Whirlpool RS373PXW manual

Use & Care Guide Optional coil element surface unit module Oven vent Downdraft Grill n...Am.lr porcelain-enamel reflector bowl - :;;;I Panel % indicator ____, light - - Broil element & Anti-tip bracket Self-cleaning oven Fiberglass heat seal (not shown) Model and serial number plate (not shown) SELF-CLEANING DOWNDRAFT SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANG[...]

Contents Page lmoortant Safetv Instructions 3 Us’ing Your Range .......................... 6 Using the surface units .................. 6 Using the coil element module .. .6 Using the solid element module .7 Using the ceramic glass cooktop module .................................... 8 Using the grill ................................. 9 Using the [...]

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: l Read all instructions before using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the ran[...]

Important Safety Instructions Continued l Turn pan hand!es 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 the pan. l Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heat[...]

l Do not store things children might l Do not clean door heat seal. It is want above the range. Children essential for a good seal. Care could be burned or injured while should be taken not to rub, climbing on it. damage, or move the seal. Clean l Do not leave children alone or only parts recommended in this unattended in area where the Use and Car[...]

Using Your Range Surface unit drill S&face unit marker indicator light Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HIGH and OFF. Surface unit and grill markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. The grill mark[...]

Burn and Product Damage Hazard l If the pan is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit. Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent injury. l If a coil surface unit stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit. Prolon[...]

Using Your Range Continued Using the ceramic glass cooktop module Cooking on the optional ceramic glass cooktop module is almost the same as cooking on surface units. There are, however, a few differences: l The glass will take longer to heat up than a regular surface unit. It will also take longer to cool down. Turn off the unit a few minutes befo[...]

Using the grill Before you use the grill for the first time: Wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never use a metal scrubbing pad or abrasive cleanser on the grill; these will damage the non-stick surface. After cleaning, lightly wipe cooking surface with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking. Cooking tips Do not cover the entire cooking [...]

Using Your Range Continued Grill chart Preheat 10 minutes on HIGH for best flavor. Beei steak l rare 9 medium Lobster tails Turn as needed for even cooklng. Grilling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes. 10[...]

Using the vent system “‘: Using the cooktop’s built-in downdraft vent fan removes cooking vapors, odor and smoke. The fan will always come on at LOW speed when the grill module is in use, but may be manually switched to HIGH. The fan cannot be turned off when the grill module is operating. When usina surface units. turn the Vent Fan Coitrol K[...]

Using Your Range Continued To replace modules: 1. Line up module terminal with cooktop receptacle. 2. Push terminal into receptacle until it is plugged in. 3. Use the handle to lower the front of the module. Setting the electronic clock The electronic clock is a digital clock with a Minute Timer and automatic control cooking cycle. Time-of-day, Min[...]

3. The display will show the set time, then return to time-of-day. 4. To see the remaining set time before the set time is up, press the Minute Timer button. To cancel the Minute Timer: Push the Minute Timer button, followed by the Up or Down buttons until “0:OO” shows on the display. Using the oven controls Baking 1. 2. 3. 4. Position the rack[...]

Using Your Range Continued Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions and broiling times. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. Door can remain closed during bro[...]

Usina the Cook Timer The auTomatic Cook Timer is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc...undercooking will result. To start baking now and stop [...]

Using Your Range Continued Push the Up button to set the desired stop time. AUTO will appear on the display and the OVEN Indicator Light will come on to signal the start of the cooking cycle. When the desired stop time is reached the OVEN Indicator Light will go off, a 1 O-second tone will sound and the display will return to the current time- of-d[...]

5. 6. Push the Cook Time button. “0:OO” will appear on the display. Push the Up button to set the desired length of baking time. For example, to delay time bake for 3 hours press and hold the Up button until “3:OO” appears on the display. Push the Stop Time button. The time-of-day plus the set baking time will appear. (In example at left, a[...]

Using Your Range Continued 10. After bakina is done or to stoD the oven bgfore preset time, ’ push the Cancel/Clock button and turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. To avoid sickness and food waste when using the delay start: l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with [...]

The oven vent Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located at the back of the cooktop. Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result. Burn Hazard When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics. Use potholders to move pans. Never store plasti[...]

Using Your Range Continued Drawer slide rail - Literature 20 The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range, and to check for installation of the anti-tip bracket(s). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots a[...]

Caring For Your Range Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are off and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. Control panel and knobs 1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. 2. Pull control knobs straight off 3. Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth t[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued 3. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning tips” on page 34 for cleaning instructions. Replacing Burn, Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard l Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. l Do not line the reflector[...]

Solid element surface units Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF and cool before cleaning them. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. For best results, wipe off surface units with a damp soft cloth and soapy water after each use. Remove burned-on food with a soap-filled scouring pad. The red sp[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued 3. The stainless steel trim rings will yellow from the heat of the surface units and pans. This is normal. The yellowing can be removed by using stainless steel cleaner or Cooktop Polishing Creme on the trim rings. To obtain order information for Cook- top Polishing Creme (Part No. 814009) or Electrol’ dressing (Pa[...]

Cleaning tips l Light soils - Remove with a clean, _’ -. Personal Injury Hazard *Allow surface unit and surround ing area to reduce in tempera- ture from hot to warm before removing heavy or sugary spills Wear protective clothing such a! oven mitts. l Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner may produce hazardous fumes or damage t[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued Grill Food cooked on the grill may spatter. All parts of the module except the heating element should be cleaned after each use. A soiled heating element cleans itself by burning off spills and spatters. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure grill is OFF and cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in b[...]

4. Lift and remove the grease well and grease pan, being careful not to spill fat drippings. Wash grill sections with warm, soapy water and a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad. Rinse and wipe dry. Do not use metal scrubbing pads or abrasive cleansers. They will scratch the non-stick finish. Wash the splatter shield, grease well and grease pan in w[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued Vencover Filler 5. Replace the vent cover. 1. Remove the vent cover and wash in warm, soapy water or wipe with a damp cloth. Do not use metal scrubbing pads or abrasive cleansers. Lift up vent filter, which is directly below vent cover. Wash in warm, soapy water or dishwasher. Wipe in and around the vent box with a [...]

Using the Self-Cleaning cycle T;e Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Hand clean frame I Hand clean door around edge Do not hand clean seal Before you start Clean the areas shown by hand. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cl[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you. . Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish. l Do not force the Lock Lever. You could bend or break it. The lever is designed[...]

4. Push the Stop Time button. 5. Push the Up button to set the desired stop time. The OVEN Indicator Light will come on immedi- ately. The CLEAN Indicator Light will come on when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking tempera- tures. The door can’t be opened when the CLEAN Indicator Light is on. To start the Self-Cleaning cycle later: 1. Set [...]

Caring For Your Range Continued 1. Cleaning cycle with a stop time of 5:00 would begin at 2:O0.) When the desired start time of the Self- Cleaning cycle is reached the OVEN Indicator Light will come on. The CLEAN Indicator Light will come on when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking temperatures. The door cannot be opened when the CLEAN Indic[...]

Speciai tips l Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. . Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. l If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have b[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. 9 Do not soak. Control panel Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Exterior surfaces (other than cooktop) Clea[...]

Grill Clean grill with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad. l Wash, rinse and dry. . Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh cleansers. Do not clean heating element under grill. l Soil burns off. l Do not put in water. Clean splatter shield with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry. l Use non-abrasive plast[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued The oven light The oven light will come on when you push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb. Failure to d[...]

If You Need Service Or Assistance... We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.) l Have [...]

If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consult- ants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is n[...]

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WHIRLPOOL Electric Cooking Product Warranty ER004 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP” replacement pans and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service must From Date of Purchase be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Co[...]