Whirlpool RS576PXL User Manual

Plug-lri Cooktop Module

One-Plece Chrome Reflector Bowls

Control Panel Model and Sertal

Number Plate

d304NCH SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANGE

WITH CONVERTIBLE COOKTOP

Model RS576PXL

-Oven Vent Plug-In

Surface Units

/Heat Deflector

Automatic Oven Llaht

Swlich

Broil Element

Oven Front Frame

Removable

Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here

If you have a question, or need service, have this infor-

mation ready, 1

Complete

just behind the oven door).

Purchase or installation date from your sales slip,

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book, your warranty and the sales slip together in a handy place.

Model and Serial Numbers [from the plate

See the “Cooklng Gulde”tor Important safety Intormatlon.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Insli:llill~cr DU:G

Service Company and Phone Number

Your responsirbilities.. .

Proper Installation and safe use of the range are your personal responslbllltles. Read this “Use and Care Gulde”and the “Cooking Guide”corefully for Important use

Installation

You must be sure your range Is...

installed and leveled in a cabinet and on a floor that wiil hold

the weight;

Proper use

You must be sure your range Is...

used only for jobs expected

of home ranges;

installed in a welt-ventilated area protected from the weather; ,

used only by people who can operate it properly;

properly maintained.

and

safety information.

properly connected to the correct electric supply and grounding. (See “Installation

Instructions.“]

Contents

Responsibilities

Installation Proper Use Safety

Using Your Range

Setting the Clock Using the Minute Timer’ The Oven Controls Baking or Roasting Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Broiling

Using the Automatic MEALTIMER. Clock The Oven Light The Oven Vent : 1 : : 1 : : : : : Surface Unit Controls Cooktop Module Controls : Changing Cooktop Modules

Surface Unit Modules Grill Module Optional Griddle Module Optional Black Smoothtop Module

Using the Cooktop Modules.

Optional Griddle Grill Module., Optional Smoothtop Module..

Optional Rotisserie Optional Range Accessories Cleaning and Caring for Your Range

Control Panel and Knobs Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle Removing the Storage Drawer Cleaning Chart

If You Need Service or Assistance

1. Before Calling for Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

4. If You Have a Problem

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Using your range

SETTING THE CLOCK

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

Oven Selector

Manual Oven

Light Switch

. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn

clockwise until clock digits show the right

time of day.

USING THE MINUTE TIMER

DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer

. Wlthout pushlng In the Minute Timer

Knob, turn it until the time showing in the window is longer than you want.

PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING.

2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn counterclockwise until the Minute Timer dial shows OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in when turning.

2. Without pushing In, turn the knob back so the setting you want shows in the window.

3. When the time is UD, a buzzer will sound.

To stop the buzzer’turn the dial to OFF wlthout pushlng in the knob.

Surface Unit

Minute Timer

Stop Time Knob

Right Cooktop Module

Signal Light

The oven is controlled by two knobs: the Oven Selector and the Oven Tempera.

ture Control. Both must be on 0 setting for the oven to heat

THE OVEN SELECTOR

With the Oven Selector on BROIL, only the top element heats. (Broiling, pg, 7).

SurGce Unit/

Cooktop Module

Indicator

Start Time Knob

THE OVEN CONTROLS

With the Oven Selector on BAKE, the bottom element does most of the work. The

top element heats, but does

not turn red. (Baking, pg. 6).

With the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE, the MEALTIMER. Clock can be used to turn the oven on and off automati-

tally. (MEALTIMEG Clock, pg.

THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Use the Oven Temperature Control to set baking or roasting temperature when the Oven Selector is on BAKE or TIMED BAKE.

When both the Oven Selector and Temperature Control are on BROIL, the broil ele- for slower broiling (see Broil-

ment heats all the time. The

Oven Temperature Control can be set on a temperature

ing, page 7 1.

BAKING OR ROASTING

Lift rack at front and pull out “Cooking Guide.”

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Put the rackfs) where you

want them before turning on

the oven.

Rack(s) should be placed

so food can be centered in

the oven. Always leave at

least I’ 2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm]

letween the sides of the pan

and the oven walls and pans.

For more information, see the

Set the Oven Selector on BAKE

Put food in the oven. Oven

rock, walls ond door WI// be hot

Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want

6 During baking, the elements

will turn on and off to help

keep the oven temperature

at the setting. The Signal Light will turn on and off with the elements.

The top element helps heat during baking, but does not turn red.

ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Does your new oven seem to be hotter or colder than your old oven at the same settrngs? The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed gradually over the years. The accurate setting of your new oven can seem differ-

e oven temperature needs adjusting, follow these steps:

Let the oven preheat until the Signal Light goes off.

When baking is done, turn both knobs to OFF.

PUII the Oven

Temperature

Control

straight off.

2. Loosen the locking screw; NOTICE position of notches

Tlghten the locking screw. Replace the knob.

3. To lowerthe temperature, move perature, move black part of knob closer to LO. knob closer to HI. Each notch equals about 10 F

(5 Cl.

4. To raise the temblack part of Each notch

equals about IO-F (5’C).

BROILING

Place the rack where you want it for broiling.

4. Set the Oven Temperature Control on BROIL [or on a lower temperature for

slower broiling).

For slower brolllng, set the Oven Temperature Control on a temperature

instead of BROIL. The broil element will then turn on and off instead of staying on.

The lower the temperature setting, the slower the broiling.

The

Oven

Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly open for all brolllng temperatures.

Suggested oven-rack positions and broiling times

Food

reef Steaks

Rare Medium Well done

Beef Steaks

Rare Medium

Well Done Hamburgers Lamb Chops

Medium Ham slice, precooked

or tendered (l-2.5 cm) 3” (8 cm] 6-8 4-5 Canadian Bacon Pork Rib or Loin Chop

Well done (2-2.5 cm) Chicken

Fish whole 3” (8 cm] II-16

Liver

Frankfurters

2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.

5. During broiling, the oven door must be partly open. A built-in stop will hold it there.

inches (cm) from top Temperature set to BROIL

Description of food to Broil Element 1st side 2nd side

I” (2.5 cm) 3” [ 8 cm) 7-9 1 ” [ 2.5 cm) 3” (8 cm] 9-l 1

1 (2.5 cm) 3”(8 cm) II-13

1 1 2” (4 cm) 4”-5’ [ 1 O-l 3 cm) 13-l 5 1 ’ 7” (4 cm] 4”-5’ (1 O-l 3 cm] 17-19 1 1 2” (4 cm) 4”-5” [ 1 O-l 3 cm) 19-21

‘~“(1 cm] 3” [ 8 cm] 6-8

1 ” (2.5 cm] 3” (8 cm) 6-8

’ Y-1”

‘2” [I cm) 3” (8 cm] 6

3 4 “-1 ”

4”-5” [l O-l 3 cm)

2-3 lb. (l-l.5 kg] cut in half 7”-9” (18-23 cm] 25-30

fillets 3” (8 cm] 7-8

1 2”-3 d ”

(1-2 cm) 3”(8 cm) 3

4”-5” (1 O-l 3 cm) 6-7

3. Set the Oven Selector on BROIL.

When broiling is done, turn both knobs to OFF.

Approximate Minutes -

14-I 6

1 O-l 2

3-5 4-7 5-7

6-8 8-l 0

4-5

9-14 5-7

3 4-5

USING THE AUTOMAIIC MEALTIMER* CLOCK

The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times

you set...even when you are not around.lMPORTANT: Follow these steps In order.

start and

Put the racks where you

MYant them and place the TIMED BAKE. Control on the baking

food in the oven. temperature you want.

stop baklng

automatically:

Set the Oven Selector on 3. Set the Oven Temperature

4. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day.

7. After baking is done, turn

both knobs to OFF. the preset time, turn both

5. Push in and turn the Start 6. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwlse Time Knob clockwlse to the time you want bak- to the time you want the

ing to start.

8. To stop the oven before knobs to OFF.

To stop baklng automatlcally:

Put the racks where you want them and place the food in the oven.

2. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.

3. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want.

Make sure the clock is set to the right time

of day.

5. Push in and turn the Stop Trme Knob clock-

6. After baking is done, turn both knobs to

7. To stop the oven before the preset time,

SPECIAL CALCTION:

Use foods that will not go bad or spoil while waiting for cooking to start. Avoid using dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, cooked meats or fish, or any item

with baking powder or yeast.

Smoked or frozen meats may be used;

so can vegetables, fruits and casseroletype foods. Vegetables can be cooked in

oven to shut off

wise to the time you want the oven to shut

Off.

OFF. turn both knobs to OFF.

a covered baking dish with about a halfcup (118 mL) of water for 1 to 1% hours.

Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS.

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