Whirlpool RS675PXGT Use and Care Guide

Whirlpool RS675PXGT Manual

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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
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    -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
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    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. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - continued on next
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    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
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    RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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 any part of the oven. • Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual. • Before Self-Cleaning the Oven - Remove
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    Parts and Features (Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG) Oven vent (p. 37) Plug-in coil element with one-piece chrome MIN HR CLOCK LIGHT START ENTER 5 SEC OFF CANCEL Cooktop control panel (pp. 6, 8) Oven control panel (p. 14) Model and serial number plate (on mounting rail) Cooktop control panel
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    PARTS AND FEATURES (Model RS696PXG) Oven vent (p. 37) CLEANTOP® ceramic glass cooktop (pp. 9, 47) Broil element (not and serial number plate (on mounting rail) Cooktop control panel NOTE: Oven cooling fan remains on when oven is off until cavity temperature cools down. Left rear control knob
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    Using Your Range wWARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. cooktop surface will glow when any of the surface cooking areas are turned on. (Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG) Hot surface indicator light (Model RS696PXG) The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the cooktop surface will glow
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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 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
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    USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information Center over surface cooking area Pan Surface cooking area • Use flat-bottomed canners 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. 10
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    USING YOUR RANGE Characteristics of cookware materials The pan material affects how 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
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    be centered in the oven. • When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. Two sheets of cookies 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.
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    USING YOUR RANGE Bakeware choices Baking performance is affected by the type Uneven browning • Crisp crusts • 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
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    RANGE The electronic oven control Electronic display Timer set and off pads (pp. 17, 18) Clock pad (p. 16) ELECTRONIC OVEN Manual oven light pad (p. 51) Oven RS675PXG and RS696PXG - pp. 39, 40) Start/ enter pad (p. 15) Off/cancel pad (p. 15) Display/clock • When you first plug in the oven
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    USING YOUR RANGE 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
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    USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL BAKE CUSTOM BROIL CLOCK TIMER TIMER SET OFF CLOCK LIGHT TEMP COOK TIME DELAY START TIME STOP TIME HR MIN START ENTER 5 SEC OFF
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    USING YOUR RANGE Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a tones are disabled (see "Disabling the timer reminder tones.") ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL UPPER OVEN LOWER OVEN BAKE CUSTOM BROIL TIMER TIMER TIMER TIMER SET OFF CLOCK LIGHT SET
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    USING YOUR RANGE 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 (
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    USING YOUR RANGE Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see "Positioning racks and pans" in "Using the Oven" earlier in this section. ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL BAKE CUSTOM BROIL BAKE C F HEAT DELAY BAKE ON TIMED BROIL LOCKED? TIMER TIMER SET OFF CLOCK LIGHT TEMP COOK TIME
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    USING YOUR RANGE Roasting meats and poultry • For even cooking, place the 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. PRESS START ENTER 5 SEC TEMPERATURE (in °F) 0-325 330-375
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    RANGE 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 setting to show the oven will be cooler by
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    USING YOUR RANGE 3. Enter the adjustment. PRESS START ENTER 5 SEC YOU SEE (time of will sound CUSTOM and the temperatures will be disBROIL played 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
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    in this section. 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack. USING YOUR RANGE OFF CANCEL CUSTOM BROIL 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
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    USING YOUR RANGE 6. When broiling is done, turn off oven. PRESS OFF CANCEL To custom broil at a lower temperature: • If food is cooking too fast, press CUSTOM BROIL pad and press the w Temp pad until "
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    USING YOUR RANGE Broiling guidelines • Use only the broiler pan and grid provided. 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
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    USING YOUR RANGE 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
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    USING YOUR RANGE 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a 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
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    USING YOUR RANGE 7. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep 4 times. You and hold COOK TIME for 5 seconds. To reactivate tones repeat this step. YOU SEE 8. Turn off oven. NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER™ control setting. PRESS OFF
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    USING YOUR RANGE 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a day and the stop time). YOU SEE F BAKE STOP TIME (example shows 2 o'clock stop time) 6. Start oven. NOTES: • You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing START/ENTER by repeating Steps
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    USING YOUR RANGE 7. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep 4 times. You will in the "Using the electronic Minute Timer" section]) until you press OFF/CANCEL. 8. Turn off oven. NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER™ control setting. PRESS
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    USING YOUR RANGE 4. Press COOK TIME. PRESS COOK TIME YOU SEE F BAKE COOK TIME 5. the correct time shows on the display. 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 HR MIN YOU SEE
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    USING YOUR RANGE 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). 10. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will
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    USING YOUR RANGE 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
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    USING YOUR RANGE 8. Complete entry. NOTES: • You can change the temperature or time settings tones" in the "Using the electronic Minute Timer" section]) until you press OFF/CANCEL. 11. Turn off oven. NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER™ control setting. PRESS OFF CANCEL
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    USING YOUR RANGE 2. Choose Bake setting. PRESS BAKE YOU SEE F BAKE 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press s to
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    USING YOUR RANGE 7. Set stop time. PRESS Press the "up" (s) or "down" (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. HR MIN 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). YOU SEE F
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    USING YOUR RANGE 11. Turn off oven. NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER™ control setting. 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
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    the Self-Cleaning Cycle (MODELS RS675PXG AND RS696PXG) wWARNING 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
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    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
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    USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE 3. Start oven. PRESS START ENTER 5 SEC YOU SEE HEAT ON TIMED HEAT TIMED ON LOCKED CLEAN TIME YOU SEE (example for 5:30 stop time) YOU SEE CLEAN 6. After the oven cools to room tempera- ture, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If needed
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    START TIME YOU SEE START CLEAN TIME 4. Set start time. Press the "up" (v) or "down" (w) 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 YOU SEE HR MIN START CLEAN TIME
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    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
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    SELF-CLEANING CYCLE 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
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    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 oven RS675PXG
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    CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart (cont.) PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chrome reflector bowls* (Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG) • Light Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth. • Wipe with paper towel. Oven cavity (Model RS610PXG) • Food spills containing sugar and/or milk • Heavily
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    CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart (cont.) PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Oven cavity (Models RS675PXG and RS696PXG) • Food spills containing sugar and/or milk • All other spills • Soap and water • Self-cleaning cycle • When oven cools, wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth or
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    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. PART Ceramic glass cooktop Light to moderate soil Heavy soil, dark streaks, specks, and discoloration Burned-on soils Sugary spills
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    BAKE OFF CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Coil elements and reflector bowls (Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG) Removing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before removing coil elements and 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See the "Cleaning chart" earlier in this section for cleaning instructions. 48
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    CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Coil elements and reflector bowls (cont.) (Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG) Replacing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before replacing coil elements and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with
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    CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 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
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    FOR YOUR RANGE 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
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    the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.) w 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 (Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG) The control knob(s) will not
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    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE The oven temperature seems too low or too high • 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
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    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 • Accessory and repair parts sales
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    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 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
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    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 Use and Care Guide. F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. 8/98 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT
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SELF-CLEANING AND STANDARD-CLEANING
ELECTRIC DROP-IN RANGES
MODELS RS610PXG
RS675PXG
RS696PXG
Use And Care
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A Note to You
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Range Safety
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Parts and Features
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Using Your Range
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Using the
Self-Cleaning Cycle
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Caring for
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Troubleshooting
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Requesting
Assistance
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Index
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Warranty
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