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Home Appliances
Use And Care
GUIDE
Table of Contents
(complete) ................... 2
A Note to You................. 3
Important Safety
Instructions................. 4-6
Parts and Features ........ 7
Using Your Range .........8
Using the
Self-Cleaning Cycle .....26
Caring for
Your Range .................. 30
If You Need
Assistance
or Service ..................... 36
Warranty .......................40
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments.
SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC SLIDE-IN RANGE
MODELS RS385PXE RS385PCE
PART NO. 229C4020P025-1/4389866
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Table of Contents
Page
A Note to You ........................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions .............. 4-6
Parts and Features................................... 7
Using Your Range .................................... 8
Using the surface units ........................ 8
Positioning racks and pans................ 10
For best air circulation ....................... 11
Using aluminum foil for baking .......... 11
The electronic oven control ............... 12
Setting the clock ................................ 13
Using the electronic Minute Timer ..... 13
Using the Off/Cancel pad .................. 14
Audible signals .................................. 14
Baking/roasting.................................. 15
Adjusting the oven
temperature control ........................... 16
Broiling............................................... 17
Broiling tips ........................................ 18
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Energy saving tips ............................. 19
Using the electronic
MEALTIMER™ control ...................... 19
The oven vent .................................... 23
The storage drawer ........................... 24
The anti-tip bracket............................ 25
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle .............. 26
Before you start ................................. 26
Setting the controls............................ 27
Special tips ........................................ 29
How the cycle works.......................... 29
Caring for Your Range........................... 30
Surface units and reflector bowls ...... 30
Lift-up cooktop ................................... 32
Cleaning chart ................................... 33
The oven light .................................... 35
If You Need Assistance or Service ....... 36
Warranty.................................................. 40
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy
to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. 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 in the Ownership 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 our Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301 or
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 plate (see
diagram on page 7 for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, 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 Address _____________________
Dealer Phone _______________________
Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free.
1-800-253-1301
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Important Safety Instructions
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 the symbol.
wWARNING
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 provided
Installation Instructions. The
range must be installed by a
qualified installer. The range must
be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
This symbol alerts you to
hazards such as fire,
electrical shock, or
other injuries.
•Do not operate the range if it is
damaged or not working properly.
•Do not use the range for warming
or heating the room. Persons
could be burned or injured, or a
fire could start.
•Use the range only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
•WARNING: To reduce the risk of
tipping the appliance, the appliance must be secured by a
properly installed anti-tip bracket.
To check if the bracket is installed
properly, see “The anti-tip
bracket” on page 25.
•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.
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•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 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,
such as the oven vent opening,
the surface near the vent opening,
the cooktop, and the oven door
and window, could also become
hot enough to cause burns.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•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.
•Use only dry pot holders. Moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces
could result in burns from steam.
Do not let pot holder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth for a pot
holder. 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.
•Use only cookware approved
for oven use. Follow cookware
manufacturer’s instructions, especially when using glass or plastic
cookware.
•Do not store flammable materials
on or near the range. The fumes
could 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 could
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 could result in a risk of
electrical 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 could result in the igniting of
clothing or pot holders. Correct
pan size also improves cooking
efficiency.
•Check to be sure glass cook-
ware is safe for use on the range.
Only certain types of glass, glassceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed cookware are suitable for cooktops without breaking
due to the sudden change in
temperature.
•Never leave surface units unat-
tended at high heat settings. A
boilover could result and cause
smoking and greasy spillovers
that could 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
pot holder contact hot heating
elements 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-fitting 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
•Do not soak removable heating
elements in water. The element
will be damaged and shock or fire
could result.
•Small amounts of formaldehyde
and carbon monoxide are given
off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from
fiberglass insulation and
food
decomposition. Significant
exposure to these substances
could 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 selfcleaning.
•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 cookware.
Do not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts unless you
are instructed to do so in this Use
and Care Guide.
•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.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
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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. To help you find information on specific
parts or features quickly, page references are included.
Anti-tip bracket
Plug-in surface
unit with onepiece reflector
bowl
(pp. 8, 33, 34)
Control panel
(pp. 8, 12, 33)
Model and
serial number
plate
(p. 3)
FRONTREAR
OFFOFF
LO
OFFOFF
HI
LO
HI
SURFACE
DELAYDELAY
HRHR
OVEN ONOVEN ON
CLEANCLEAN
STOPSTOP
REAR
FRONT
OFFOFF
LOLO
HI
OFFOFF
LO
L
O
HI
PUSH TO TURN
TIMERTIMER
OFF
OVEN
CANCELCANCEL
LIGHT
CLEANCLEAN
COOK
STOP
TIME
TIME
TIMER
CLOCK
ON/OFFON/OFF
HEATING
O
BROILBROIL
BAKEBAKE
N
LOCKLOCK
CLEANCLEAN
BROIL BAKE
PUSH TO TURN
Broil element
(p. 25)
Oven vent
(p. 23)
(not shown)
(p. 17)
Bake
element
(p. 15)
Storage drawer
(p. 24)
Control panel
Surface unit
markers
(p. 8)
FRONT
OFF
LO
HI
PUSH TO TURN
Left front
control
knob
(p. 8)
Manual oven
light switch
(p. 35)
REAR
OFF
LO
HI
Left rear
control
knob
(p. 8)
OVEN
LIGHT
Electronic oven
control
(p. 12)
DELAY
OVEN ON
HR
CLEAN
STOP
OFF
CANCEL
TIMER
CLOCK
ON/OFF
BAKE
TIMER
CLEAN
COOK
STOP
CLEAN
TIME
TIME
BROIL
O
N
LOCK
BROIL BAKE
Surface
heating
indicator light
(p. 8)
OFF
LO
HI
SURFACE
HEATING
PUSH TO TURN
Right rear
control
knob
(p. 8)
FRONTREAR
OFF
LO
HI
Right front
control
knob
(p. 8)
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Using Your Range
To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section
tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently.
Using the surface units
Push in control knobs before turning
them to a setting. You can set them 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.
wWARNING
OFF
L
O
Fire Hazard
Turn all controls off when done
cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or burns.
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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.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI • To start foods cooking.
• To bring liquids to a boil.
Medium-high •To hold a rapid boil.
• To fry chicken or
pancakes.
Medium • For gravy, pudding,
(opposite OFF)
(opposite OFF • To cook large amounts
Medium-low • To keep food cooking
LO • To keep food warm until
and icing.
of vegetables.
after starting it on a
higher setting.
ready to serve.
Cookware tips
• Select a pan that is about the same size
as the surface unit.
• NOTE: For best results and greater
energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed
cookware that makes good contact with
the surface units. Cookware with rounded,
warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain
enamelware), or dented bottoms could
cause severe overheating, which damages
the cookware and/or surface unit.
You can, however, use the newer
cookware available with slightly indented
bottoms or very small expansion channels.
This cookware is specially designed to
provide the good contact needed for best
cooking results.
Also, woks, canners, and teakettles with
flat bottoms suitable for use on your
cooktop are now available in most stores
that sell housewares.
• The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
• 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 sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
NOTES:
• Use the correct cookware to prevent
damage to the surface unit, cooktop, wiring
and surrounding areas.
• If the cookware is too small for the
surface unit or the bottom is not flat, the
surface unit could stay glowing red for an
extended length of time causing damage
to the unit.
• If you start cooking on high, it is impor-
tant to turn the control down to a lower
setting to complete cooking.
• The surface unit could overheat or be
damaged if a pot has boiled dry or has
been left empty on a hot surface unit.
Home canning information
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.
To protect your range:
• Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best
results.
• Use the largest surface unit for best
results. Also, use a canner/pan which can
be centered over the surface unit and
which does not extend more than one inch
outside surface unit area. Large diameter
canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap
heat and can cause damage to the
cooktop.
• Do not place canner on two surface units
at the same time. Too much heat will build
up and will damage the cooktop.
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USING YOUR RANGE
• 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.
• Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
Positioning racks and pans
To remove racks:
1. Pull rack toward you.
2. Tilt up front end.
3. Pull rack out.
To replace racks:
1. Place rack on rack guides.
2. Tilt up front end.
3. Push rack in until it clears the stop.
4. Lower front and push rack in the rest
of the way.
General guidelines
• Before turning on the oven place oven
racks where you need them.
• 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 baking/roasting with 1 rack, place
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
• When baking/roasting on 2 racks,
arrange racks on the bottom and 3rd level
from the bottom.
• Do not place items on the oven door
when it is open.
Bakeware tips
• When baking with insulated cookie
sheets or baking pans, place them in the
bottom third of the oven. You may need to
increase the recommended baking times,
so test for doneness before removing from
the oven.
• For most baking, reduce the oven
temperature by 25°F but use the same
baking time when using ovenproof glassware or dark pans. These pans absorb
heat, producing darker bottom browning
and crispier crusts. When baking pies and
bread, you can use the temperature called
for in the recipe.
Rack placement for specific
foods:
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys,
angel food cakes
Bundt cakes,
most quick breads,
yeast breads,
casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
FOOD
RACK POSITION
Lowest level or 2nd
level from bottom
2nd level from
bottom
2nd or 3rd level
from bottom
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NOTE: For recommended rack placement
when broiling, see “Broiling rack position
chart” on page 18.
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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 11⁄2 to 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 a time.
Use the following as a guide to determine
where to place the pans:
1 pan
Place in the center of the oven rack.
2 pans
Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.
3 or 4 pans
Place in opposite corners on each oven
rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly
over another.
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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. Turn up foil edges
and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm)
larger all around than the dish holding
the food.
• Do not cover the entire rack with alumi-
num foil. It will reduce air circulation and
cause poor cooking results.
• Do not line the oven bottom or the entire
oven rack with foil or other liners. It could
affect the quality of your baking.
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USING YOUR RANGE
The electronic oven control
Off/
Cancel
pad
DELAY
OVEN ON
CLEAN
CLOCK
Clock
pad
STOP
TIMER
STOP
TIME
Stop
time
pad
COOK
TIME
Cook
time
pad
OFF
CANCEL
TIMER
ON/OFF
Timer
On/Off
pad
Display/clock
• When you first plug in the range, a time
of day and “PF” will appear in the temperature display. If, after you set the clock
(page 13), “PF” again appears on the
display, your electricity was off for a while.
Reset the clock.
• 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.
• When you are using the Minute Timer,
the display will show minutes and seconds
in the following sequence:
– For settings under 1 minute, the
display will count down each second.
– For settings from 1-10 minutes, the
display will count down minutes and
seconds.
• When you are using Cook Time and/or
Stop Time, the display will show hours
and minutes.
Electronic
display
HR
BAKE
CLEAN
CLEAN BROIL BAKE
Clean
pad
BROIL
LOCK
Broil
pad
O
N
decrease
pads
Bake
pad
Command pads
The command pads tell the oven what to do
and in what order. A few examples:
– Clock tells the oven you are going to set
the clock.
– Off/Cancel tells the oven to turn off.
– Increase/Decrease pads change time or
temperature. Press them briefly to change
time or temperature by a small amount.
Press and hold to change by a larger
amount.
Increase/
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Setting the clock
CLOCK
The clock must be set for the automatic
oven timing functions to work properly.
1. Press the Clock pad.
2. Use the Increase/Decrease pads to set
the time of day. Press the “up” (▲) or
“down” (▼) pad until the correct time
shows on the display.
3. Press the Clock pad.
USING YOUR RANGE
NOTES:
• You cannot change time of day during a
Time Bake or Self-Cleaning cycle.
• You can see current time of day while
another function is running by pressing the
Clock pad.
CLOCK
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 9 hours,
55 minutes.
1. Press the Timer On/Off pad.
TIMER
ON/OFF
2. Use the Increase/Decrease pads to set
the desired time. Press the “up” (▲) or
“down” (▼) pad until the correct time
shows on the display. The Minute Timer
will start automatically within a few
seconds after you release the pad.
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USING YOUR RANGE
After the countdown is over, 3 short tones
will sound, followed by 1 tone that sounds
every 6 seconds until you press any other
command pad.
To reset the Minute Timer:
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on page 13.
To cancel the Minute Timer:
Press Timer On/Off pad until TIMER stops
flashing on the display (about 4 seconds).
Using the Off/Cancel pad
The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function
except for the Clock and Timer functions.
When you press the Off/Cancel pad, the
display will show the time of day or, if
Minute Timer is also being used, the time
remaining.
TIMER
ON/OFF
OFF
CANCEL
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 repeating end-of-timer
countdown signal:
1. Press and hold the Off/Cancel pad for
10 seconds.
2. A short tone will sound to tell you the
signal has been changed.
Repeat the above steps to turn the signal
back on.
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Baking/roasting
1. Position the rack(s) properly before
turning on the oven. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans”
on page 10.
2. Press the Bake pad. The last oven
temperature to be set appears on
the display.
3. To cook at a different temperature, use
the Increase/Decrease pad(s). Press ▲
to raise the temperature or ▼ to lower
the temperature. Use these pads until
the desired temperature shows on the
small display.
4. When the oven starts to heat, ON and the
changing temperature (starting at 100°F)
will be displayed. When the oven reaches
the set temperature, a tone will sound.
NOTE: You can change the temperature
setting any time during the Bake cycle by
repeating Steps 2 and 3 above.
5. When baking, preheat the oven.
(Preheating is not needed when roasting.)
The oven is preheated when you hear a
1-second tone.
6. Put food in the oven. 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.
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BAKE
7. When baking/roasting is done, press the
Off/Cancel pad. The time of day will show on
the display and all other displays will go off.
OFF
CANCEL
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USING YOUR RANGE
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, after using the oven for a period of time,
you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting
results, you can change the temperature
calibration by following these steps:
1. Press the Bake pad.
BAKE
2. Select an oven temperature between
500°F and 550°F.
3. Before BAKE stops flashing, press
and hold the Bake pad for about
4 seconds until the red display changes
to the oven adjustment display.
4. To adjust the temperature, use the
Increase/Decrease pad(s). Press ▲ to
raise the temperature or ▼ to lower the
temperature. You can set the temperature
change as much as -35°F cooler or +35°F
hotter.
5. After making the desired adjustment,
press the Off/Cancel pad to enter the
new offset temperature.
BAKE
BAKE
OFF
CANCEL
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Broiling
1. Position the rack before turning the oven
on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on
page 18.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position
(open about 4 inches [10 cm]). The door
will stay open by itself.
4. Press the Broil pad.
5. Select LO Broil (450°F) by pressing the
Increase (▲) pad once. Select HI Broil
(550°F) by pressing the Increase (▲)
pad twice.
NOTE: You can change the temperature
setting any time during the Broil cycle by
repeating Steps 4 and 5 above.
6. When broiling is done, press the Off/
Cancel pad. The time of day will show on
the display and all other displays will go
off. Serve food immediately and leave the
broiler pan outside oven to cool during the
meal for easiest cleaning.
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BROIL
OFF
CANCEL
To broil at a lower temperature:
• If food is cooking too fast or you want to
broil slower from the start, press the Broil
pad and press the Decrease pad once.
This temperature setting allows the broil
heating element to cycle and provides slow
cooking.
• Fish and chicken are some foods that
may cook better if you use lower broiling
temperatures.
NOTE: Leave the oven door partly open
whenever using the oven to broil. This allows
the oven to maintain proper temperatures.
BROIL
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USING YOUR RANGE
Broiling rack position chart
RACK POSITION
FROM BOTTOM
4
3
2
1
TYPE OF FOOD/
DONENESS
Hamburger patties
and thin steaks, 1⁄2"
thick or less
Quickly searing
food, rare and
medium steaks,
medium patties, ham
slices, fish steaks,
frankfurters
Well-done steaks and
patties, lamb chops,
split chicken, pork
steaks and chops,
whole fish
Not used for broiling
Broiling tips
• Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling.
They are designed to drain excess liquid
and grease away from the cooking surface
to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire.
• Do not cover the broiler grid with foil.
• To ensure adequate grease drainage, do
not use cookie sheets or similar pans for
broiling.
• Place food about 3" or more from the broil
element.
• After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven when you remove the food.
Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave
it in the heated oven.
4
3
2
1
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Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is
usually a very small percentage of the total
energy used in the home, cooking energy
can be used efficiently. Here are some tips
to help you save energy when using your
cooking product:
• Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,
and tight-fitting lids.
• Match the pan to the surface unit size.
• Cook with a minimum of liquid or grease
to help shorten cooking time.
• Preheat pans only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
• Start food on higher heat settings, then set
surface unit control on low or off to finish
cooking. Use retained heat for cooking
when possible.
• Use the more efficient surface units
instead of the oven when possible.
USING YOUR RANGE
• Turn on the surface unit only after placing
filled pan on the unit.
• “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss,
longer cooking times, and unsatisfactory
baking results. Rely on your timer to keep
track of the cooking time.
• Bake cakes, pies, or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time to bake is right after a
meal has been cooked in the oven.
• Preheat the oven no longer than necessary.
• Plan your meals for the most efficient use
of the range. When using the oven to cook
one food, try to cook the rest of the meal in
it also.
• Do not preheat when broiling, roasting, or
cooking items such as casseroles.
• Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
Using the electronic MEALTIMERTM control
The electronic MEALTIMER control is designed to 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.
Before using the electronic MEALTIMER
control, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock”
on page 13.)
To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and
put food in the oven.
wWARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than
one hour before or after cooking.
Failure to follow the above can result
in death, food poisoning, or sickness.
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USING YOUR RANGE
COOK
TIME
2. Press the Cook Time pad.
3. Press the Increase pad until the desired
baking/roasting time shows on the display.
4. Press the Bake pad. The last oven
temperature to be set appears on the
display.
NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone
will sound.
5. Press Increase or Decrease pad until
the desired temperature shows on the
display.
6. When the oven starts to heat, ON and
the changing temperature (starting at
100°F) will be displayed. When the oven
reaches the set temperature, a tone will
sound.
NOTE: You can change the temperature
setting any time during the Bake cycle by
repeating Steps 4 and 5 above.
7. Remove food from the oven.
NOTE: Even though oven shuts off
automatically, food continues cooking
after controls are off.
BAKE
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To delay start and stop
automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and
put food in the oven.
2. Press the Cook Time pad.
3. Press the Increase pad until the desired
baking/roasting time shows on the display.
USING YOUR RANGE
COOK
TIME
(example for 3 hours)
4. Press the Stop Time pad. The time
displayed will be the time of day plus the
cook time. For example, if the current
time of day is 2:00 and the cook time is
3 hours, the display will show 5:00.
5. Press the Increase pad to set the stop
time. If you have set a 7:00 stop time and
a 3-hour cook time, the oven will turn on
at 4:00.
STOP
TIME
STOP
TIME
(example for 5:00 stop time, before
stop time is set)
STOP
TIME
(example for 7:00 stop time)
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USING YOUR RANGE
6. Press the Bake pad. The last oven
temperature to be set appears on
the display.
NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone
will sound.
7. Press Increase or Decrease pad until
the desired temperature shows on
the display.
8. At the set start time (4:00 in example
above), the oven will turn on automati-
cally. When the oven starts to heat, ON
and the changing temperature (starting at
100°F) will be displayed. When the oven
reaches the set temperature, a tone will
sound. The oven will continue to cook for
the programmed 3 hours and shut off
automatically at 7:00.
NOTE: You can change the temperature
setting any time during the Bake cycle by
repeating Steps 6 and 7 above.
9. Remove food from the oven.
NOTE: Even though oven shuts off
automatically, foods continue cooking
after controls are off. The low temperature zone of this range (between 150°F
and 200°F) keeps hot, cooked foods warm.
BAKE
To cancel the MEALTIMER™ control
setting:
• Press Off/Cancel pad to return the display
to the time of the day.
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OFF
CANCEL
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The oven vent
wWARNING
Burn Hazard
Use pot holders when touching
items left near oven vent.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
USING YOUR RANGE
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven
through a vent under the right rear surface
unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food
warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is
needed for air circulation. Do not block the
vent by using extra large pans or covers.
You will get poor baking/roasting results.
NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent
can melt.
Oven vent
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USING YOUR RANGE
The storage drawer
You can remove the storage drawer to make
it easier to clean under the range. Use care
when handling the drawer.
Removing the storage drawer:
1. Empty drawer before removing. Pull
drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift
front and pull out to the second stop.
2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the
way out.
Replacing the storage drawer:
1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the
drawer guides on both sides of opening.
2. Lift drawer front and push in until metal
stops on drawer slide rails clear white
stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front
again to clear second stop and slide
drawer closed.
Drawer
slide rail
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USING YOUR RANGE
The anti-tip bracket
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 anti-tip bracket properly secured.
wWARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Connect anti-tip bracket to floor or wall.
Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
Do not push down on the open oven door.
Follow the Installation Instructions.
Do not let children climb onto the oven door.
Failure to follow the above can result in death, burns, or
other injury.
To verify the anti-tip bracket
is engaged:
• Grasp rear of range and carefully try to tilt
forward. If anti-tip bracket is attached to
floor or wall correctly, range should not tilt
forward.
• See Installation Instructions for further
details.
Bracket optional
location
Bracket
factory
location
Chain
Washer
and screw
Backguard
Chain
Mainback
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Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning
the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle
with the easy-to-use electronic control. Please review the instructions in this section to keep
your oven spotless.
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 the above can result in burns, or illness from
inhaling dangerous fumes.
Before you start
Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle,
make sure you:
• Hand-clean the areas shown. They do
not get hot enough during the cleaning
cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water
and detergent or a soapy, steel-wool pad
for cleaning.
NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the
seal. Poor cleaning, baking, and roasting
may result.
• Remove any pots and pans being stored
in the oven.
NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan
and grid in the oven if you have first
removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning
or in a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not
removed, too much smoking will occur.
• Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This
will help reduce smoke during the SelfCleaning cycle.
• 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 page 34). If you clean racks in the
Self-Cleaning cycle, place them on the 2nd
and 4th rack guides. (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.
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Hand-clean
frame
DO NOT
hand-clean
seal
Hand-clean
door around
edge
NOTES:
• 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 oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt
and damage the oven surface.
• To prolong bulb life, leave the oven light
off during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
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USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
Setting the controls
Make sure the clock is set to the correct time
of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 13.)
To start the Self-Cleaning
cycle now:
1. Press the Clean pad. The display will
show “----”.
2. To set the clean time, press the Increase
or Decrease pad until the desired cleaning
time shows on the display. You can set
the cleaning time anywhere between 2
and 4 hours.
• Use 2 hours for light soil.
• Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil.
3. Once you have set the cleaning time
ON will appear on the display. The SelfCleaning cycle will begin automatically
within a few seconds.
CLEAN
To delay the start of
Self-Cleaning cycle:
1. Press the Clean pad. The display will
show “----”.
2. To set the clean time, press the In-
crease or Decrease pad until the desired
cleaning time shows on the display. You
can set the cleaning time anywhere
between 2 and 4 hours.
• Use 2 hours for light soil.
• Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil.
CLEAN
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USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
STOP
TIME
3. Press the Stop Time pad. The time
displayed will be the time of day plus the
cleaning time. For example, if the current
time of day is 7:00 and the cleaning time
is 3 hours, the display will show 10:00.
STOP
TIME
(example for 10:00 stop time,
4. Press the Increase pad to set the stop
time. If you have set a 12:00 stop time
and a 3-hour cleaning time, the oven will
turn on at 9:00.
STOP
TIME
before stop time is set)
When the oven locks:
LOCK will be displayed and the door will be
locked in position. You cannot open the
oven door until the temperature drops below
the lock temperature.
When the Self-Cleaning cycle
is completed:
CLEAN goes out on the display and the
oven will start cooling.
When the oven reaches normal
baking/roasting temperatures:
LOCK goes out on the display and the door
can be opened.
To stop the Self-Cleaning
cycle at any time:
• Press the Off/Cancel pad.
(example for 12:00 stop time)
OFF
CANCEL
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USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
Special tips
• Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the
Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat,
odors, and smoke.
• After the oven is cool, wipe up any
residue or ash with a damp cloth or
sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a
mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
• Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled.
Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer
and results in more smoke than usual.
• If the Self-Cleaning cycle does not get
the oven as clean as you expected, the
cycle may not have been set long enough
or you may not have prepared the oven
properly. Set the Self-Cleaning cycle
longer the next time and hand-clean areas
noted on page 26.
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-hour SelfCleaning cycle. However, you can adjust the
cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven.
You can set the cycle anywhere between
2 and 4 hours. (See “Setting the controls”
on page 27.)
The graph at the right is representative of
a normal, 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Note
that the heating stops when the 3-hour
setting is up, but it takes longer for the oven
to cool enough to unlock.
875°F ( 468°C )
CLEANING CYCLE
OVEN SHUT OFF
( normal broiling temperature )
Temperature
DOOR LOCKS
START 1 2 3 STOP
DOOR UNLOCKS
Time In Hours
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Caring for Your Range
Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around
your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking
and operating like new.
NOTE: Let range cool before cleaning.
Surface units and reflector bowls
Removing
1. Make sure all control knobs are turned
off and cool before removing surface
units and reflector bowls.
2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the
receptacle, just enough to clear the
reflector bowl.
OFF
L
O
3. Pull the surface unit straight away from
the receptacle.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning
chart” on page 34 for cleaning instructions.
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Replacing
1. Make sure all control knobs are turned
off and cool before replacing surface units
and reflector bowls.
2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl
with the surface unit receptacle.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
OFF
L
O
3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible
with the terminal just started into the
receptacle. Push the surface unit 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 surface unit opposite the
receptacle.
NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to
the utensils on the surface units. They also
help catch spills. When they are kept clean,
they reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl gets discolored, some of
your utensils may not be flat enough, or
some may be too large for the surface unit.
In either case, some of the heat that’s meant
to go into or around a utensil goes down and
heats the reflector bowl. This extra heat can
discolor it.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
Lift-up cooktop
1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners
until the support locks into place.
2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use
a soapy, steel-wool pad on heavily
soiled areas.
3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from
both sides while pressing the support
back to unlock it. Lower the cooktop
into place.
NOTE: Do not drop the cooktop. Damage
could result to the porcelain and the cooktop
frame.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
Cleaning chart
Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range.
PART
Control knobs
Control panel
Exterior surfaces
(other than control
panel)
Surface units
WHAT TO USE
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
OR
Paper towel and spray
glass cleaner
Sponge and warm,
soapy water
Nonabrasive, plastic
scrubbing pad and warm,
soapy water
HOW TO CLEAN
• Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight
away from control panel.
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do
not soak.
• Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers. They may damage the
finish of the knobs.
• Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs
point to OFF.
• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry
thoroughly.
• Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers. They may damage the
finish.
• Do not spray cleaner directly on panel.
Apply cleaner to paper towel.
NOTE: Make sure you have not turned
the oven on when cleaning panel. If you
have, push the Off/Cancel pad.
• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry
thoroughly.
• Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing
pad on heavily soiled areas.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers. They may damage the
finish.
NOTE: Do not allow foods containing
acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon
juice) to remain on surface. Acids may
remove the glossy finish. Also wipe up
milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool.
No cleaning is required. Spatters or
spills will burn off. Do not immerse
in water.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
PART
Porcelain-enamel
reflector bowls
(Model RS385PCE
and Black Model
RS385PXEB)
Chrome
reflector bowls
(White Model
RS385PXEQ)
Broiler pan and
grid (clean after
each use)
Oven racks
WHAT TO USE
Nonabrasive, plastic
scrubbing pad and
warm, soapy water
OR
The Self-Cleaning cycle
Nonabrasive, plastic
scrubbing pad and
warm, soapy water
Steel-wool pad and
warm, soapy water
Steel-wool pad and
warm, soapy water
OR
The Self-Cleaning cycle
HOW TO CLEAN
• Wipe off excess spills.
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
OR
• Place upside down on oven racks in
oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
• Clean frequently.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
• Do not clean in Self-Cleaning oven.
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
• Do not clean in Self-Cleaning cycle.
(See note on page 26.)
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
OR
• Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning
cycle.
NOTE: Racks will permanently discolor
and become harder to slide if left in
oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Apply
a small amount of vegetable oil to the
side rungs to aid sliding.
Oven door glass
Oven cavity
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Paper towel and spray
glass cleaner
OR
Warm, soapy water and
a nonabrasive, plastic
scrubbing pad
Self-Cleaning cycle
• Make sure oven is cool.
• Follow directions provided with the
cleaner.
• Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry
thoroughly.
• See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle”
on pages 26-29.
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The oven light
To turn the light on, press the Oven Light
Switch on the control panel.
To replace the oven light:
1. Disconnect appliance at the main
power supply.
2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the
back of the oven by screwing it out
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the light bulb from its socket.
Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appli-
ance bulb.
4. Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in
clockwise. Reconnect appliance at the
main power supply.
NOTE: To prolong bulb life, leave the oven
light off during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
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If You Need Assistance or Service
This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section
outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem.
Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our
Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase
date. (See page 3.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.
1. Before calling for assistance …
Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any
kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a
service call.
PROBLEM
Nothing will
operate
The oven will
not operate
The surface
units will not
operate
Control knob(s)
will not turn
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The unit is not wired into a
live circuit with proper voltage.
A household fuse has blown
or a circuit breaker has
tripped.
You have not set the electronic control correctly.
You have programmed a
delayed start time.
A household fuse has blown
or a circuit breaker has
tripped.
You have not plugged in
surface units all the way.
You are not setting the
control knobs correctly.
You are not pushing in before
turning.
SOLUTION
Wire the unit into a live circuit with
proper voltage. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Replace household fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
Refer to pages 12-22 for setting the
electronic control.
Wait for the start time to be reached
or cancel and reset the controls.
Replace household fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
Turn control knobs to OFF and plug
in surface units all the way. (See
“Replacing” on page 31.)
Push control knobs in before turning
to a setting.
Push control knob(s) in before turning
to a setting.
The SelfCleaning cycle
will not operate
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The range clock does not
show the correct time of day.
You have programmed a
delayed start time.
Reset clock to show the correct time
of day. (See page 13.)
Wait for the start time to be reached
or cancel and reset the controls.
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
PROBLEM
Cooking
results are not
what you
expected
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The range is not level.
The oven temperature seems
too low or too high.
You have not preheated the
oven as the recipe calls for.
The recipe you are using may
need to be altered to improve
the taste or appearance of the
food.
The pan used is not the type
or size recommended in the
recipe.
There is not proper air
circulation around pan when
baking.
Cooking utensil does not fit
the surface unit being used.
SOLUTION
Level range. (See Installation
Instructions.)
Adjust the oven temperature control.
(See “Adjusting the oven temperature
control” on page 16.)
Preheat oven when called for in recipe.
Alter recipe as needed.
Refer to a reliable cookbook for
recommended pan type and size.
Allow 11⁄2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of air
space on all sides of pan. There must
be a minimum space of 1 inch (3 cm).
Pan should be the same size or
slightly larger than surface unit
being used.
The display
shows “PF”
“F-” shows on
the display
There has been a power
failure.
Reset the clock. (See page 13.)
Call for service. (See Step 3 on
page 38.)
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
2. If you need assistance …
Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Center telephone number. Dial toll-free
from anywhere in the U.S.A.:
1-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained consultants.
The consultant can instruct you in how to
obtain satisfactory operation from your
appliance or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service company
in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
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.
3. If you need service …
Whirlpool has a
®
SERVICE
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,
call our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number (see Step 2) or look
in your telephone directory Yellow Pages
under:
nationwide network of
authorized Whirlpool
service companies.
4. If you need FSP
®
replacement parts …
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this
symbol of quality whenever you need a
replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL
®
appliance. 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, refer to Step 3 above or call the
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied
with how the problem
was solved …
• Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a
group of independent consumer experts
that voices consumer views at the highest
levels of the major appliance industry.
• Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have
failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
• MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
•APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD- • WASHING MACHINES &
MAJOR, SERVICE & REPAIR DRYERS, SERVICE & REPAIR
See:
Whirlpool Appliances or -
-
Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service
Example:
XYZ Service Co.) (
(
See:
Whirlpool Appliances or
Example:
XYZ Service Co.)
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NOTES
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®
WHIRLPOOL
Electric Range Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR LIFE OF THE
PRODUCT
SECOND YEAR
THROUGH LIFE OF
PRODUCT FROM DATE
OF PURCHASE
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.Any labor costs during limited warranty.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to
the appliance.
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an
authorized Whirlpool service company.
FSP replacement parts for control knobs.
7/95
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 “If You Need Assistance or Service” section of this book.
After checking “If You Need Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in
the U.S.A.
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