Whirlpool RS310PXE manuale d’uso

ST ANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC SLIDE-IN RANGE MODEL RS310PXE Home Appliances Use And Care GUIDE Table of Contents (complete) ................... 2 A Note to You ................. 2 Important Safety Instructions ................. 3-5 Parts and Features ........ 6 Using Your Range ......... 7 Caring for Your Range .................. 18 If You Need Assis[...]

2 T able of Contents Page A Note to You ........................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions .............. 3-5 Parts and Features ................................... 6 Using Your Range .................................... 7 Using the surface units ......................... 7 Positioning racks and pans ................... 9 F[...]

3 Imp or tant S afet y Inst ructions Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. 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 To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage[...]

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cooktop, and the oven door, could also become hot enough to cause burns. • Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard. When using the cooktop • Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls could sub- j[...]

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Never leave surface units unat- tended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite. • Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of t[...]

6 FRONT REAR PUSH TO TURN OVEN LIGHT SELECTOR OVEN TEMP SURFACE HEATING OVEN HEATING REAR PUSH TO TURN FRONT CLOCK TIMER ON/OFF OFF HI L O LO OFF HI HI LO LO OFF OFF HI LO OFF OFF HI LO O F F B R O I L B A K E B R O I L 5 0 0 4 5 0 4 0 0 3 5 0 3 0 0 2 5 0 2 0 0 W A R M FRONT REAR PUSH TO TURN OVEN LIGHT SELECTOR OVEN TEMP SURFACE HEATING OVEN HEATI[...]

7 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[...]

8 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[...]

9 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. • To prolong the life of the elements: – Prepare small batches at a time. – Do not use elements for canning all day. • Re[...]

10 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[...]

11 Setting the clock 1. Press the Clock pad. 2. Press the Increase or Decrease pad until the correct time is displayed. Using the Minute T imer 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 24 hours. You can use the Minute Timer during any cooking function. 1. Press the Tim[...]

12 Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further informa- tion see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when th[...]

13 R O T A T E L O O S E N S C R E W N D A L O H I 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[...]

14 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling 1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7 cm) away from the broil element. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop positio[...]

15 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling rack position chart 4 3 2 1 Broiling tips • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. • Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. • To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not use cookie sheets[...]

16 w W ARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. 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 [...]

17 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[...]

18 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 surface units are off[...]

19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are 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 into the r[...]

20 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.[...]

21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. NOTE: Make sure the oven is cool before removing oven door. 1. Open the door to the first stop position. 2. Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in. NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between the spring hing[...]

22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Sponge and warm, soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm, soapy water No cleaning required Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad PART Control knobs Contro[...]

23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE HOW TO CLEAN Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. • Make sure oven is cool. • Follow directions provided with the cleaner. • Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. • Make sure oven is coo[...]

24 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. Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply. 2. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appli- ance bulb. 3. Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply.[...]

25 If Y ou 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 o[...]

26 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected SOLUTION Level range. (See Installation Instructions.) Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven tempera- ture control” on page 13.) Preheat oven if called for in recipe. Alter recipe as needed. Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended[...]

27 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[...]

® WHIRLPOOL Electric Range W arranty WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP replacement parts for control knobs. LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE[...]