Whirlpool RS677PX manual

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    A Note To You 2 ImportantSafety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 !%~~ng Cyde 29 Carin For Your ange I! 33 If You Need ~~~ 37 Warranty 40 1400-253-1301 Call us with qmtions or comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE MODEL RS677PX ++3[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, mrI&/ass 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 Do not operate the range if it l Read all instructions before is damaged or not working using the range. properly. l Install or locate the range only l Do not use the range for in accordance with the pro- warming or heatin the room. vided Installation Instructions. Persons could be urned or % injured, or a fi[...]

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    l Do not wear loose or hanging arments when usin 8 hey could ignite if t 1 the range. ey touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. l Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot r surfaces ma result in burns from steam. b o not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bul ‘a, cloth fo;or~otholder. It coul [...]

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    Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. 30 not use water on grease ‘ires. Never pick up a flaming Dan. Smother flamin ‘ange by coverin pan on fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat 7l WI h a well- 9 ray. Flaming grease outside of Dan can be extin uished with Daking soda o[...]

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    Parts And katums the location and appearance of all parts and features. This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with cooktop control panel Solid element t surface unit z Automatic WI- Model and serial num plate elelnent SurfoCO unit markw Oven control panel Electronic oven control ~~IUUI oven 6 k[...]

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    Using Your Range - - In This Section Page Page Using the surface units.. ................... .7 Adjusting the oven temperature Positioning racks and pans.. ............ .9 control ............................................... 15 For best air circulation 16 .................... .10 Broiling .............................................. Using alum[...]

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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 RECOMMENDED USE HI l To start foods cookina. l To bring liquids to a boil. I Medium-high l To hokf a raDid boil. -1 l To fry chicken or pan cakes. I Medium l For gravy, p[...]

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    Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of surface units and cause damage to the cooktop. To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. Some canners have ridged bot- toms (porcelain enamelware) and ar[...]

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    For best air circulation The 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 l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minim[...]

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    The electronic oven control Electronic Clock set Elect&c Minute StarVenter MEALTIMER padm pads pad control pad8 Display/clock l When you first connect the range to power, a time of day and “PF will show in the temperature display. If, after you set the clock (page 12), the display again shows “PF, your electricity was off for a while. Reset[...]

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    Setting the clock 1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up in the display. 2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time of day. Push the “up” (A) or ‘down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed, push and hold the Cl[...]

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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 in the display. RR 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immedi- ately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show in the large display and you will hear four 2-se[...]

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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 information, SW “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push the Bake pad. 350”” will light up in the small display to show the preset temperature. The time of day and BAKE will light up. 3. T[...]

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    6. Put food in the oven. During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red. 7. When baking/roasting is done, push the Off/Cancel pad. The time of day will show in the display and all other displays will go off. Adjusti[...]

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    Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Push the Broil pad. The small display will show “500”“. The time of day an[...]

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    l Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures. NOTE: Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. Broiling rack position chart RACK POSI- TION FROM BOlTOM 4 3 2 TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks, l/i” 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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    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 increments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display. After you have set the desired temperature, the display will show the set temperature and the time[...]

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    7. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automati- cally, beep four times and “End” will show in 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 sec- onds. To reactivate tones, repeat this proc[...]

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    5. Push the Start/Enter pad. “Lo”“, HEAT, TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is heating. NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 min- utes if the door is latched when you try to bake/roast. You can change the temperature or time setting any time after pushing the Start/ E[...]

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    3. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and COOK TIME will show in the display. 4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking/ roasting time of 30 minutes. 5. Push the Delay Start T[...]

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    heating. ihe display will count down the baking/roasting time in minutes. 9. When the baking/roasting time Is com- pleted, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times and “End” will show in the display. You will also hear four l-second tones every minute until you push the off/ Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, push and hol[...]

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    4. 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 in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. 5. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and STOP TIME will light up. 6. 7. Use the Hour[...]

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    8. When the start time Is reached, a one- second tone will sound and DELAY will go off. The display will show the set cook time. “Lo”“, HEAT, TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is heating. The display will count down the baking/roasting time in minutes. 9. When the baking/roasting time is com- pleted, the oven w[...]

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    4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking! roasting time of 30 minutes. 5. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and STOP TIME will light up. 6. Use[...]

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    8. When the start time is reached, a one- second tone will sound and DELAY will go off. The display will show the set cook time. “Lo”“, HEAT, TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is heating. The display will count down the baking/roasting time in minutes. 9. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven wil[...]

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    The oven vent 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. Poor baking/ roasting can result. 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: l Whi[...]

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    Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle I In This Section Page Page I I How the cycle works ....................... .29 Setting the controls .......................... 30 Before you start ................................ 29 Special tips ........................................ 33 I The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with[...]

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    l Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or 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 Self-Cl[...]

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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 hous shows in 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 in the d[...]

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    5. To delay the start using Start Time: Push the Clean pad. Push the Delay Start Time pad. START, TIME, CLEAN and “cln” will light up. 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 in the display. Push the StarVEnter pad. DELAY, CLEAN and the time of day w[...]

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

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    2. For best results, wipe off surface units with a damp sponge and soapy water after each use. Remove burned-on food with a soap-filled scrubbing pad. Rinse well. The red spot in the center of the surface unit will gradually wash off. This is normal and will not affect the operation of the surface unit. NOTE: Make sure plastic scrubbing pad does no[...]

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    Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help YOU clean the rest c PART - Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than cooktop and control panels) Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity . - WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Sponge and warm, soapy water OR Paper towel and s[...]

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    The oven light The oven light will come on 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 light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so c[...]

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    tf You Need Assistance OrService 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 cal[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instruc- results are not tions.) what you expected The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control. too low or too high. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 15.) You have not preheated the Preheat oven when called for [...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 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 appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service company[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL@ Electric Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized WhirlpooiSM service company. LlMllED WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for control knobs. F[...]