Whirlpool RS575PXR User Manual

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Contents

Before You Use Your Range/ cooktop . . important Safety instructions Parts and Features

Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer

Using Your Cook-top , . .

Using the Control Knobs
Using the Optional Coil

Element Module
Using the Grill Module .
Using the Optional Solid

Element Module . .
Using the Optional Griddle

Module..................

Using the Optional

Rotisserie . . . .

Cookware . . .

Changing Cooktop Modules

Optional Coil Element and

Solid Element Modules

Grill Module , .
Optional Rotisserie . . .
Optional Griddle Module .

Using Your Oven . , .

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7

9

10
11

12
12

12
13
13
14
15

Using the Oven Controls 15

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Baking.. 15

Adjusting the Oven

Temperature Control 16
Broiling . 17
Using the Automatic

MEALTIMER* Clock . 18
The Oven Vent . 19
The Storage Drawer . . 20

Caring for Your Range/
cooktop , . 21

Control Panel and Knobs . 21
C;;;fsments and Reflector

21

Solid Ele&&ts’ : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

23

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle 23

Cleaning Chart.. . . . 27

The Oven Light . 29

if You Need Service or
Assistance . . 30

I. Before Calling for

Assistance. . 30

2. If You Need Assistance . . 31

3. If You Need Service 31

4. If You Have a Problem . 31

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Before you use your rangehoktop

Read this Use 6 Care Guide and lhe Cooking Guide for important safety

information.

You are personally responsible for:

l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use & Care Guide and

the Cooking Guide.

l installing and leveling the range/cooktop in a cabinet where it is protec-

ted from the elements, and on a floor strong enough to support its weight.

l Properly connecting the range/cooktop to electrical supply and grounding.

(See “Installation Instructions:‘)

l Making sure the range/cooktop is not used by anyone unable to operate it

properly.

l Properly maintaining the range/cooktop.
l Using the range/cooktop only for jobs expected of a home range/cooktop.

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

I. DO NOT allow children to use or

play with any part of the range, or
leave them unattended near it.

They could be burned or injured.

!. DO NOT store things children

might want above the range.
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.

1. DO NOT allow anyone to touch
hot surface units or heating ele­ments Dark colored units and ele­ments can still be hot enough to
burn severely

1. KEEP children away from the
range when it is on. The cooktop
and oven walls, racks and door
can get hot enough to cause

burns.

i.

DO NOT

room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire

could start.

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS

use the range to heat a

l

IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE

CAUSING EXPLOSION

6.

KEEP pan handles turned in, but not
over another surface unit to avoid
burns, injury and to help prevent the
utensil from being pushed off the sur
face units.

7. DO NOT use water on grease fires.
The fire will spread. Cover fire with
large lid or smother with baking
soda or salt.

8.

DO NOT wear loose or hanging gar­ments when using the range. They
could ignite if they touch a hot sur­face unit or heating element and
you could be burned.

9. DO NOT heat unopened containers.
They could explode. The hot con­tents could burn and container par­ticles could cause injury.

10.

When adding or removing
food, MAKE SURE to open the
oven door all the woy to
prevent burns.

FOR YOUR SAFEW

l

AND/OR

FIRE.

- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

-

Copy your Model and Seriz Numbers here

If you need service, or call with a question, have this information ready:

1. Complete

Numbers [from plate just behind

the oven door).

2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these

spaces. Keep this book, your
warranty and sales slip together in
the Literature Pac.

There is no warranty registration

to return. Proof-of-purchase is all that
is required for in-warranty service.

Model and Serial

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Dute

Sewlce Company/Phone Number

Parts and features

Model RS575PXR

OVEN
SELECTOR

LEFl REAR
OVEN
LIGHT SWITCH CONTROL

SURFACE UNIT

TEMPERATURE
CONTROL LIGHT AND GRIDDLE

OPTIONAL
COIL ELEMENT

ONE-PIECE
CHROME

CONTROL \

PANEL
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER pLATE
BROIL ELEMENT

SIGNAL

LIGHT

PLUG-IN
COIL ELEMENT _

LIGHT SURFACE UNIT

CONTROL KNOB

\Y-

u

MODULE SIGNAL
LIGHT

OVEN
VENT

GRILL
MODULE

AUTOMATIC
OVEN LIGHT

OVEN RACK
GUIDE

OVEN DOOR

RIGHT REAR
SURFACE UNIT
CONTROL KNOB

RIGHT FRONT
SURFACE UNIT
AND GRIDDLE
CONTROL KNOB TIMER

MINUTE

CLOCK

STOP
TIME

RIGHT MdDULE
SIGNAL LIGHT

‘SURFACE UNIT/

COOKTOP MODULE
INDICATOR

START ­TIME

Setting the Clock

Push In and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock

1.

Push in Minute Timer Knob and 2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop
turn clockwise until clock shows out. Turn counterclockwise until
the right time of day. Minute Timer dial shows OFF. The

clock sefflng will change If you

Using the Minute Timer

The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.
Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.

DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer

push in the knob when turning.

1.

without pushing In the Minute

2. WHhoul pushing In, turn the knob

Timer Knob, turn it until the time back to the setting you want.

showing in the window is longer
than you want.

When the time is up, a buzzer
will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn
the Minute Timer dial to OFF.

PUSHING IN AND

TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK

SETTING.

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Using your cooktop

Using the Control Knobs

Surface Unit Indicators

The solid dot in the surface unit
indicator shows which surface unit
is turned on by that knob. The box
shows that a module, such as a grid­dle, can be controlled by that knob.

Signal Lights

P

Control knobs must be pushed in

before turning them to a setting.

They can be set anywhere between

HI and OFF.

PUSH IN
kmto

semng.

A module signal light will glow
whenever one or both control knobs
above the light are ON.

Using the Optional Coil Element Module

Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage
to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged

bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended.
Until you get used to the sefflngs, use the following as a guide. For best

results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to
continue cooking.

Use HI

to start

foods cook-

ing; to bring

liquids to a

boil.

CAWION: The me of the Hi sefflng for long periods of
tlme can damage odl elements and discolor chrome
mll~bowkSta~cooklngonHIandiumcenh4

downkoontlnueoooklng.

See the “Cooking Guide” for Important utensil information.

6

Use MED-HI

toholda
rapid boil; to
fry chicken
or pancakes.

Use MED

for gravy,
puddings
and icing; to
cook large
amounts of
vegetables.

Use MED-LO

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

USE LO

to

keep food
warm until
ready

to

serve. Set the
heat higher
or lower
within the LO
band to keep
food at the
temperature
you want.

Using the Grill Module (supplied with the cooktop)

For the Grill Module,

Use both controls if you want the front and back of the grill to heat.

Lett Front 0 0

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0

A range hood (Whlrlpool Model RH8330 or RH8336) should be used to
help get rld of smoke while using the Grill Module.

Appmximafe Grill Module Cooking limes

reheat the grill for 5 mlnufes af suggesfed sefflng.

use front or back controls as you would for surface Units.

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SETTING Side 1 S-2 COMMENTS

APPROXIMATE

EF

Steak - 1” (2.5 cm)

Rare
Medlum
Well-done

Steak - 1 Yz” (3.8 cm)

Rare
Medlum
Well-done

Hamburgers- 1” (2.5 cm)

Rare
Medlum

Well-done

BH

Whole -

2Y2 Ibs. (1 kg]

Fillets - 1 lb. [.5 kg]

Lobster Tails

HICKEN

2Y2 Ibs. [1 kg)

Quarters or

Pieces

HI 8 Mln.
HI 11 fvlln.
HI 12 Mln.

HI 10 Mln.
HI 13 Min.
HI 16 Mln.

HI 8 Min.
HI 9 Min.
HI 10 Mln.

HI

15 Mln. 15 Min. flakes easily

A Min.

5 Min.

55 Mln. Total

To test steak

9 Min. for doneness,
12 Mln. cut near
13 Mln. center with

sharp knlfe.

7 Mln.
13 Mln.
16 Mln.

10 Mln.

12 Min.
13 Mln.

When flsh
It is done.

A Mln. Cook all fish

on alumlnum
foil.

5 Mln.

Preheat the grill for 5 mlnutes at suggested sefflng-

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Loin or Rib Chops

Yff (1;Pcnl)

sparwlbs

2MIbsw.(l kg)

Ham Slice, fully cooked

1 lb (S kg]

Sausage

Pattles -

M” (1.3 cm)

Links -

10 oz. (3 kg)

OTHERS

Hot Dogs
Sandwiches
Potatoes,

cut Into ms

ComontheCob

French Breocl

Hints and tips:

1.

Food cooked on the grill can
spatter. It is important to clean all
parts after each use. See chart
on page 27.

2. The ceramic rocks will darken with
use.

3. Take the grill apart to clean and to
remove and store. Do not stack

when storing.

4. Most utensils safe for use on an
outdoor grill can be used with your

Grill Module.

5. The heating element for the grill

cleans itself. Do not put in water.

6.

Trim fats from meat before grilling
to prevent excessive smoke and flare­ups. Meats which normally have a
high fat content will produce more
smoke and flare-up. Fat meats cook
faster than lean meats.

sFmNe

HI
HI

HI

HI
HI

HI
HI

HI
HI

HI

ooNTRoltsooKmeTlM2

sld.1

15
10 Min. 10 Min.

6 Mln.

8 Min. 12 Mln.

stde2 ooklm-

Turn every

Min. 12 Min. few mlrwtes.

7 Mln.

6 Mln. Total

8 Mln. Total Turn frequently.

15 Mln. Total Wrap In toll.

45 Mln. Total Wrap tightly

In foil.

30 Min. Total

10 Mln. Total

7. If meat begins to cook too quickly,
turn the grill control knob to a

lower setting.

Using the Optional Solid Element Module

Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best results and to prevent damage to

the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged

bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended. Solid elements are
made of heavy cast-iron to provide even cooking. These elements hold
heat longer than conventional type surface units. For best cooking results,

use a HI setting for a very short period; then use a LO setting to complete the
cooking. Turn the element OFF a few minutes before you are finished
cooking.

CAUTION: Elements stay hot for a long time. Do not leave pans on
hot elements when cooking is done. Burned food and damage to

the

cooktop

could result.

NOTE: A protective limiter is built into each solid element. if pan bot­toms are not fiat, if will sense uneven cooking temperatures and auto­matically reduce the heat sefflng. This will result in longer cooking
times. See Cookware on page 12.

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

Use HI

to start

cooking or to

brlng liquids

to a boil.
When cook-

ing foods,

turntoaD
or MED-LO
semng when
sizzle starts.

Use MED-HI

to hold a
rapld boil or
to start frying
chicken or
pancakes.

TumtoalO
or MED-LO
setting when
sizzle starts.

Use MED

gravy, pud­dings and
icings or to
cook large
amounts ot
vegetables.

TumtoaLO
semng to
flnlsh
cooklng.

for

Use MED-LO

to continue
cooklng atter
starting at a
higher
setting.

Use Lo

continue
cooking after
starting at a
higher set­ting, to keep
food warm or
to melt choc­olate or
shortening.

to

Using the Optional Griddle Module

Before using the griddle for

the first time:

1. Wash, rinse and dry the griddle.

l Use warm sudsy water.
l DO NOT put griddle in water.
l DO NOT use metal scouring pads

or abrasive cleansers. They will
damage the griddle.

2. Lightly wipe with cooking oil to
season. You don’t have to grease
the griddle every time you use it.
However, oil or butter adds fla­voring and aids browning.

1.

Lift and remove
the griddle
cover. Do not (until butter
replace it un- melts or water
ffi the griddle beads on the

is cool.

2. Preheat for a
few minutes

griddle).

Approximate grlddle cooking limes

Preheat the griddle for 10 minufes on Hf.

FOOD SETTING
Sausage Patties

Bacon
Ham Slide
Hamburger
Fish Sticks
Hot Dogs

Buns

French Toast
Grilled Sandwiches
Pancakes

Eggs

3. Add food. Use
only nylon or
plastic uten-

oils.

Metal
can scratch the
non-stick finish.

APPROXIMATE

CONTROL COOKING TIME

Side 1

!I

MEPHI
lED

MEDHI
MEPHI
MED

MEPHI

MEDHI
MEDLO

8 Mtn.
3 Min.
6 Min.
6 Min.
5 Min.
5 Min.

3 Min.
3 Min.

1%2 Min. l-2 Min.

3 Mtn.

4. When cooking
is finished, turn
the griddle
OFF. Leaving
it ON will
damage the
griddle.

Side 2

4 Min.

1-2 Min.

5-6 Min.

5 Min.
3-4 Min.

5 Min.

Total

3 Min.

2-3 Min.

3 Min.

1 Min.

10