Whirlpool RS696PXG Range Use and care guide

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Use And Care

G U I D E

A Note to You ..................2

Range Safety...................3

Parts and Features .........6

Using Your Range...........8

Using the

Self-Cleaning Cycle ......38

Caring for

Your Range....................44

Troubleshooting............52

Requesting

Assistance

or Service ......................54

Index ..............................55

Warranty ........................56

1-800-253-1301

Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments.

SELF-CLEANING AND STANDARD-CLEANING

ELECTRIC DROP-IN RANGES

MODELS RS610PXG RS675PXG RS696PXG

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A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL

®

appliance.

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number.

You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in the “Parts and Features” section).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

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Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.

1-800-253-1301

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com

The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the mounting screws properly secured.

w WARNING

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Securely attach mounting screws to cabinet.

Reattach mounting screws if the range is moved.

See installation instructions for details.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Mounting screw

Making sure the mounting screws are installed:

• Remove side trim from both sides of the range.

• Look for screws securely attached to cabinet.

• Replace side trim.

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Range Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: w

DANGER

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

w

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•

WARNING –

TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE,

THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY

PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP

DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES

ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, OPEN

THE OVEN DOOR, REMOVE A

SCREW AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH

SIDE TRIM, REMOVE THE SIDE

TRIMS, AND VERIFY THAT THE ANTI-

TIP DEVICES ARE ENGAGED TO

CABINETS WITH TWO SCREWS

THROUGH THE MOUNTING HOLES

IN THE MOUNTING RAIL OF THE

OVEN.

•

CAUTION –

Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

• Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

• Never Use the Range for Warming or

Heating the Room.

• Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range.

• Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range.

• User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

• Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

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RANGE SAFETY

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• Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires –

Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• 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 other bulky cloth.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR

AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns.

During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.

• Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element.

The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.

• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

• Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls

Are in Place – Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

• Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.


• Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned

Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent

Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

• Do Not Soak Removable Heating

Elements – Heating elements should never be immersed in water.

• Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

• Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

• Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers –

Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

• Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

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RANGE SAFETY


• DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS

OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN –

Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns – among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors.

• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

• Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.

• Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and other utensils.

For units with ventilating hood –

• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently –

Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

For self-cleaning ranges –

• Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.


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Parts and Features

(Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG)

Plug-in coil element with one-piece chrome reflector bowl

(pp. 48, 49)

Oven vent

(p. 37)

Broil element

(not shown)

(p. 23)

Bake element

(p. 20)

ELEC TRON ELECTR ONIC O IC OV EN C

ONTR OL VEN CO NTROL

CUSTOM

BROIL

HEAT HEAT DELAY DELAY

TIME

BROIL BAKE

ON

START

TIME

LOCKED

COOK

STOP STOP

CLEAN CLEAN TIME TIME

COOK

TIME

DELA

ST AR

TIME

AR T

TIMER

SET

TIMER

OFF

ENTER ENTER

5 SEC 5 SEC

CANCEL CANCEL

Cooktop control panel

(pp. 6, 8)

Oven control panel

(p. 14)

Model and serial number plate

(on mounting rail)

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Left rear control knob

NOTE: Oven cooling fan remains on when oven is off until cavity temperature cools down.

Surface cooking area marker

Right rear control knob

Left front control knob

Right front control knob

Power on indicator light

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PARTS AND FEATURES

(Model RS696PXG)

Oven vent

(p. 37)

CLEANTOP ®

(pp. 9, 47) ceramic glass cooktop

ELEC TRON ELECTR

IC OV EN C ONIC O VEN CO ONTR OL

NTROL

ON

START

LOCKED TIME

STOP STOP

CLEAN CLEAN

COOK TIME TIME

HEAT

DELAY

TIME

BROIL BAKE

ON

LOCKED LOCKED

DELA AR T

ST OP

TIME

CUS T

BROIL

AUT

CLEAN

TIMER

OFF

ST A AR T

ENTER ENTER

5 SEC 5 SEC

CANCEL CANCEL

HOT

SURF

Broil element

(not shown)

(p. 23)

Bake element

(p. 20)

Surface cooking area

(p. 9)


(pp. 7, 8)

Oven Control

Panel

(p. 14)

Model and serial number plate

(on mounting rail)


NOTE: Oven cooling fan remains on when oven is off until cavity temperature cools down.

Left rear control knob

Right rear control knob

Left front control knob

Right front control knob

Surface cooking area marker

Hot surface indicator light

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Using Your Range

w WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Using the surface cooking areas

Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface cooking area markers

The solid dot in the surface cooking area marker shows which surface cooking area is turned on by that knob.



Power on indicator light


The Power On Indicator Light on the cooktop surface will glow when any of the surface cooking areas are turned on.


Hot surface indicator light


The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the cooktop surface will glow when any of the surface cooking areas are turned on. The indicator light will continue to glow as long as a surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after all control knobs are turned off.

HOT

SURFACE


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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.

HI

SETTING

MED-HI or 6-8

MED or 5

MED-LO or 2-4

LO

RECOMMENDED USE

• To start food cooking.

• To bring liquid to a boil.

• To hold a rapid boil.

• To quickly brown or sear meat.

• To maintain a slow boil.

• To fry poultry or meat.

• To make pudding, sauce, or gravy.

• To stew or steam food.

• To simmer food.

• To keep food warm. Set the heat higher or lower within the

LO (or 1) band to keep food at the temperature you want.

• To maintain liquid just below simmer.

• To melt chocolate or butter.

Using the ceramic glass cooktop (Model RS696PXG)

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to 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 the temperature setting you chose.

• Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

• Do not cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely.

• Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Food and water particles left on the bottoms can leave deposits on the cooktop when it is heated.

• Lift pots and pans onto and off of the cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave marks that are difficult to remove or could leave permanent marks.

• Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful when using heavy skillets and large pots. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

• Do not allow anything that could melt, such as plastic, to come in contact with the cooktop while it is hot.

• Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting.

See “Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” in the “Caring for Your Range” section for more information.

• Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and give you the most even heating.

See “Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” in the “Caring for Your Range” section for care and cleaning suggestions.

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Home canning information

Pan

Center over surface cooking area Surface cooking area

• Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cooktops, especially ceramic glass.

Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good contact with the surface.

• Center the canner over the largest surface cooking area. Do not extend more than one inch outside the surface cooking area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not centered correctly, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.

• Do not place your canner on two surface cooking areas at the same time.

• The type of material the canner is made of determines the length of heating time.

Refer to the “Characteristics of cookware materials” chart later in this section for more information.

• When canning for long periods of time, allow elements and the surrounding surfaces to cool down.

• Alternate use of the surface cooking areas between batches or prepare small batches at a time.

• Start with hot water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or required pressure levels in a pressure canner.

• On coil element models, keep your reflector bowls clean so that they will always reflect heat well.

• For up-to-date information on canning, contact your local U.S. Government

Agricultural Department Extension Office or companies who manufacture home canning products.

Optional canning kit

(Coil element models)

Most water-bath or pressure canners have large diameters. If you do canning with them at high heat settings for long periods of time, you can shorten the life of regular coil elements. This can also damage the cooktop. If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a

Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your dealer or authorized service company.

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Characteristics of cookware materials

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum

Cast iron

• Heats quickly and evenly.

• Use for all types of cooking.

• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

• Heats slowly and evenly.

• Good for browning and frying.

• Maintains heat for slow cooking.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or ceramic glass

• Heats slowly and unevenly.

• Use on low to medium settings.

• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware • Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the

manufacturer.

• Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel

or enamel-on-cast iron

• See cast iron and stainless steel.

Stainless steel • Heats quickly but unevenly.

• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware

provides even heating.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Cookware tips

• Select a pan that is about the same size

as the surface cooking area. Cookware

should not extend more than 1 inch

(2.5 cm) outside the area.

• For best results and greater energy

efficiency, use only flat-bottomed

cookware that makes good contact with

the surface cooking area. Cookware with

rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some

porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms

could cause uneven heating and poor

cooking results.

• Cookware designed with slightly indented

bottoms or small expansion channels can

be used.

• Cookware with non-stick finish has

heating characteristics of the base material.

• Check for rough spots on the bottom of

metal or glass cookware which will scratch

the ceramic glass surface.

• Use flat bottom cookware for best heat

conduction from the surface cooking area

to the cookware. Determine flatness with

the ruler test. Place the edge of a ruler

across the bottom of the cookware. Hold it

up to the light. No light should be visible

under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all

directions and look for any light.

• Do not leave empty cookware, or

cookware that has boiled dry, on a hot

surface cooking area. The cookware

could overheat, causing damage to the

cookware or the surface cooking area.

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Positioning racks and pans

Place the oven racks where you need them before turning on the oven.

• To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge and lift it out.

• Be sure the rack(s) is level.

• Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.

• For best performance, cook on one rack.

Place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

• When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. Two sheets of cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at approximately three quarters of the total bake time. Increase baking time, if necessary.

• For best results allow 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. 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.

Where to place pans:

WHEN YOU HAVE

1 pan

2 pans

3 or 4 pans

PLACE

In center of the oven rack.

Side by side or slightly staggered.

In opposite corners on each oven rack.

Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD

Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel food cakes

Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies

RACK POSITION

1st or 2nd rack guide from bottom

2nd rack guide from bottom

2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom

NOTE: For information on where to place your rack when broiling, see “Broiling guidelines” later in this section.

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Bakeware choices

Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe.

BAKEWARE TYPE

Light colored aluminum

Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull, and/or non-stick finish

Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass, or ceramic

BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES

• Light golden crusts

• Even browning

• Use temperature and time

recommended in recipe.

• Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25

°

F.

• Use suggested baking time.

• Use temperature and time

recommended in recipe for pies,

breads, and casseroles.

• Place rack in center of oven.

• Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25

°

F.

Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans

Stainless steel

Stoneware

• Little or no bottom

browning

• Light, golden crusts

• Uneven browning

• Crisp crusts

• Place in the bottom third of oven.

• May need to increase baking time.

• May need to increase baking time.

• Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Using aluminum foil

NOTE: Do not line the oven bottom with foil or other liners. It could affect the oven surface as well as the quality of your baking.

• Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circulation and give you poor cooking results.

• Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles by placing foil on the oven rack below. Foil should be turned up at edges and be at least 1 inch larger than dish.

• Place tent-shaped foil loosely over meat or poultry to slow down surface browning for long term roasting. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes.

• Use narrow strips of foil to shield piecrust edges if browning too quickly.

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The electronic oven control

Electronic display

Timer set and off pads

(pp. 17, 18)

Clock pad

(p. 16)

HEAT

DELAY

TIME D

BAKE

BROIL

C

F

ON

START?

TIME R

LOCKED

COOK

STOP

CLEAN

TIME

BAKE

CUSTOM

BROIL

AUTO

CLEAN

TEMP

TIMER

SET

TIMER

OFF

COOK

TIME

DELAY

START

TIME

STOP

TIME

HR MIN

CLOCK LIGHT

START

ENTER

5 SEC

OFF

CANCEL

Manual oven light pad

(p. 51)

Oven setting pads

(Bake - pp. 19, 21, 26;

Custom Broil - pp. 23, 24;

Auto Clean - Models

RS675PXG and

RS696PXG - pp. 39, 40)

Temperature pad

(pp. 19, 21,

24, 27)

Electronic

MEALTIMER™ control pads

(pp. 26-37)

Hour pad

(pp. 16,

17)

Minute pad

(pp. 16,

17)

Start/ enter pad

(p. 15)

Display/clock

• When you first plug in the oven, everything on the display will light up for a few seconds, then a time of day and “PF” will appear on the temperature display. If after you set the clock (see “Setting the clock”),

“PF” again appears on the display, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock.

• The clock displays the time of day, except when the oven is preheating, cleaning, timed baking, and when the display is disabled (see “Disabling the clock display” in the “Setting the clock” section).

• When you are using the oven or Minute

Timer, the display will show times, temperature settings, and what command pads have been pressed.

• When showing the time of day, the display will show the hour and minutes.

Off/cancel pad

(p. 15)

• When you are using the Minute Timer, the display will show hours, minutes, and seconds in the following sequence:

– For settings from 1-59 minutes, the display will count down each second

(minutes and seconds displayed).

– For settings 1 hour or over, the display will count down each minute (hours and minutes displayed).

• When you are using Cook Time and/or

Stop Time, the display will

COOK

TIME

STOP

TIME show cooking time counting down.

– For settings from 1-59 minutes, the display will count down each second

(minutes and seconds displayed).

– For settings 1 hour or over, the display will count down each minute (hours and minutes displayed).

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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 START/ENTER for an oven function.

Using the control lock

The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling most of the control panel command pads (except CLOCK and

TIMER SET/OFF).

NOTES:

• Control lock is only available when oven is not in use or control has not been set.

• Set control lock when cleaning the control panel to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.

To lock or deactivate the control panel:

Press and hold START/ENTER for 5

START

ENTER

5 SEC seconds. A single tone will sound and “Loc” and will appear on the temperature display. When the control is locked, “START?” will appear on the display if you press any command pad.

To unlock the control panel:

Press and hold START/ENTER for 5

START

ENTER seconds. A single tone will sound and “Loc” and will disappear from the temperature display.

5 SEC

Starting a function

After programming a function, you must press START/ENTER to start the

START

ENTER function. If you do not press

START/ENTER within 5 seconds

5 SEC of programming, “START?” will show on the display as a reminder. The control will return to time of day mode after

5 minutes if START/ENTER is not pressed.

Canceling a function

OFF/CANCEL will cancel any function except for the Clock and Timer Set

OFF

CANCEL functions. When you press

OFF/CANCEL, the display will show the time of day or, if Minute

Timer is also being used, the time remaining. To cancel the Minute Timer, see “Using the electronic Minute Timer” section.

NOTE: You may hear a fan blowing in the oven even after you press OFF/CANCEL.

This is the cooling fan. It will turn off when the oven cools down.

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Setting the clock

BAKE

CUSTOM

BROIL

TIMER

SET

TIMER

OFF

CLOCK

TEMP COOK

TIME

DELAY

START

TIME

STOP

TIME

HR MIN

START

ENTER

5 SEC

OFF

CANCEL

1. Press CLOCK.

PRESS

CLOCK

YOU SEE

TIME

(last time of day remembered)

2. Set time.

Press the “up” ( ▲ ) or “down” ( ▼ ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.

PRESS

HR MIN

YOU SEE

(example for 5:30)

TIME

3. Start clock.

PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

YOU SEE

Disabling the clock display:

If you do not want the clock time displayed, press and hold CLOCK for 5 seconds. To display the clock time again, press and hold

CLOCK for 5 seconds. You should not have to reset the time.

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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 (see “Disabling the timer reminder tones.”)

UPPER

OVEN

LOWER

OVEN

BAKE CUSTOM

BROIL

TEMP COOK

TIME

DELAY

START

TIME

TIMER

SET

TIMER

SET

STOP

TIME

HR

TIMER

OFF

OFF

MIN

START

ENTER

5 SEC

OFF

CANCEL

LIGHT

1. Press TIMER SET.

PRESS

TIMER

SET

YOU SEE

TIME R

2. Set time.


PRESS

HR MIN

YOU SEE

TIME R

(example for 10 minutes)

3. Start Minute Timer.

The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started.

PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

YOU SEE

TIME R

(display counts down)

YOU SEE When the time is up:

You will hear four 1-second tones, then four 1-second reminder tones every minute until you press TIMER OFF.

TIME R continued on next page

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4. Turn off Minute Timer.

To cancel the Minute Timer:

Press TIMER OFF.

PRESS

TIMER

OFF

YOU SEE

PRESS

TIMER

OFF

(time of day)

YOU SEE

(time of day)

Disabling the timer reminder tones:

NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, press and hold TIMER SET 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 Minute Timer countdown or the time of day display.

Audible signals

Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not. They also tell you when a cycle is completed.

To shut off all signals except for error tones and the hidden function signal:

Press and hold STOP TIME for 5 seconds.

A short tone will sound to tell you

STOP

TIME the signals have been changed.

Repeat the above step to turn the signals back on.

To choose between high and low volume signals:

Press and hold DELAY START TIME for 5

DELAY

START

TIME seconds. A short tone will sound to tell you the signals have been changed. “HI” or “LO” will appear on the time display to show the volume you chose. If the volume is changed while the audible signals are off, when signals are turned back on they will be at the volume setting chosen.

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Baking/roasting

1. Position racks.

For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” in “Using the Oven” earlier in this section.

NOTE: Do not place food directly on the oven door or the oven bottom.

2. Choose baking/roasting setting.

PRESS

BAKE

BAKE CUSTOM

BROIL

BAKE

TEMP

HEAT

DELAY

TIMED

BAKE

BROIL

C

F

ON

LOCKED?

TIMER

SET

TIMER

OFF

COOK

TIME

DELAY

START

TIME

STOP

TIME

HR MIN

CLOCK LIGHT

START

ENTER

5 SEC

OFF

CANCEL

YOU SEE

F

BAKE

START?

(or 177°C)

3. Set temperature (optional).

Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use this pad until the desired temperature shows on the small display. (If the Temp pad is held down, the temperature will change faster.)

PRESS

TEMP

YOU SEE

F

BAKE

START?

(example shows Bake at 375°F)

4. When roasting or cooking casseroles, put food in oven.

You do not have to preheat the oven when roasting or cooking casseroles, unless your recipe recommends it.

NOTE: To set your oven to cook in

Celsius instead of Fahrenheit, press and hold CUSTOM BROIL for 5 seconds.

See “To display temperatures in °C instead of °F” in the “Adjusting the oven temperature control” section.

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Roasting meats and poultry

•

For even cooking, place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan. This keeps the meat out of the drippings and allows the heat to circulate better.

•

Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness. Insert it so the tip is in the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry. Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone, fat, or the bottom of the pan.

5. Press START/ENTER.

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

PREHEAT TIME

(in min and sec)

5 min 45 sec

7 min 30 sec

11 min

As the countdown ends, the set temperature replaces “PrE” on the display. You will also hear a 1-second tone.

NOTES:

•

You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing

START/ENTER.

•

The display will show “door” and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when you try to bake/roast.

6. When baking, put food in oven after oven is preheated.

During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting.

NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red.

PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

7. After cooking, turn off oven.

YOU SEE

HEAT

BAKE

F

YOU SEE

HEAT

BAKE

F

ON

(display shows set temperature after preheat)

PRESS YOU SEE

OFF

CANCEL

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Saving energy

•

To avoid loss of heat, open the oven door as little as possible.

•

Use a timer to keep track of cooking time.

•

Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven by cooking more than one food at a time, or baking while the oven is still hot after cooking a meal.

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 you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below.

BAKE

CUSTOM

BROIL

BAKE

TEMP

C

F

DELAY

TIMED

BAKE

BROIL

ON

LOCKED?

COOK

TIME

DELAY

START

TIME

STOP

TIME

TIMER

SET

HR

TIMER

OFF

MIN

CLOCK LIGHT

START

ENTER

5 SEC

OFF

CANCEL

NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading. Also, the thermometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles.

1. Press and hold BAKE for

5 seconds.

The display will show the current offset temperature, for example “0,” if you have not previously adjusted the temperature.

PRESS

BAKE

YOU SEE

F

BAKE

(factory setting of “0”)

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 decreasing the temperature setting to show the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount. There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting.

PRESS

TEMP

YOU SEE

F

BAKE

(example when making oven

10°F [or 5°C] hotter) continued on next page

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3. Enter the adjustment.

PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

YOU SEE

(time of day)

How to determine the amount of adjustment needed:

The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the desired cooking results. You can determine cooking results by the amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for baked foods.

TO COOK FOOD...

A little more

Moderately more

Much more

A little less

Moderately less

Much less

ADJUST BY THIS

NUMBER OF

DEGREES

+10°F / +6°C

+20°F / +12°C

+30°F / +16°C

-10° F / -6°C

-20° F / -12°C

-30° F / -16°C

To display temperatures in °C instead of °F:

Press and hold CUSTOM BROIL for 5

CUSTOM

BROIL seconds. A short tone will sound and the temperatures will be displayed in °C. To switch back to °F, repeat the instructions above.

NOTE: The temperature display will not be shown when switching from °F to °C and back. The correct temperature display will appear the next time you press a cook function command pad.

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Broiling

NOTE: Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it.

1. Position rack.

You need to place the rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches away from the broil element. See

“Broiling guidelines” later in this section.

2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack.

CUSTOM

BROIL

OFF

CANCEL

3. Close door.

NOTE: Do not keep the door open as on other electric ovens. Unlike other electric ovens, the broil element will stay on only with the door closed. This gives you the high heat you need for broiling. However, if you leave the door open, the broil element will go off.

4. Press CUSTOM BROIL.

PRESS

CUSTOM

BROIL

YOU SEE

F

BROIL START?

(or 260°C)

5. Start oven.

NOTE: You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing

START/ENTER. To change the setting, see “To custom broil at a lower temperature” in this section.

PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

YOU SEE

HEAT

BROIL

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6. When broiling is done, turn off oven.

temperature:

• If food is cooking too fast, press

CUSTOM BROIL pad and press the ▼

Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display.

NOTE: If the Temp pad is held down, the temperature will change faster.

PRESS

OFF

CANCEL

YOU SEE

CUSTOM

BROIL

TEMP

(time of day)

YOU SEE

F

HEAT

ON

BROIL

(example shows Broil at 325°F)

• If you want food to broil slower from

the start, press CUSTOM BROIL and press the ▼ Temp pad so a temperature between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and

260°C) shows on the small display.

Lower temperature settings let the broil heating element cycle and slow cooking results. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.

NOTE: Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures.

PRESS

CUSTOM

BROIL

TEMP

YOU SEE

F

HEAT

ON

BROIL

(example shows Broil at 400°F)

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Broiling guidelines

• Use only the broiler pan and grid provided. They are designed to drain extra juices from the cooking surface.

This drainage helps prevent spatter and smoke.

• To make sure the juices drain well, do not cover the grid with foil.

• Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the fat on the edges to prevent curling.

• Use tongs to turn meat to avoid losing juices.

• Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food.

• After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven, making cleaning more difficult.

• For easier cleaning, line the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil. Clean the pan and grid as soon as possible after each use.

Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For best results, place food 3 inches or more from the broil element.

MEAT

Steak, 1" thick medium rare medium well done

Hamburger Patties, 3 ⁄

4

" thick, 1 ⁄

4 lb well done

RACK

POSITION

4

Pork Chops, 1" thick

Ham Slice, 1 ⁄

2

" thick, precooked

4

4

4

4

4

Frankfurters

Lamb Chops, 1" thick

Chicken bone-in pieces boneless breasts

Fish fillets 1 ⁄

4

1 ⁄

2

" thick steaks 3 ⁄

4

-1" thick

3

4

4

APPROXIMATE TIME

(MINUTES)

SIDE 1

14-15

15-16

18-19

13-14

20-22

8-10

5-7

14-17

17-20

11-16

8-10

16-18

SIDE 2

17-20

11-16

4-5

8-9

NOTE: Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.

7-8

8-9

9-10

7-8

10-11

4-5

3-4

8-9

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Using the electronic MEALTIMER

™

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 rise properly.

This section discusses two methods for starting baking/roasting now and stopping automatically later, and three methods for starting and stopping baking/roasting automatically. Read this section carefully to choose which method(s) is best for you.

Before using the electronic

MEALTIMER control, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.

(See the “Setting the clock” section.) w WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning, or sickness.

BAKE

BAKE

CUSTOM

BROIL

HEAT

DELAY

TIMED

BAKE

BROIL

C

F

ON

LOCKED?

TEMP

COOK

TIME

COOK

TIME

DELAY

START

TIME

STOP

DELAY

START

TIME

TIMER

SET

TIMER

OFF

HR MIN

STOP

TIME

CLOCK LIGHT

START

ENTER

5 SEC

OFF

CANCEL

To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically:

Method 1 – Using Cook Time:

1. Prepare oven.

Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” in “Using the oven” earlier in this section.

2. Choose Bake setting.

PRESS

BAKE

YOU SEE

BAKE

F

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PRESS

TEMP

4. Press COOK TIME.

PRESS

COOK

TIME

YOU SEE

F

BAKE

(example shows Bake at

375°F [or 191°C])

YOU SEE

BAKE

F

COOK TIME

5. Set cook time.


PRESS

HR MIN

YOU SEE

F

BAKE

COOK TIME

(example shows 30-minute baking/roasting time)

6. Start oven.

NOTES:

• You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing

START/ENTER by repeating Steps 2 through 5.

• The display will show “door” and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when you try to bake/roast.

• When you press START/ENTER, 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).

PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

YOU SEE

HEAT

TIME D

BAKE

F

ON

(display counts down cook time)

COOK TIME continued on next page

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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 OFF/CANCEL.

Disabling the cook time reminder tones

NOTE: To disable reminder tones, press and hold COOK TIME for 5 seconds. To reactivate tones repeat this step.

8. Turn off oven.

NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER ™ control setting.

YOU SEE

PRESS

OFF

CANCEL

YOU SEE

(time of day)

Method 2 – Using Stop Time




PRESS

BAKE

YOU SEE

BAKE

F

COOK TIME

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Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press ▲ to raise the temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use this pad until the desired temperature shows on the small display. (If the Temp pad is held down, the temperature will change faster.)

PRESS

TEMP

4. Press STOP TIME.

PRESS

STOP

TIME

YOU SEE

F

BAKE


375°F [or 191°C])

YOU SEE

BAKE

F

STOP

TIME

5. Set stop time.


Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2 o’clock. This provides a 2-hour cook time (the difference between the time of day and the stop time).

PRESS

HR MIN

YOU SEE

F

BAKE

(example shows 2 o’clock stop time)

STOP

TIME

6. Start oven.

NOTES:




• When you press START/ENTER, 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).

PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

YOU SEE

HEAT

TIME D

BAKE

F

ON

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PRESS

OFF

CANCEL

YOU SEE

YOU SEE

COOK TIME

(time of day)

To delay start and stop automatically:

Method 1 – Using Cook Time and Delay Start Time:




PRESS

BAKE

YOU SEE

BAKE

F


Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press ▲ to raise the temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use this pad until the desired temperature shows on the small display. (If the Temp pad is held down, the temperature will change faster.)

30

PRESS

TEMP

YOU SEE

F

BAKE


375°F [or 191°C])

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PRESS

COOK

TIME

YOU SEE

BAKE

F

COOK TIME


Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.

6. Press DELAY START TIME.

PRESS YOU SEE

HR MIN

F

BAKE

COOK TIME


YOU SEE PRESS

DELAY

START

TIME

F

BAKE

START TIME

7. Set start time.


Example at right shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will automatically shut off at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time).

PRESS YOU SEE

HR MIN

F

BAKE

START TIME

(example shows 2 o’clock start time)

8. Complete entry.

NOTES:




PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

YOU SEE

DELAY BAKE

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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).






PRESS

OFF

CANCEL

YOU SEE

F

HEAT

TIME D

BAKE

ON

COOK TIME


YOU SEE

YOU SEE

COOK TIME

(time of day)

Method 2 – Using Delay Start

Time and Stop Time:




PRESS

BAKE

YOU SEE

BAKE

F

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PRESS

TEMP

PRESS

DELAY

START

TIME

YOU SEE

F

BAKE


375°F [or 191°C])

YOU SEE

F

BAKE

START TIME



Example at right shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock.

PRESS YOU SEE

HR MIN

F

BAKE

START TIME

(example shows 2 o’clock start time)


PRESS YOU SEE

STOP

TIME

BAKE

F

STOP

TIME



Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a 30-minute cook time (the difference between the start and stop times).

PRESS YOU SEE

HR MIN F

BAKE

STOP

TIME

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NOTES:




PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC


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).



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 OFF/CANCEL.



PRESS

OFF

CANCEL

YOU SEE

DELAY BAKE

ON

YOU SEE

F

HEAT

TIME D

BAKE

ON

COOK TIME

(display counts down cook time)

YOU SEE

YOU SEE

COOK TIME

(time of day)

Method 3 – Using Cook Time and Stop Time:



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PRESS

BAKE

YOU SEE

BAKE

F



PRESS

TEMP


PRESS

COOK

TIME

YOU SEE

F

BAKE


375°F [or 191°C])

YOU SEE

BAKE

F

COOK TIME



PRESS

HR MIN

YOU SEE

F

BAKE

COOK TIME



PRESS

STOP

TIME

YOU SEE

BAKE

F

STOP

TIME continued on next page

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Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2:30. The oven will automatically start cooking at 2:00 (the set stop time minus the set cook time).

PRESS

HR MIN

YOU SEE

F

BAKE

STOP

TIME

(example shows 2:30 stop time)


NOTES:




PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

YOU SEE

DELAY BAKE

ON


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).

YOU SEE

F

HEAT

TIME D

BAKE

ON

COOK TIME



The oven will turn off automatically and beep four 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 OFF/CANCEL.

YOU SEE

COOK TIME

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PRESS

OFF

CANCEL

YOU SEE

(time of day)

The oven vent

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent. The vent for the oven is above the oven door. This vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent.

Poor baking/roasting can result.

TIMER

SET

TIMER

OFF

CLOCK LIGHT

BAKE CUSTOM

BROIL

AUTO

CLEAN

TEMP COOK

TIME

DELAY

START

TIME

STOP

TIME

HR MIN

START

ENTER

5 SEC

OFF

CANCEL

Oven vent

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Using the Self-Cleaning

Cycle

(MODELS RS675PXG AND RS696PXG) w WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.

Before you start

Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you:

• DO NOT clean, move, or bend the gasket.

Poor cleaning, baking, and roasting may result.

• Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy, steel-wool pad for cleaning.

• Do not let water, cleaner, etc., enter slots on door and frame.

• Remove the broiler pan and grid and any cookware/bakeware being stored in the oven.

• Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the Self-

Cleaning cycle.

• Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down. When sugar is heated to a high temperature in the Self-Cleaning cycle, the high temperature can cause the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain. This can cause staining, etching, pitting, or faint white spots.

• Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny. You can clean the oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they will become harder to slide. (See the “Cleaning chart” in the

DO NOT hand-clean gasket

Hand-clean frame

Hand-clean door around edge

“Caring for Your Range” section.) If you clean the racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (The guides are counted from bottom to top.)

• Heat and odors are normal during the

Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Move birds to another closed and well ventilated room.

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USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE

NOTES:

• 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.

• Do not block the vent during the Self-

Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.

• Do not leave plastic utensils on the cooktop. They may melt.

• Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface.

• The oven light will not work during the

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Before setting the controls

• Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. (See the “Setting the clock” section.)

• Make sure the oven door is completely closed.

Setting the controls

TIMER

SET

TIMER

OFF

CLOCK LIGHT

BAKE

CUSTOM

BROIL

AUTO

TEMP

CLEAN

COOK

TIME

DELAY

START

TIME

STOP

TIME

HR MIN

START

ENTER

5 SEC

OFF

CANCEL

To start cleaning immediately:

1. Press AUTO CLEAN.

A 3 1 ⁄

2

-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically.

PRESS

AUTO

CLEAN

YOU SEE

CLEAN

TIME

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” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) 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 ⁄

2 hours for moderate to heavy soil.

PRESS

HR MIN

YOU SEE

CLEAN

TIME

(example for 4 1 ⁄

2

-hour cycle) continued on next page

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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:

PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

YOU SEE

HEAT

TIME D

ON

CLEAN

TIME

YOU SEE

HEAT

TIME D

ON

LOCKED CLEAN

TIME

YOU SEE

(example for 5:30 stop time)

YOU SEE

CLEAN

6.

After the oven cools to room temperature, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge.

If needed, touch up spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.

To delay start using delay start time:

1. Press Auto Clean.

A 3 1 ⁄

2

-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically.

PRESS

AUTO

CLEAN

YOU SEE

CLEAN

TIME

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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 ⁄

2 hours for moderate to heavy soil.

PRESS

HR MIN

YOU SEE

CLEAN

TIME

(example for 4 1 ⁄

2

-hour cycle)


YOU SEE PRESS

DELAY

START

TIME

START

CLEAN

TIME


Press the “up” ( ▲ ) or “down” ( ▼ ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. The oven will automatically compute the stop time by adding the set cleaning time to the set start time.

PRESS

HR MIN

YOU SEE

START

CLEAN

TIME

(example for 2:30 start time)


The door is locked as soon as you press

START/ENTER.

PRESS

START

ENTER

5 SEC

YOU SEE

DELAY

ON

LOCKED CLEAN

6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts:

LOCKED lights up on the display. The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on.

YOU SEE

HEAT

TIME D

LOCKED CLEAN

TIME continued on next page

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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.

YOU SEE

LOCKED

(example for 7:00 stop time)

YOU SEE

CLEAN

8.

After the oven cools to room temperature, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge.

If needed, touch up spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.

To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time:

If the oven temperature is too high for baking/roasting when you press

OFF/CANCEL, “cln,” TIMED, ON, “cool,” and LOCKED will appear on the display until the oven cools.

PRESS

OFF

CANCEL

YOU SEE

TIME D

ON

LOCKED

CLEAN

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How the cycle works

The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease. During the cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling. This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away.

Your oven is preset for a 3 1 ⁄

2

-hour Self-

Cleaning cycle. However, you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven. You can set the cycle anywhere between 2 1 ⁄

2 and 4 1 ⁄

2 hours. (See “Setting the controls.”)

The graph at the right is representative of a normal, 3 1 ⁄

2

-hour Self-Cleaning cycle.

Note that the heating stops 1 ⁄

2 hour before the 3 1 ⁄

2

-hour setting is up to cool the oven enough so the door can be unlocked.

CLEANING CYCLE

OVEN SHUTS OFF

( normal broiling temperature )

DOOR UNLOCKS

( fan stays on )

START

DOOR LOCKS

1 2

Time In Hours

3 STOP

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Caring for Your Range

w WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Cleaning chart

Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range.

PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Control Knobs

Control Panel

Exterior Surfaces*

(excluding ceramic glass cooktop, control panel and oven door glass)

• Soap and water

• Dishwasher

• Soap and water

• Spray glass cleaner

• Soap and water

• Mild liquid cleaner

• Spray glass cleaner

• Non-abrasive plastic

scrubbing pad

• DO NOT use steel wool or

abrasive cleaners.

• Pull knobs straight away from

control panel.

• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.


• Apply spray cleaner to paper towel;

do not spray directly on panel.

• DO NOT use abrasive or harsh

cleaners like chlorine bleach,

ammonia or oven cleaners.


• Gently clean around the model

and serial plate; too much

scrubbing could remove the

numbers.

Ceramic glass cooktop

(Model RS696PXG)

Coil Elements

(Models RS610PXG and

RS675PXG)

• See the “Cleaning the ceramic

glass cooktop” section.

• DO NOT clean or immerse in

water. Spatters and spills will

burn off.

*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as

vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.

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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

Cleaning chart (cont.)

PART CLEANING METHOD

Chrome reflector bowls*


RS675PXG)

• Light to moderate soil • Soap and water


scrubbing pad

• Heavy to burned-on

soils

• Dishwasher

• Solution of 1 /

2

cup

ammonia to 1 gallon

water


scrubbing pad

• Mild abrasive powdered

cleanser or commercial

oven cleaner

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS


• Soak bowls for 20 minutes, then

scrub with plastic pad.

Oven door glass

•

• Soap and water

Non-abrasive plastic

scrubbing pad

• Spray glass cleaner •

• Wash, rinse and dry with soft

cloth.

Wipe with paper towel.

Oven cavity

(Model RS610PXG)

•

• Food spills containing

sugar and/or milk

Heavily soiled areas

•

•

• Soap and water

Steel wool pad

Commercial oven

cleaner

• When oven cools, wash, rinse

and dry with soft cloth.

• Wipe with clean water and

dry well.

• Follow the directions that come

with the oven cleaner. (Place

newspaper on the floor to protect

the floor surface.) Wipe well with

clean water and dry.

NOTES:

• Use oven cleaners in a well-

ventilated room.

• Do not let commercial oven

cleaners contact the gasket,

thermostat, or exterior

surfaces of the range. This

will cause damage.

• For easier cleaning, you can

remove the oven door. Carefully

follow the instructions in the

“Removing the oven door” section.

*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.

continued on next page

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Cleaning chart (cont.)

PART

Oven cavity


RS696PXG)

• Food spills containing

sugar and/or milk

• All other spills

Oven racks

Broiler pan and grid

CLEANING METHOD

•

•

Soap and water

Self-cleaning cycle

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• When oven cools, wash, rinse

and dry with soft cloth or sponge.

• See the “Using the self-cleaning

cycle” section.

• Wash, rinse and dry.

• Soap and water

• Steel wool pad

• Self-cleaning cycle • Place on 2nd and 4th rack

guides. Racks will discolor and

become harder to slide. After

cleaning, apply vegetable oil to

rack guides for easier sliding.

• Wash, rinse and dry.

• Soap and water

• Steel wool pad

• Dishwasher

• Solution of 1 /

2

cup

ammonia to 1 gallon

water

• Mild abrasive cleanser

or commercial oven

cleaner

• Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub

with plastic scrubbing pad.

• DO NOT clean the pan and grid in

the self-cleaning cycle.

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Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop


Your cooktop is designed for easy care. It has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and easier cleaning. 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 heating. Use the Cooktop Polishing Creme, included with your range, to clean and maintain the cooktop.

WHAT TO USE PART

Ceramic glass cooktop

Light to moderate soil

•

•

Paper towel

Clean, damp sponge

HOW TO CLEAN

DO NOT use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or glass cleaners with ammonia. They may damage the cooktop surface.

Wipe as soon as Hot Surface Indicator

Light goes off. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks, and discoloration

Burned-on soils

•

•

•

• Cooktop Polishing

Creme*

• Razor scraper in a holder

•

Cooktop Polishing

Creme*

Nonabrasive cleanser

Paper towel

Clean, damp sponge

Rub into soil using damp paper towel.

Rinse and dry.

Rub creme into soil using paper towel.

Reapply creme to remaining spots. Hold razor scraper as flat to surface as possible, scrape spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel.

Rinse and dry. Store razor blades out of reach of children.

Wipe while ceramic glass surface is warm. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

Sugary spills

(jellies, candy syrups)

Metal marks from copper, aluminum pans

Tiny scratches or abrasions

•

•

Cooktop Polishing

Creme*

Cooktop Polishing

Creme*

Before heating cooktop again, rub into area using damp paper towel. Rinse and dry.

To prevent scratches and abrasions, use the Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly. Scratches and abrasions do not affect cooking performance.

After many cleanings, they will become less visible.

NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.

*To order additional Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477), call 1-800-253-1301.

You will hear a recording. Follow the steps to place an order.

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Coil elements and reflector bowls


Removing

1.

Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before removing coil elements and reflector bowls.

BAKE BAKE

OFF

2.

Push in the edge of the coil element, opposite the receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clear the reflector bowl.

3.

Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.

4.

Lift out the reflector bowl. See the

“Cleaning chart” earlier in this section for cleaning instructions.

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Coil elements and reflector bowls (cont.)


Replacing

1.

Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before replacing coil elements and reflector bowls.

BAKE BAKE

OFF

2.

Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the coil element receptacle.

3.

Hold the coil element as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the coil element terminal into the receptacle.

4.

When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle.

NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the cookware on the coil elements. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer.

If a reflector bowl changes color, some of your cookware may not be flat enough, or some may be too large for the coil element.

In either case, some of the heat that’s meant to go into or around cookware goes down and heats the reflector bowl. This extra heat can cause it to change color.

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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 instructions 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 replace:

To remove:

1. Open door all the way.

NOTE: Two 5 ⁄

32

" Allen wrenches or 2 nails of similar diameter may be used if factory furnished door removal pins have been misplaced. Be careful not to damage porcelain finish.

1. Fit hinge arms into slots in frame. Push

in at lower corners to ensure that hinge arms are fully engaged.

2. Open the door all the way.

3. Remove the door removal pins from each hole.

4. Close the door.

NOTE: If the door does not operate freely, you have not installed it properly. Repeat

Steps 1-4.

Insert small end of pin here

2. Insert small end of a door removal pin into each door hinge.

3. Grasp under handle and gently close door as far as it will shut. Pull door out at bottom to remove.

4. Set door aside on protected surface.

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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 on the control panel.

LIGHT

NOTE: Make sure oven is cool before replacing a light bulb.

To replace an oven light:

1. Disconnect power and make sure the oven is cool before replacing the light bulb.

4. Replace the light bulb cover by turning it clockwise. The light bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures.

5. Reconnect power.

NOTE: The oven lights will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Remove the light bulb from its socket.

Replace the bulb with a similar 125-volt,

15-watt appliance bulb.

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Troubleshooting

Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service.

If you still need help, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section on page 54.

If nothing operates, check the following:

Is the oven wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage?

(See Installation Instructions.)

▼

Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?

Other possible problems and their causes:

PROBLEM

The oven will not operate

The surface cooking areas will not operate


The control knob(s) will not turn

The Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate


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 15.

• You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the controls.

• You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

• You have not plugged in coil element(s) all the way. Turn control knobs to OFF and plug in coil element(s) all the way.

(See “Replacing” on page 49.)

• You are not setting the control knob correctly. Push the control knob in before turning to a setting.

• You are not pushing in before turning. Push the control knob(s) in before turning to a setting.

• You did not press START/ENTER.

• You have programmed a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the controls.

Display is blank

• You have set the display not to show the clock time. To see the clock time again, press and hold CLOCK for

5 seconds.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

The oven temperature seems too low or too high

CAUSE

• Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” section.)

Slow baking or roasting • Increase baking or roasting time.

• Increase temperature 25°F (14°C).

• Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven.

• Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches (5 cm) of air space around all sides.

• Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest time suggested in recipe.

• Oven peeking can make cooking times longer.

Baked items too brown on bottom

• Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in when preheating is recommended.

• Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches (5 cm) of air space around all sides.

• Position rack higher in oven.

• Decrease oven temperature 15° to 25°F (8° to 14°C).

Unevenly baked items

Crust edge browns before pie is done

• Check that the range is level.

• Bake in center of oven with 2 inches (5 cm) of space around each pan.

• Check to make sure batter is level in pan.

• Shield edge with foil.

The display is showing

“PF”

“F” followed by a number shows on the display

• There has been a power failure. Reset the clock. (See

“Setting the clock” on page 16.)

• Press OFF/CANCEL. If the code reappears, note the code and call for service. (See the “Requesting Assistance or

Service” section on page 54.)

If none of these items was causing your problem, see the “Requesting Assistance or

Service” section on page 54.

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Requesting Assistance or Service

To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting” section.

It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

If you need assistance or service

Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance

Center toll free at

1-800-253-1301. Our

consultants are available

to assist you.

When calling:

Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” section).

This information will help us better respond to your request.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

• Features and specifications on our full

line of appliances

• Installation information

• Use and maintenance procedures

• Accessory and repair parts sales

• Specialized customer assistance

(Spanish speaking, hearing impaired,

limited vision, etc.)

•

Referrals to local dealers, service

companies, and repair parts distributors

Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.

To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow

Pages.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP ® factory authorized parts. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new

WHIRLPOOL ® appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances

Consumer Assistance Center

c/o Correspondence Dept.

2000 North M-63

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

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Index

TOPIC PAGE

A NOTE TO YOU.........................................2

ASSISTANCE ............................................54

BAKING

Aluminum foil..........................................13

Bakeware choices ..................................13

Pans ......................................................12

Racks......................................................12

Setting cycle ..........................................19

BROILING

Custom broil chart ..................................25

Grid ........................................................25

Guidelines ..............................................25

Pan ........................................................25

Rack position chart ................................25

Setting cycle ..........................................23

CLEANING

Broiler pan and grid................................46

Ceramic glass cooktop ....................44, 47

Coil elements ............................44, 48, 49

Control knobs ........................................44

Control panel ..........................................44

Exterior surfaces ....................................44

Oven cavity ......................................45, 46

Oven door glass ....................................45

Oven racks ............................................46

Reflector bowls ..........................45, 48, 49

Self-cleaning cycle ................................38

SURFACE COOKING AREAS

Ceramic glass cooktop ............................9

Control knobs ..........................................8

Control setting guide ................................9

Hot surface indicator light ........................8

Power on indicator light............................8

Surface cooking area markers ................8

CONTROL PANELS

Audible signals ......................................18

Canceling................................................15

Celsius/Fahrenheit..................................22

Clock ................................................14, 16

Command pads ................................14, 15

Control knobs ..........................................8

Control lock ............................................15

Disabling the clock display ....................16

Display....................................................14

Hot surface indicator light ........................8

MEALTIMER ™ ........................................26

Minute timer............................................17

Power on indicator light............................8

Starting ..................................................15

Surface cooking area markers ................8

Tones ......................................................18

TOPIC PAGE

COOKWARE

Canning ..................................................10

Characteristics of cookware materials....11

Tips ........................................................11

FEATURES..............................................6, 7

LIGHTS......................................................51

LOCK

Control ....................................................15

Self-cleaning cycle ..........................40, 41

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ................2

OVEN TEMPERATURE

Adjusting ................................................21

Setting................19, 24, 27, 29, 30, 33, 35

OVEN VENT ..............................................37

PANS ........................................................12

PARTS ....................................................6, 7

RACKS ......................................................12

REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR................50

ROASTING

Aluminum foil..........................................13

Bakeware choices ..................................13

Pans ......................................................12

Racks......................................................12

Setting cycle ..........................................19

SAFETY ..............................................3, 4, 5

SELF-CLEANING

Before setting the controls......................39

Before you start......................................38

Delay start ..............................................40

How cycle works ....................................43

Notes ......................................................39

Setting the controls ................................39

Starting immediately ..............................39

Stopping the cycle ..................................42

SERVICE ..................................................54

TIMED COOKING

Canceling ......................28, 30, 32, 34, 37

Cook time ..................................27, 31, 35

Delay start time ................................31, 33

Stop time ....................................29, 33, 35

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................52, 53

WARRANTY ..............................................56

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WHIRLPOOL ®

Electric Range Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

FROM DATE OF

PURCHASE

FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.

FULL FIVE-YEAR

WARRANTY

FROM DATE OF

PURCHASE

FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CLEANTOP ® ceramic glass cooktop to the original purchaser of this product.

Whirlpool warrants that:

– The ceramic glass cooktop will not discolor.

– The ceramic glass cooktop pattern will not wear off.

– The ceramic glass cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock.

– The surface units will not burn out.

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of your range.

2. Instruct you how to use your range.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.

B. Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home.

D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide.

F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

8/98

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer.

If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking

“Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section or by calling the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

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