Whirlpool RS600BXB manual

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    Yf I . A Note To You Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 15 H You Need Assistance Or Service 21 , wamnty 24 1-800-253-1301 Cell us with cF.lertions or comments. STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE MODEL RSGOOBXB[...]

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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 [...]

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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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    @Do not wear loose or hangiq garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. @Use only d r potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- faces could result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bul ky cloth f;;a potholder. It could ca[...]

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

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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 I Left rear - control knob Right rear control knob / Left front -control knob Right front -control knob Surface unit - indicator light surface unit marker Plug-[...]

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    Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surfacs units ...................................... 7 Adjusting the oven temperature control ....... .12 Positioning racks and pans ............................... 9 Broiling .............................................................. 12 For best air circulation ..............................[...]

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    knob diwn to coitinue c&king. SETTING HI l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil. Medium l For gravy, pudding and icing. (opposite OFF) l To cook large amounts of vegetables. Medium-low l To keep food cooking after LO l To keep food warm until rsady to serve. Product Damage Hazard l If a surfac[...]

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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 beet results, allow 1 ‘h to 2 inches (4-!j cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum[...]

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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. Sat 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 properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can ch[...]

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    Custom broil l If food Is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l tf you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77% and 163°C). Thes#e temperature settings allow the broil heating element to c[...]

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    Energy saving tips Atthough 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 IPaga Page Surface units and reflector bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,... 15 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Removing the own door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,... 17 The oven light . . . [...]

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    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 possibie wrth the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the rec[...]

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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 could result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Open the door to the first stop position. 2. Hold the door at both sides and lift it [...]

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    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than control panels) Surface unite Chrome reflector bowls Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Oven racks Oven door glass WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Sponge and warm, soapy water OR Paper to[...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN 1 Oven cavity Steel-wool pad and warm soapy water OR Commercial oven cleaners l Remove door for easier access. l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface. l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner. l Rinse well with clear water. l Use in well-ventilated room. l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to[...]

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    The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard 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 burns. l The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. Th[...]

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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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    PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected POSSIBLE CMUSE The range is not level. The oven temperature seems too low or too high. You have not preheated th,e oven as the recipe calls fair. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. The pans are not the type or size recommended iin the recipe. There is not proper air c[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from any- where in the U.S.k: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consuftant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service [...]

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    WHIRLPOOL’ -‘. Electric Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized From Date of Purchase Whirlpool service company. LIMITED WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for control knobs. FOR LI[...]