Whirlpool RS363PXY manual

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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass 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. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and m[...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General l Use the range only for its intended l Read all instructions before using use as described in this manual. the range. l Install or locate the range only in accorda[...]

l Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire. l Keep range vents unobstructed. l Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and[...]

Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. m l 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 extinguished with baking soda or, [...]

Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. -.I- nemovabte storage drawer -=..-l II”...--. plate - Anti-tip brackets Control panel Left Left front rear control control knob knob Electronic oven control Manual oven light swit[...]

Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface units.. ................... .7 Positioning racks and pans.. ............ .9 For best air circulation .................... .10 Using aluminum foil for baking.. ... ..lO The electronic oven control.. .......... .l 1 Setting the clock ............................... 12 Using the electronic Timer [...]

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 1 RECOMMENDED USE HI MED-HI MED MED-LO l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. l To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pan- cakes. l For gravy, puddin[...]

Home canning information Optional canning kit To protect your range: The large diameter of most water-bath or l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best pressure canners combined with high heat results. settings for long periods of time can shorten l Use the largest surface unit for best the life of regular surface units and cause results. Also, use[...]

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. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum spac[...]

The electronic oven control Cancel button Display I Set knob CLEAN ENOIL BAKE Timer Cl&k Bake siop Clean B;oil Bake ;fn/Jfn button time time button button button button button Display/clock l When you first connect the range to power, the display will flash until you set a new time. If, after you set the clock (page 12) the display again flas[...]

Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you To replace audible signals: when setting and using your range. A tone will l Push and hold the STOP TIME button. sound each time you touch a command button. You will hear one tone. Three tones signal the end of the electronic Timer function. l Audible slgnals are now replaced. To remove aud[...]

2. Turn the Set Knob until the desired time shows in the display. The Timer will begin counting down 2 seconds after the time is set. When time is up, you will hear three tones, then one tone every 10 seconds until you push the Timer On/Off button. The time of day will show after the Timer On/Off button is pushed. To cancel the Timer: . Push the Ti[...]

3. Turn the Set Knob until the desired tempera- ISES ture shows in the small display. Once the temperature is set, ON will come on. NOTE: The temperature shown in the display will start at 350”. The temperature will increase or decrease by 5” increments as you turn the Set Knob. If a bake tempera- ture is not set within 6 seconds of pushing the[...]

2. Turn the Set Knob clockwise to a temperature setting of 550°F. 3. 4. 5. Immediately push and hold the Bake button again until the display shows “00”. Turn the Set Knob until the desired tempera- ture change (between -35°F and +35”F) shows in the display. A minus (-) sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setti[...]

5. Turn the Set Knob clockwise to broil at HI. Turn the Set Knob counterclockwise to broil at a lower setting. (HI or 5,4,3,2,1 will show in the small display.) HI-Broil element on 100% of the time 5-Broil element on 90% of the time 4-Broil element on 80% of the time 3-Broil element on 70% of the time 2-Broil element on 60% of the time l-Broil elem[...]

Broiling chart Jse the following times and settings as a guide when broiling. Increase or decrease broiling imes, or move pan to different rack positions, o suit personal preference. Use a reliable x&book for additional information when xoiling foods not listed in the chart below. Well-done[...]

Using the electronic MEALTIMER” clock The electronic MEALTIMEFP clock 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. . . . undercooking wi[...]

5. Push the Bake button. The small display will show “---o”. 6. Turn the Set Knob until the desired baking temperature appears in the display. Changes can be made at any time by pressing a command button. NOTE: If you have not set a temperature within 5 seconds, a tone will sound and BAKE will flash to remind you to set a temperature. 7. When t[...]

4. Push the Bake button and “---o” will appear in the display. 5. Turn the Set Knob until the desired baking temperature appears in the display. ON will appear in the display. The large display will count down in minutes. The small display will show the actual oven temperature until the set temperature is reached. One tone will sound at that ti[...]

The oven vent 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 circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. NOTE: Plastic utensils lefl over the oven vent can melt. Bum and Fire Hazard [...]

The storage drawer You can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for the installation of the anti-tip brackets. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. 2. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the[...]

Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Before you start ,............................... 23 Special tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2[...]

l Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (with 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. l Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle. l R[...]

g:tlay the start using Stop : 1. Follow Steps 1 and 2 under “To start cleaning immediatev on page 24. 2. Push the Stop Time button. 3. Turn Set Knob until the time you want cleaning to stop appears in the display. DELAY and CLN STOP TIME will show in the display. When the Self-Cleaning cycle begins, DELAY and STOP will go off and ON will appear i[...]

To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. Push the Cancel button. 2. When the oven cools to below normal operating temperatures, the oven door can be opened. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it opens easily. 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 [...]

Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls . ..27 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..B................ 32 Removing oven door[...]

4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 31 for cleaning instruc- tions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off 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[...]

Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at the center and swing the support rod up. 2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto the support rod. Be sure the tip of the rod fits securely in the cook-top. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure the rod is held securely. The cooktop could accidentally fall and injure you. 1 Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cookt[...]

Cleaning chart be the following table to help you clean your range. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm, l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away soapy water from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs. l Replace kno[...]

PART Stainless steel cooktop surface (continued) WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN NOTES: l Certain foods and seasonings containing salt may in time cause stainless steel to pit. l You should wash all foods from your stainless steel cooktop as soon as possible. l When cleaning stainless steel with a cleaner, use a cleaner specially designed for stainless st[...]

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[...]

If You Need Assistance Or Sewice 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[...]

I POSSIBLE CAUSE I SOLUTION _---- ---- . ---_--- ------ Zooking The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instruc- mesuIts are not tions.) what you 3xpected The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control. too low or too high. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 14.) The oven was not preheated Prehe[...]

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

WHIRLPOOL@ Electric Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correc[...]