manual

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    A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 15 If You Need Assistance Or Sewice 21 Warranty 24 1-600-253-1301 Cdl us with questions of comments. STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE MODEL RSGOOBXY[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass 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 m[...]

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    Important safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General *Do not use the range for warm- * Read all instructions before ing or heating the room. Per- using the range. sons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start[...]

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    !iiii& )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. BUse only d or damp po holders on hot sur- 7 potholders. Moist faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk Y cloth ;;a potholder. [...]

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    Grease Care and cleaning l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. .Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin range by coverin ? pan on % WI h a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of Ii an can be extin uished w[...]

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    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 sutfaco unit marker Lelt rbBr - control knob Right rear - control knob Left front -control knob Right front -control knob Surface heating - lndketor light , Plu[...]

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    Using Your Range In This Section Paw Page Using the wrfaca unib ..................................... .7 Positioning racks and pans .............................. .9 For best air circulation ..................................... 10 Using aluminum foil for baking ....................... 10 Baldnglroasting ............................................[...]

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    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. ,#I Mediumhigh l To hold a rapid boil. Medium l For gravy, pudding and icing. (opposite OFF) l To cook large amounts of vegetables. l To keep food cooking after Cookware tips l S[...]

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    Home canning information To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. l 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 hea[...]

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    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. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l 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 spac[...]

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    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. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indi[...]

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    Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is propery 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 cha[...]

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    Custom broil l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Tem- perature Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element t[...]

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    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. l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids. l Match the pan to the surface unit [...]

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    Caring For Your Range In This Section Paw Surface units and reflector bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Removing the oven door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Paw Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The oven light . . [...]

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    Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing 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 int[...]

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    Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1. Open the door to the first stop position. 2. Hold the door at both sides and liff it at [...]

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    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive [...]

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    PART Oven cavity e ~ soapy water OR ~ Commercial oven cleaners Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan HOW TO CLEAN l Make sure oven is cool. l Remove door for easier access. (See page 17.) l Clean heavily soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. l Remove door for easier access. l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface. l Follow di[...]

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    The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. I Electrical Shock and Pereonal In/ury Hezerd l 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 bums. l The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. T[...]

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    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 ca[...]

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    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 pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe. There is not proper air circula- tion around pan when baking. The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used. ! SOLUTION Le[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Conrumer Aseidance Center telephone number. Diil free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-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[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” Electric Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 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 Whirlpools’+’ service company. LIMlTED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second[...]