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ELECTRIC COOKTOP AND SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN

MODEL RM980PXY

NOTE: Use and care instructions for the upper microwave oven are provided in a separate manual.

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Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301, is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If

You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 26. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on

page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book

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

Model Number Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name Dealer Phone

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to

persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

General

*Read all instructions before

using the range.

*Install or locate the range only

in accordance with the pro-

vided Installation Instructions.

@WARNING: To reduce the risk

of ti

ping of the appliance, the

app iance must be secured by a proper1 installed anti-tip bracket. o check if the bracket f!

is installed properly, see “The

anti-tip bracket” on page 18.

*CAUTION: Do not store things

children mi

range. Chil El

burned or injured while climb-

ing on it.

Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the

range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on an could

Do not operate the range if it

is damaged or not working properly.

@Do not use the range for

warming or heatin

Persons could be urned or

injured, or a fire could start.

ht want above the ren could be

part of the range. They

e burned or injured.

the room.

@Use the range only for its in-

t;;f;zluse as described in this

*Do not touch surface units,

areas near units, heating elements or interior surfaces of oven. Surface units and heating elements may be hot even

though they are dark in color.

Areas near surface units and

interior surfaces of an oven become hot enou burns. During an 61

h to cause

after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heatin 9 elements or

interior surfaces 0 oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the

range may become hot enough to cause burns; such as, the

oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, the oven door and window.

@Do not wear loose or hanging

garments when using the

range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and

you could be burned.

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or damp po holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk foOnrrr;otholder. It coul

@Keep range vents unobstructed. *Do not heat unopened contain-

ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause

injury.

*Do not store flammable materi-

als on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

When usinn the cooktor, *Make sure the reflector bowls

are in place during cooking.

Cookin

may su components underneath them to damage.

.Do not line reflector bowls with

aluminum foil or other liners.

Improper installation of these

liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

@Select a pan with a flat bottom

that is about the same size as the surface unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the

niting of clothing or potholders.

orrect pan size also improves

cooking efficiency.

potholders. Moist

cloth

catch

without reflector bowls

ject the wiring and

@Check to be sure

ing utensils are sa e for use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ce-

ramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

@Never leave surface units

unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result

and cause smokin

g;;;y spillovers t

Turn pan handles inward, but

not over other surface units.

This will help reduce the

chance of burns, i

flammable materia s,

spills due to bumping of the

pan.

When using the oven

Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

@Use care when opening oven

door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

lass cook-

and

at may

niting of

and

Grease *Grease is flammable. Do not

allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately.

@Do not use water on grease

fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on

range by coverin fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat a tray. Flaming grease outside of

an can be extin

aking soda or, i P

multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning 6mall amounts of formaldehyde

and carbon monoxide are off in the Self-Cleaning cyc e from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition. Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self-cleaning.

WI h a well- 9

uished with

available, a

iven

*Do not use oven cleaners. No

commercial oven cleaner or oven liner rotective coating of any kind s I! ould be used in or around any part of the oven.

*Before self-cleaning the oven.,

remove broiler oven racks an Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide.

*Do not soak removable heating

elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result.

@Do not clean door heat seal. It

is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the seal. Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide.

@Do not repair or replace any

part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

Disconnect the electrical supply

before servicing the range.

an, broiler

other utensl s.

rid,

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Parts And Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the

location and appearance of all parts and features.

with chrome

reflector bowl

Lock lever I Model and serial

number plate (under cooktop)

Removable storaw drawer

Upper microwave

oven control panel

(800 Upp~ Micr*

wave Oven Use and

Broil element

(not shown)

Bake element

(not shown)

Control panels

Surface unit control panel

Left front

control knob indicator light

Surface unit markers

Lower oven control panel

Surface heating

Left rear control knob

Oven selector

Right rear control knob control knob

Oven

indicator light

Lock

indicator light

Right front

Using Your Cooktop And Lower Oven

In This Section

Paw

U8ing

the surface units .....................................

Positioning racks and pan8 ............................... 9

For

hemt air circulation .....................................

Setting

the clock ...............................................

Using the Minute Timer ....................................

Bakinglroasting ................................................

Adjusting the oven temperature control

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe

....... .13

Broiling

Broiling tips Energy saving

Using the automatic MEALTIMER” clock.. . .16

The oven vent

The storage

The anti-tip

use

of your range.

........................................................... 13

.................................................... 15

tips ......................................... 15

................................................. 17

drawer ........................................ 16

bracket ........................................ 16

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Using the surface units

Control knobs must be pushed in before

turning

anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface unit markers

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

Surface heating indicator light

The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on.

them to a setting. They can be set

Burn and Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are not cooking.

Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON.

are

OFF when you

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control

knob down to continue cooking.

RECOMMENDED USE

To start foods cooking.

To bring liquids to a boil.

To hold a rapid boil.

To fry chicken or pancakes.

For gravy, pudding and icing.

To cook large amounts of veaetables.

To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.

To keep food warm until ready to serve.

Cookware tips

There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is

best for all people. Knowing something about

pan materials and construction will help you

select the right cooking utensils for your needs.

For best results and greater energy efl iciency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units. To check the flatness of a utensil:

-Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan

by placing a ruler across ft.

-Rotate the ruler in all directions. There

should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler.

NOTE: Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments.

The pan should have straight sides and a tightfitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight. Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food.

The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Handles should be made of a sturdy, heatresistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. It can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit.

Do not use canners, woks and specialty utensils with rounded, warped, ridged or dented bottoms. These could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil andlor surface unit.

Product Damage Hazard

If a surface unit stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged

usage of incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in damage to the surface

unit, cooktop, wiring and surrounding areas. To prevent damage, use correct utensils, start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking.

Home canning information

To protect your range: 9 Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best

results.

For best resufts, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, If not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.

Do not place canner on two surface units at the

Optional canning kii The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to 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 Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company.

same time. Excessive heat build-up will damage the cooktop.

Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.

To prolong the life of the elements:

-Prepare small batches at a time.

-Do not use elements for canning all day.

Positioning racks and pans

For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans.

For proper cooking, follow these guidelines for specific foods:

Angel and bundt cakes, yeast breads, frozen pies, large roasts and turkeys-place rack on lowest level.

Casseroles, muffins, most quick breads and meats-place rack on second or third level from

bottom.

Cookies, biscuits, cakes and non-frozen piesplace rack on second or third level from bottom.

When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 14.

Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.

If rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands.

Failure to follow the above precautions may resuft in personal injury.

Personal Injury Hazard

For best air circulation

The 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.

Place the pans so that one is not directly over

the other.

Allow 1%2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.

Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one

time.

Use the following as a guide to determine where

to place the pans.

One pan Place in the center of the oven rack.

Two pans

Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.

Three or four pans

Place in opposite corners on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.

NOTE: “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting resub. Use a reliable kitchen timer to keep track of the cooking time.

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