Whirlpool RS675PXB manual

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    A Note To You 2 ;~g~~“~- 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Usin The Setf 8 eaning Cyde 27 Caring For Your Range 31 If You Need tzzz 36 Warranty 40 1-800-253-I 301 Call us with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE MODELS RS675PXB RS6755XB[...]

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    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. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions General l Read all instructions before using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be roperly connected to electrica P supply and grounded. l Do not operate the range if it is damage[...]

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    l 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. l Use only d or damp po holders on hot r potholders. M’oist surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heatinq elements. Do not use a toG/el or bulky cloth for a potholder. It cou[...]

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    Grease l Grease is flammable. Do nlot allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe s8pill- overs immediately. l Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on range by coverin fitted lid, cookie s 97 WI h a well- 9 eet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of E an can be extin 9 uished with aking sod[...]

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    This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all park and features. Cook-top control panel Left rear control - knob Right rear control - knob bft front control - knob Right front control - knob Surface unit indicator - light Surface unit markes Plug-in surface unit with[...]

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    Using Your Range In This Section Page Uslng the surface units ..................................... .7 Positioning racks and pans ..................... ........ .9 For best air circulation ............................. ......... 9 Using aluminum foil for baking.. ............. ....... 10 The dectronic oven control.. ................... ....... 10 S[...]

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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. SElTlNG HI RECOMMENDED USE . To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pancak Medium l For gravy, pudding and [...]

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    Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one reck, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered iii the oven. Rack placement for specific foods: FOOD 1 RACK POSlTlON Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys Lowest level or 2nd level from bottom Angel and bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats 2nd level from b[...]

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    Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spiiiovers fr(Drn pies or casseroles: l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rac’k with the food. Turn up foil edges and make 8ure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all ‘around than the dish holding the food. l Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. lt will reduce air cir[...]

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    Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to ds and in what order. A few examples: -CiocWSet tells the oven you are going to set the clock. Each command pad (except Off/Cancel and Start/Enter) has its own indicator. The indicator comes on when you push the command pad. -Off/Cancel tells the oven to turn off. Setting the clock 1. Push the Clo[...]

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    2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show on the large display and you will hear four 2-second [...]

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    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turrling on the oven. To change rack position, ILift rack at front and pull out. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” orI page 9. 2. Push the Bake pad. "350"" will light up on the small display to show the preset temperature and BAKE will light up. 3. [...]

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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 accural:e temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. ff, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can c[...]

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    Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 16. 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. Push the Broil pad. The small display will show “500”” and BROIL will light [...]

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    To broil at a lower temperature: l If food is cooking too fast, push the Broil pad and push the V Temp pad until ‘325”” shows on the small display. l tf you want food to broil slower from ithe start, push the Broil pad and push the V Temp pad so a temperature between 170°F and 325’lz (77°C and 163°C) shows on the small display. These tem[...]

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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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    2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or to lower the temperature in 5°F increments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display. After you have set the desired temperature, the display will show the set temperature and the time o[...]

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    To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method 2-Using Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temp’srature or V to lower th[...]

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    7. When the baking/roasting time is corn- pleted, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times and “End” will show on the display. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds. TO reactivate tones, repeat this proce[...]

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    5. Push the Delay Start Time pad. The timI of day with the colon flashing will show on I:he display and START TIME will light up. 6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. This example shows a desired start timtb of 2 o’clock. The oven[...]

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    To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method 2-Using Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Posltlon the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V[...]

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    6. 7. 6. 9. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or ‘down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a cook time of 30 m nutes (the difference between the start and stop times). NOTE: If you do not set a stop time, the colon w[...]

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    Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) property and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small d[...]

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    6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 230. The oven will automatically start cooking at 2:00 (the set stop time minus the set cook time). 7. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and OAKE will light[...]

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    To avoid sickness and ftiod waste when using the MEALTIMElPcontrol: l Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. l 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 [...]

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    Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page How the cycle worb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Page getting the conbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    l Remove the broiler pan grid and any poits and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without grid) in the oven if you have first removed rnost of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Se[...]

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    If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows on the display. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil. Push the Start/Enter pad. TIMED and HEAT will light up on the [...]

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    6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle Is started, LOCKED lights up on the display when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/ roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle Is completed, the time of day will show on the display. 6. When the oven reaches no[...]

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    Caring For Your Range I In This Section Page Page I I Surface unit8 and reflector bowls .......... ....... 31 Cleaning chart .................................................. 34 Removing the oven window .................... ....... 33 The oven light ..................... ..I .......................... 35 I Your range is designed for easy care. You[...]

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    4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning Chart” on page 34 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all control knobs are turned ott and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl wit!1 the surface unit receptacle and the element hzAd- down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as l[...]

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    4. When the terminal is pushed into the recep- tacle as far as it will go,, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. The element hold-down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around. NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, the[...]

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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 thoroughfy. Do not soak. l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the kn[...]

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    The oven light The oven light will come Ion 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. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and hght bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the lilaht bulb. Failure to do so [...]

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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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    I PROBLEM Cooking resutts are not what you expected The display shows “PF” “Fl ” or “F3” shows on the display POSSIBLE CAUSE The range is not level. The oven temperature seems too low or too high. Y’ou have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for. Tine recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. The pan used [...]

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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.A. l-800-253-1 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, ff service is necessary, recommend a qualified service [...]

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    m Electric Range Warranty repair labor to correct defects in must be provided by an authorized FSP replacement parts for control knobs. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date 01 Purchase I WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range 2. Instruct you how to u[...]