Whirlpool RS386PXE manual

Table of Contents (complete) ................... 2 A Note to You ................. 3 Important Safety Instructions ................. 4-6 Parts and Features ........ 7 Using Your Range ......... 8 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ..... 25 Caring for Your Range .................. 29 If You Need Assistance or Service ..................... 33 Warranty ...[...]

2 T able of Contents Page A Note to You ........................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions .............. 4-6 Parts and Features ................................... 7 Using Your Range .................................... 8 Using the surface units ......................... 8 Positioning racks and pans ................. 10 Fo[...]

3 A Note to Y ou 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 o[...]

4 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 the symbol. w W ARNING • Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly. • Do not use the range for warming or heating [...]

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cook- top and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified techni- cian immediately. • 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 [...]

6 When using the oven • 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 pot holder contact hot heating elements in oven. • Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Grease • Grease is flammable. Do not allow greas[...]

7 FRONT REAR FRONT REAR ON/OFF CLOCK STOP TIME COOK TIME CLEAN BROIL BAKE CANCEL OFF TIMER O N DELAY OVEN ON TIMER STOP CLEAN HR BAKE CLEAN BROIL LOCK OVEN LIGHT SURFACE HEATING PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN OFF HI LO OFF HI LO OFF HI LO OFF HI LO Surface unit markers (p. 8) Manual oven light switch (p. 32) Control panel Parts and Features This section[...]

8 w W ARNING Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or burns. Until you get used to the settings, use the chart at right as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. HOT SURFACE Using Y our Range To get the best cooking[...]

9 USING YOUR RANGE Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: • The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off – even on HI setting – to maintain the proper tempe[...]

10 USING YOUR RANGE Positioning racks and pans To remove racks: 1. Pull rack toward you. 2. Tilt up front end. 3. Pull rack out. To replace racks: 1. Place rack on rack guides. 2. Tilt up front end. 3. Push rack in until it clears the stop. 4. Lower front and push rack in the rest of the way. General guidelines • Before turning on the oven, place[...]

11 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. • Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. • For best results, allow 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. • Use only o[...]

12 The electronic oven control USING YOUR RANGE ON/OFF CLOCK STOP TIME COOK TIME CLEAN BROIL BAKE CANCEL OFF TIMER O N DELAY OVEN ON TIMER STOP CLEAN HR BAKE CLEAN BROIL LOCK Display/clock • 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 13), “PF” again [...]

13 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. 2. Use the Increase/Decrease pads to set the time of day. Press the “up” ( ▲ ) or “down” ( ▼ ) pad until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Press the Clock pad. NOTES: • You cannot change[...]

14 USING YOUR RANGE After the countdown is over, three short tones will sound, followed by one tone that sounds every 6 seconds until you press any other command pad. To reset the Minute Timer: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on page 13. To cancel the Minute Timer: Press Timer On/Off pad until TIMER stops flashing on the display (about 4 seconds). Using the o[...]

15 USING YOUR RANGE Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display. 3. To cook at a different temperature, use the Increase/Decrease pad(s). Press ▲ to raise th[...]

16 USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the temperature calibration by following these[...]

17 Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 18. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [10 cm]). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Press the Broil pad. 5. Select LO Broil (450°F) by pressing the Increase ( ▲[...]

18 USING YOUR RANGE RACK POSITION FROM BOTTOM 4 3 2 1 TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks, 1 ⁄ 2 " thick or less 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, whole fish Not used for broil[...]

19 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: • Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fitting lids. • Match the pan to the surfa[...]

20 2. Press the Cook Time pad. 3. Press the Increase pad until the desired baking/roasting time shows on the display. 4. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temp- erature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound. 5. Press Increase or Decrease pad until the desired temperature shows on the display. 6. When th[...]

21 USING YOUR RANGE To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Press the Cook Time pad. 3. Press the Increase pad until the desired baking/roasting time shows on the display. 4. Press the Stop Time pad. The time displayed will be the time of day plus the cook time. For example, if the c[...]

22 6. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temp- erature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound. 7. Press Increase or Decrease pad until the desired temperature shows on the display. 8. At the set start time (4:00 in example above), the oven will turn on automati- cally. When the oven starts to heat, ON and[...]

23 USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent w W ARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located at the back of the cooktop. The vent is needed for air circula- tion. Do not block the vent by using extra large pans or covers. You [...]

24 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. w W ARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to floor or wall. Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Do not push down [...]

25 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 the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. w W ARNING Burn[...]

26 Setting the controls Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 13.) To start the Self-Cleaning cycle now: 1. Press the Clean pad. The display will show “----”. 2. To set the cleaning time, press the Increase or Decrease pad until the desired cleaning time shows on the display. You can set the[...]

27 USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE 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 3 hours, the display will show 10:00. 4. Press the Increase pad to set the stop time. If you have set a 12:00 stop time and a 3-hour cleaning time, t[...]

28 Special tips • Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. • 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. • Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a v[...]

29 Caring for Y our Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning. Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic c[...]

30 To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions: • Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs. • Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board. • Do not allow anything that may melt [...]

31 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean the other parts of your range. PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than cooktop and control panel) HOW TO CLEAN • Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. • Do [...]

32 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water OR The Self-Cleaning cycle Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Self-Cleaning cycle • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. • Do not clean in Self-Cleaning cycle. (See note o[...]

33 If Y ou 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 o[...]

34 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected The display shows “PF” “F-” shows on the display POSSIBLE CAUSE The range is not level. The oven temperature seems too low or too high. You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for. The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the[...]

35 2. If you need assistance … Call the 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 appli- ance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified serv[...]

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