Whirlpool RS660BXV manual

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    Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 4 USING YOUR RANGE. 5 Using the Surface Units 5 Optional Canning Kit 6 Setting the Clock 7 Using the Minute Timer 7 Using the Oven Controls 8 Baking 8 Broiling 10 Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock 11 Oven Vent 12 Optional Rotisserie Optional Door Pane[...]

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    IMPORTANT 1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but ploy with any port of the range, not over another surface unit to or leave them unattended near it. ovoid burns, injury and to help They could be burned or injured. prevent the utensil from being 2. DO NOT store things children pushed off the surface units. might wont a[...]

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    Parts and features Model RS660BXV AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER* STOP CLO~KIMINUTE TIMER T!ME SURFACE UNIT INDICATOR LEFT REAR START CONTROL KNOB TIME ONE-PIECE CHROME REAR SURFACE REFLECTOR BOWLS UNIT SIGNAL LIGHT PLUG-IN SURFACE UNITS ‘RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB , OVEN VENT PANEL LEFl FRONT CONTROL KNOB FRONT SURFACE UNIT SIGNAL LIGHT RIGHT FRONT SURFACE UN[...]

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    OVEN “HEATING” Using your range Using the Surface Units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to Q setting. They con be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Signal light One of the signal lights will glow when a surf[...]

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    Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms [woks, ridged bottom canners or tea kettles] are not recommended. See the Cooking Guide for important utensil information. Optional Canning Kit (Part NO. 242905) The large diameter of most water-bath or press[...]

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    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 right 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[...]

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    Using the Oven Controls Baking Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1Yz to 2 inches (4-5 cm] between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more i[...]

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    Adjusting the Oven Tempemture Control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But when comparing to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. If after [...]

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    Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm]. The door will stay open by itself. Custom Broil 3 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 4. Set the Oven Select[...]

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    Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock The automatic MEALTIMER* Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, efc...undercooking will result. ‘Tmk[...]

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    To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. 4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE. 5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking tempera[...]

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    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK-79/261881) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Optional Door Panel Pat If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits; White (Kit No. 814071) [...]

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    Surface Units and Reflector Bowls 2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning Chart” on page 19 for cleaning instructions. 14[...]

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    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. 2. Line up 0~ bowl with tacle and clip. lenings in the reflector the surface unit recep- the element hold dow 4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of[...]

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    Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Before You Start 1. Clean the shaded areas by hand. They do not get hot enough DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal. during the Self-Cleaning cycle for DO NOT move if [...]

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    Setting the Controls Be sure the k&hen Is ventilated during the SeWCleanIng cycle. This will help normal smoke and heat odors to disappear from the room as quickly as posslbl 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. The “on” Signal Light will come on, 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours. . Us[...]

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    Special Tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. l If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not[...]

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    Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surtaces (stalnless steel finish) Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots. l Wipe off regularly when range is COOI. l Do not allow food containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids will remove the glossy flnish. l[...]

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    The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door, To Replace: 3. Remove the light bulbfrom its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. 2. Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side. 4. Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder in place. Turn the po[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calhg for if cooking results aren’t what you assistance... expected: Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. if nothing operates: l Is the range wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See I[...]

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    3. If you need service*... Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran- chised TECH- CAREa Service TECH-CARE Companies. FRANCHISED SERVICE TECH-CARE serv- ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war- ranty and provide after-warranty service,anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE@ servic[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY EROOI LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE 1 service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct th[...]