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SELF-CLEANING SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANGE

MODEL RS363PXY

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, worldclass 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 33. 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

basic precautions,

General

Read all instructions before using

the range.

Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. Range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance, the appliance must be secured by properly installed anti-tip brackets. To check if the brackets are installed properly, see “The antitip brackets” on page 22.

. CAUTION: Do not store things

children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing 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 any part of the range. They could be burned or injured.

Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly.

Do not use the range for

warming

Persons could be burned

injured, or a fire could start.

or heating the room.

including the following:

Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual.

DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTE-

RIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though the are dark in color. Areas near su ace units and 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 surface units, areas near units, heating elements or interior surfaces of 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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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 bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.

Keep range vents unobstructed.

Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause

injury.

Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

When using the cooktop

Make sure the reflector bowls are

in place during cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and 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 igniting of clothing or potholders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the

range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, 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

smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

Turn pan handles inward, but not

over other surface units. This will

help reduce the chance of burns,

igniting of flammable materials,

and spills due to bumping of the

pan.

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.

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 flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or,

if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

Small amounts of formaldehyde

and carbon monoxide are given

off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from

fiberglass insulation and food

decomposition. Significant expo-

sure 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.

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.

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks and other utensils. 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.

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Parts

This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.

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Anti-tip brackets

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Control panel

Left front control knob

light

Left

rear control knob

Electronic oven control

knob

Manual oven light switch

knob

Using Your Range

In This Section

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Using the surface units.. Positioning racks and For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking.. The electronic oven Setting the clock

Using the electronic Timer Using the Cancel button Baking/roasting M,;ing the oven temperature

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

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Using the surface units

Push In control knobs before turning

them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

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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.

Burn and Fire Hazard

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

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

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide.

start cooking at the high setting; then turn

the control knob down to continue cooking.

For best results,

SElTlNG 1 RECOMMENDED USE

MED-HI

MED

MED-LO

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 vegetables.

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

To keep food warm until raadv to serve.

Cookware tips

Select a pan

as the surface unit.

NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency,

utensils that make good contact with the surface units. Utensils with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain

enamelware) or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which damages the utensil and/or surface unit.

Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

The pan

tight-fitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge

ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

The pan material

how fast haat 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

resufts.

Handles

resistant material and be securely attached

to the pan.

that is about the same size

use only flat-bottomed

should have straight sides and a

(thick-

(metal or glass) affects

should be made of sturdy, heat-

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 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.

*Do not leave an empty utensil, or one

which has boiled dry, on a hot surface

unit. The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit.

Home canning information

To protect your range:

Use flat-bottomed canners/pans

results.

Use the largest surface unit

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

Do not place canner

at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.

Start with hot water.

time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

Keep reflector bowls clean

reflection.

To prolong the life of the elements:

- Prepare small batches

- Do not use elements

day.

on two surface units

This reduces the

at a time.

for canning all

for best

for best heat

Optional canning kit

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 cook-top.

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.

Positioning racks and pans

For baking/roasting with one rack,

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

There are two racks for the oven. One rack is straight and the other is offset (raised). The shape of the offset rack allows

you to space racks better.

place

Rack placement for specific foods:

Frozen pies, large

roasts, turkeys 2nd level from

Angel and bundt 2nd level from cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies

FOOD RACK POSITION

Lowest level or bottom

bottom

2nd or 3rd level from bottom

When baking on two racks,

offset rack on bottom and the straight rack

on the third level from bottom.

NOTE:

when broiling, see “Broiling chart” on page 17.

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 result in personal injury.

arrange the

For recommended rack placement

Personal Injury Hazard

For best air circulation

Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking.

Place

the pans so that one is not directly

over the other.

For best results, allow

(4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must

be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

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.

1% to 2 inches

Using aluminum foil for baking

Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles.

. Place

the foil on the oven rack below the

rack with the food.

make sure

larger all around than the dish holding the

food.

foil is about 1 inch (3 cm)

Do not cover

num foil. It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results.

Do not line

rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking

will resuft.

Turn up

the entire rack with alumi-

oven bottom or entire oven

foil edges and

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements because it will damage them and couM result in shock or fire hazard.

The electronic oven control

Cancel button

Timer Cl&k

;fn/Jfn button time

Bake button button

Display/clock

When you first connect the range to

power,

new time. If, after you set the clock (page

12) the display again flashes, your electricity has been off. Reset the clock.

When you are not uslng the oven,

control is an accurate clock.

When using the oven or Timer,

will show the time, temperature settings and what command buttons have been pressed.

When showing the time of day,

will show the hour and minutes.

When using the Timer,

show hours, minutes and seconds in the following sequence:

- For settings from O-l minute 55

- For settings from 2-10 minutes,

- For settings from 1060 minutes,

- For settings from l-9 hours 50 min-

When using Bake Time and/or Stop Time,

the display will show hours and minutes.

the

display

will flash until you set a

the

the display

the display will

seconds,

the display will increase in 5-second increments and count down each second.

the display will increase in 1 O-second increments and count down each second.

the display will increase in 1 -minute increments and count down each second.

utes, the display will increase in 5 minute increments and count down each minute.

Display

CLEAN ENOIL BAKE

siop

time

Set knob

Clean B;oil button button button

Bake

Command buttons

The command buttons tell the oven what to do and in what order. A few examples:

-Clock

tells the oven you are going to set

the clock.

-Cancel

tells the oven to turn off.

Each command button (except Cancel) has its own indicator light. An indicator light comes on when you push a command button. Examples: Push the Bake button and BAKE will light up; push the Broil button and BROIL will light up.

Set Knob

Once you’ve pushed a command button to tell the oven what you want it to do, you’ll use the Set Knob to set a temperature or time. Turning the Set Knob clockwise increases the number in the display. Turning the Set Knob counterclockwise decreases the number on the display.

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