Whirlpool RS696PXE manual

TM Use And Care GUIDE SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC DROP-IN RANGE MODEL RS696PXE PART NO. 4450275 Table of Contents (complete) ................... 2 A Note to You ................. 3 Range Safety ............... 4-7 Getting to Know Your Range .................... 8 Using Your Range ......... 9 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ..... 38 Caring for Your Range .[...]

2 T able of Contents A Note to Y ou ........................................... 3 Range Safety ......................................... 4-7 Getting to Know Y our Range ................... 8 Using Y our Range ..................................... 9 Using the surface cooking areas ........... 9 Positioning racks and pans .................. 11 For be[...]

3 Model Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Purchase Date __________________________ Dealer Name ___________________________ Dealer Address _________________________ Dealer Phone ___________________________ 1-800-253-1301 A Note to Y ou Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. Because your life is gettin[...]

4 Range Safety IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS w W ARNING T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General • Read all instructions before using the range. • Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Ins[...]

5 RANGE SAFETY • CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the range. C hildren could be burned or injured while climbing on it. • Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range i s i n use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. They could be burned or injured. • Do not operate [...]

6 RANGE SAFETY • Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. • Use only cookware approved for oven use. Follow cookware manufacturer’s instructions, espe- cially when using glass or plastic cookware. • Do not store flammable materials on or near the rang[...]

7 – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – Grease • Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop. Wipe spillovers immediately. • Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguishe[...]

8 O FF OFF HI HI LO LO O F F OFF H I HI LO LO OFF HI LO LO OFF HI HI LO LO H OT HOT SU RF SURF ACE ACE E L E C T R O N IC O V E N C O N T R O L ELECTR ONIC O VEN CO NTROL H R HR M IN MIN C O O K COOK T IM E TIME D E L A DELA Y S T ST A R AR T T IM E TIME S T ST O P OP T IM E TIME T IM E R TIMER S E T SET T IM E R TIMER O F F OFF B A K E BAKE T E M [...]

9 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 cooking areas Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF. Surface cooking area markers Th[...]

10 USING YOUR RANGE Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil elements. There are, however, a few differences: • The surface cooking area will glow red when the element is turned on. You will see the element cycling on and off – even on the HI setting – to help the area stay at [...]

11 Home canning information • Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. • Use the largest surface cooking area for best results. Also, use a canner/pan that you can center over the surface cooking area and that does not extend more than 1 inch outside the surface cooking area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not centered correctly, trap [...]

12 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 of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. • Use only one cookie[...]

13 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL HR MIN COOK TIME DELAY STAR T TIME STOP TIME TIMER SET TIMER OFF BAKE TEMP STAR T OFF ENTER CANCEL CLOCK LIGHT AUTO CLEAN CUS T OM BROIL 5 SEC O N BAKE BROIL HEAT DELAY D TIME START? STOP CLEAN TIME R TIME LOCKED COOK C F The electronic oven control Display/clock • When you first plug in the oven, every- thing on the di[...]

14 OFF CANCEL Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. Some command pads have an Indicator Light. The Indicator Light comes on when you press the command pad. The ON Indicator Light comes on when you press the Start/Enter pad for an oven function. Using the control lock The control lock prevents unwanted use of the [...]

15 Setting the clock 1. Press Clock pad. 2. Set time. Press the “up” ( ▲ ) or “down” ( ▼ ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Start clock. Disabling the clock display: If you do not want the clock time displayed, press and hold the Clock pad for 5 seconds. To display the clock time again, press and hold the Clock pad[...]

16 Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under 1 hour. You will hear four 1-second tones when the set time is up unless reminder tones are disabled [...]

17 4. Turn off Minute Timer. To cancel the Minute Timer: Press Timer Off pad. Disabling the timer reminder tones: NOTE: To disable the reminder tones , press and hold the Timer Set pad for 5 seconds. To enable the tones, follow the same step. After disabling or enabling reminder tones , a single tone will sound and the display will return to the Mi[...]

18 F BAKE START ? TEMP (example shows Bake at 375°F) Baking/roasting NOTE: See “Roasting tips” later in this section. 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans.” 2. Choose baking/roasting setting. 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press s to rais[...]

19 5. Press the Start/Enter pad. A preheat time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheat times depending on the oven temperature you select. TEMPERATURE (in °F) 0-325 330-375 380-500 As the countdown ends, the set tempera- ture replaces “PrE” on the display. You will also hear a 1-second tone. NOTES: • You [...]

20 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL HR MIN COOK TIME DELAY START TIME STOP TIME TEMP START ENTER LIGHT CUS T OM BROIL 5 SEC C F ON BAKE BROIL HEAT DELAY TIMED LOCKED? CLOCK TIMER SET TIMER OFF BAKE BAKE OFF CANCEL (factory setting of “0”) F BAKE PRESS YOU SEE B AKE USING YOUR RANGE Roasting tips • For even cooking, place the me[...]

21 USING YOUR RANGE F BAKE TEMP (example when making oven 10°F [or 5°C] hotter) PRESS YOU SEE 2. Set new offset temperature. Press ▲ to raise the temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in 10°F amounts. You can set the temperature change to as low as -30°F or as high as +30°F. A minus (-) sign will appear before the number when decreasin[...]

22 Broiling NOTES: • Preheating is not necessary when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. • See “Broiling tips” later in this section. 1. Position rack. NOTE: See the “Broiling rack position chart” for rack placement positions. 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack. 3. Close door. NOTE: Do not keep the door[...]

23 PRESS YOU SEE (time of day) USING YOUR RANGE 6. When broiling is done, turn off oven. To custom broil at a lower temperature: • If food is cooking too fast, press the Custom Broil pad and press the ▼ Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display. NOTE: If the Temp pads are held down the temperature will change faster. • If you wan[...]

24 Custom broil chart The recommended rack position is numbered lowest (1) to highest (5). For best results, as a general rule, turn meat over after approximately 2 ⁄ 3 of the broiling time. Turn chicken pieces over after approximately 1 ⁄ 2 of the broiling time. Thinner cuts, such as fish fillets, may not need to be turned. Broil with the door[...]

25 Broiling tips • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain extra liquid and grease away from the cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. • Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. • To make sure grease drains well , do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling. Energy saving[...]

26 Using the electronic MEAL TIMER TM control The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. – they will not r[...]

27 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower the tem- perature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display. (If the Temp pads are held down the temperature will change faster.) 4. Press Cook Time pad. 5[...]

28 7. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep 4 times. You will also hear four 1-second tones every minute (unless they have been disabled [see “Disabling the timer reminder tones” in the “Using the electronic Minute Timer” section]) until you press the Off/Cancel pad. Disabling the cook time reminder ton[...]

29 USING YOUR RANGE continued on next page 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tem- perature other than 350°F. Press ▲ to raise the temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display. (If the Temp pads are held down the temperature will[...]

30 TEMP F BAKE (example shows Bake at 375°F [or 191°C]) PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE OFF CANCEL (time of day) PRESS YOU SEE F BAKE B AKE 7. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep 4 times. You will also hear four 1-second tones every minute (unless they have been disabled [see “Disabling the timer reminder ton[...]

31 4. Press Cook Time pad. 5. Set cook time. Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 6. Press Delay Start Time pad. 7. Set start time. Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. T[...]

32 9. When start time is reached: A 1-second tone will sound. The display will count down the baking/ roasting time in hours and minutes (if cook time is more than 1 hour) or in minutes and seconds (if cook time is less than 1 hour). 10. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep 4 times. You will also hear four 1-s[...]

33 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display. (If the Temp pads are held down the temperature will change faster.) 4. Press Delay Start Time p[...]

34 PRESS YOU SEE (time of day) OFF CANCEL 8. Complete entry. NOTES: • You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing the Start/Enter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 7. • The display will show “door” and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when you try to bake/roast. 9. When start time is reached:[...]

35 2. Choose Bake setting. 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display. (If the Temp pads are held down the temperature will change faster.) 4. [...]

36 YOU SEE O N F BAKE HEAT D TIME TIME COOK (display counts down cook time) YOU SEE TIME COOK (example shows 2:30 stop time) PRESS YOU SEE HR MIN F BAKE STOP TIME 7. Set stop time. Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2:30. The oven will auto- [...]

37 HR MIN COOK TIME DELAY START TIME STOP TIME TIMER SET TIMER OFF BAKE TEMP START ENTER OFF CANCEL CLOCK LIGHT AUTO CLEAN CUS T OM BROIL 5 SEC 5 SEC PRESS YOU SEE OFF CANCEL (time of day) Oven vent USING YOUR RANGE 11. Turn off oven. NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER TM control setting. The oven vent Hot air and moisture [...]

38 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. Before you start Before y[...]

39 NOTES: • Do not block the vent during the Self- Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results. • Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface. Before setting the controls • Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. (See the “Setting the clock?[...]

40 PRESS YOU SEE CLEAN TIME A UTO CLEAN 3. Start oven. 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: LOCKED lights up on the display. The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 5. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: To delay start using delay start time: 1. Press Auto Clean pad. A 3 1 ⁄ 2 -hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. PRESS YOU SEE ST[...]

41 2. Set cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3 1 ⁄ 2 hours, use the Hour pad to set the desired cleaning time. Press the “up” ( ▲ ) or “down” ( ▼ ) pad(s) until a time between 2 1 ⁄ 2 -4 1 ⁄ 2 hours shows on the display. • Use 2 1 ⁄ 2 hours for light soil. • Use 3 1 ⁄ 2 -4 1 [...]

42 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: NOTES: • The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time. • The fan may stay on after the Self- Cleaning cycle ends, until the oven cools down. To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: If the oven temperature is too high for baking/roasting when you press the Off/ Cancel pad, “cln,” TIME[...]

43 Special tips • Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. • After the oven cools to room tempera- ture, 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 [...]

44 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. PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than cooktop and control panel) Broiler pan and grid (clean a[...]

45 HOW TO CLEAN • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. OR • Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. NOTE: Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding. • Make sure oven is cool. • Follow directions provided with the[...]

46 Cleaning the cooktop Your cooktop is designed for easy care. However, you need to maintain your ceramic glass cooktop differently than you would standard electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heatin[...]

47 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning tips What to use: • Cooktop Polishing Creme (included with your range) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge – This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using the creme, follow the instructions on the container. • Razor scraper in a holder – Use to remove cooke[...]

48 Removing the oven door For normal use of your oven, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you have to remove the door follow the instruc- tions in this section. The oven door is heavy. Use both hands to remove and replace the door. Do not lift and carry the door by the handle. To remove and replace the door you may need help. To remove[...]

49 The oven lights The oven lights will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the lights on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light pad LIGHT on the control panel. To replace an oven light: 1. Disconnect power and make sure the oven is cool before replacing the light bulb. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by [...]

50 Other possible problems and their causes: CAUSE • You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating. • You have accidentally set the control lock. See the “Using the control lock” section on page 14. • You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the s[...]

51 PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected The display is showing “PF” “F” followed by a number shows on the display CAUSE • The range is not level. (See Installation Instructions.) • The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See the “Adjusting the oven temperature control” section on page 20 to adjust the oven tempe[...]

52 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance * … Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in t[...]

53 NOTES[...]

54 Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION .................................. 12 ASSISTANCE .......................................... 52 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ 12 Pans ............[...]

55 TOPIC PAGE SERVICE ................................................. 52 SURFACE COOKING AREAS Ceramic glass cooktop .......................... 10 Control knobs .......................................... 9 Control setting guide ............................... 9 Hot surface indicator light ....................... 9 Surface cooking area markers ...[...]

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