Whirlpool RS385PCE Bedienungsanleitung

Use And Care GUIDE SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC SLIDE-IN RANGE MODELS RS385PXE RS385PCE PART NO. 229C4020P025-1/4389866 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 ..... 26 C[...]

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 For [...]

3 Model Number ______________________ Serial Number ______________________ Purchase Date ______________________ Dealer Name _______________________ Dealer Address _____________________ Dealer Phone _______________________ 1-800-253-1301 Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free. A Note to Y ou Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance.[...]

4 Important Safety Instructions 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 T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using th[...]

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. • 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 b[...]

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 OVEN LIGHT FRONT REAR FRONT REAR ON/OFF ON/OFF CLOCK STOP TIME COOK TIME CLEAN CLEAN BROIL BAKE CANCEL CANCEL OFF TIMER O N DELAY DELAY OVEN ON OVEN ON TIMER TIMER STOP STOP CLEAN CLEAN HR HR BAKE BAKE CLEAN CLEAN BROIL BROIL LOCK LOCK SURFACE HEATING PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN OFF OFF HI LO OFF OFF HI LO OFF OFF HI L O LO OFF OFF HI L O LO Parts [...]

8 Using Y our Range To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently. Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers The solid dot in t[...]

9 USING YOUR RANGE 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. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI • To start foods cooking. • To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high • To hold a rapid boil. • To fry chicken or pancakes. Me[...]

10 USING YOUR RANGE • Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. • Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection. 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[...]

11 USING YOUR RANGE 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 wall[...]

12 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 appears on the display, your[...]

13 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 time of day duri[...]

14 After the countdown is over, 3 short tones will sound, followed by 1 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 Off/Cancel pad The Off/C[...]

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 USING YOUR RANGE BROIL CANCEL OFF BROIL 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[...]

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 USING YOUR RANGE 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[...]

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 temperature 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 the [...]

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 USING YOUR RANGE 6. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temperature 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 [...]

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 under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulat[...]

24 USING YOUR RANGE The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer before removing. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the w[...]

25 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 [...]

26 w W ARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Failure to follow the above can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes. DO NOT hand-clean seal Hand-clean frame Using the Sel f - Cleaning Cycle[...]

27 USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE 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 clean time, press the Increase or Decrease pad until the desired cleaning time shows on t[...]

28 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, the oven will turn on at 9:00. [...]

29 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[...]

30 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 range cool before cleaning. Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1. Make sure all control knobs are tur[...]

31 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Replacing 1. Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal int[...]

32 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support locks into place. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy, steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support back to unlock it. Lower the cooktop into place. NOTE: Do no[...]

33 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than control panel) Surface units HOW TO CLEAN • Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. • Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs. • Replace kno[...]

34 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART Porcelain-enamel reflector bowls (Model RS385PCE and Black Model RS385PXEB) Chrome reflector bowls (White Model RS385PXEQ) Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water OR The Self-Cleaning cycle Nonabrasive, plast[...]

35 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light To turn the light on, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. To replace the oven light: 1. Disconnect appliance at the main power supply. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise. 3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-[...]

36 POSSIBLE CAUSE The unit is not wired into a live circuit with proper voltage. A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. You have not set the elec- tronic control correctly. You have programmed a delayed start time. A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. You have not plugged in surface units all the way. Y[...]

37 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 taste or appearance of the food. The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe. There is [...]

38 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 appliance or, if service is nece[...]

39 NOTES[...]

WHIRLPOOL ® Electric Range W arranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PUR- CHASE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT SECOND YEAR THROUGH LIFE OF PRODUCT FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an aut[...]