Whirlpool RS660BXB manual

A Note To Y&J 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 kk$l%ng Cyde 18 Caring For Your Range 21 If You Need iiz%E 25 Warranty 28 1-800-253-1301 Call US with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE MODEL RS660BXB[...]

A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class 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[...]

Important Safety Instructions General .Do not use the range for warm- @Read all instructions before ing or heating the room. Per- using the range. sons could be burned or injured, 4nstall or locate the range onl or a fire could start. in accordance with the provi dy ed 4Jse the range only for its in- Installation Instructions. The tended use as des[...]

ADO not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. @Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- r faces could result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bul ky cloth for a potholder. It could [...]

Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. ADO not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on range by coverin Yl WI h a well- ? fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of wit R an can be extinguished bakin 9 soda or, i[...]

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. Cooktop control-panel il Left rear control knob Right rear control knob Left front control knob Right front control knob Surface unit ndicator light Plug-in surface unit with one-pie[...]

Using Your Range In This Section Pa* U8ing the 8urfaca unitm ...................................... 7 Poritionlng racks and pans .............................. .Q For bo4 ah circulation ..................................... 10 Using afuminum foil for baking ....................... 10 Setting the clock ...............................................[...]

Until you get used to the settlngs, use the following as a guide. For best resufts, start cooking at the high setting: then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. l To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pancakes. Medium l For gravy, pudding and icing. (opposite OFF) . To cook large amounts of Medium-low l To keep food cooking after ej [...]

Home canning information l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage [...]

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 beet 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[...]

Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push In Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Mlnute Tlmer Knob pop out. Turn clockwlse until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Using the Minute Timer T[...]

Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator [...]

2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, hokf knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter- clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%). 4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise. Each notch equals about 5’F (2.5[...]

Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION FROM BOlTOM 4 3 2 1 TYPE OF FOOD/ 1 I 18 rJ ‘r DONENESS I I I and medium steaks, medium oatties. ham I d patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Not used for broiling Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grea[...]

Using the MEALTIMER” clock The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time bakin#oasting 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 will result. Before using [...]

To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push In and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in. 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the bakin[...]

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 left over the vent can melt. Burn and Fire Hezard l l[...]

Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Paw Paw How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Befor. you stsrt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

l Remove the broiler pan grki and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self[...]

4. Lift the panel between the oven door and the control panel. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. 5. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures, the LOCKED Indicator Light will come on. When the LOCKED Indicator Light comes on, you cannot open the door or[...]

Caring For Your Range In This Section Paw Page Surface unite and reflector bowle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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 and the element hold- down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal int[...]

Cleaning chart Use 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 from soapy water control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs. l Replace [...]

The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Electrical Shock and Penonal 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 could resuft in electrical shock or burns. l The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The[...]

tf You 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 or ca[...]

PROBLEM Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate Cooking results are not what you expected POSSIBLE CAUSE You have not set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. The range clock does not show the correct time of day. The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position-all the way to the right. The Start Time Dial does not show the correc[...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Cell Whirlpool Consumer Asrietance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from any- where In the U.S.A. l-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 necessary, recommend a qualified service c[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Electric Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 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 authorized From Date of Purchase Whirlpool service company. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of P[...]