Whirlpool RS576PXP User Manual

d304NCH SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANGE

WITH CONVERTIBLE COOKTOP

Model RS576PXP

-Oven Vent

Cooktop Module

Reflector Bow
Control Panel
Model and Serial

Number Plate
Oven Front Frame
FIberglass

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Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here

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

matlon ready:
1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate

just behind the oven door)

2. Purchase date from your sales slop.

Y Plug-In

Surface Unlts

/ Heat Deflector

Automatic
Oven Light

Switch

Broil Element

Model Number

Serlol Number

Copy

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

See the “Cooklng Gulde”for Important safety Informatlon.

Purchase Dole

Service Company and Phone Number

Your

responsibilMzs.

Proper Installation and safe use of the range are your personal
responslbilltles. Read this “Use and Care Guide” and the “Cooking
Gulde”carefully for important use and safety information.

Installation

You must be sure your range is...

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installed and leveled in a cabi­net and on a floor that will hold
the weight;

Proper use

You must be sure your range Is...

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used only for jobs expected

of home ranges;

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installed in a well-ventilated
area protected from the
weather;

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used only by people who can
operate it properly;

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properlYmaintained.

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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 :.
Surface Unit Controls
Cooktop Module Controls
Changing Cooktop Modules

Surface Unit Modules
Grill Module
Optional Griddle Module : :.

Using the Cooktop Modules.

Optional Griddle
Grill 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

Cleaning Chart

Removing the Storage Drawer
If You Need Service or Assistance
1 Before Calling for Assistance

2. If You Need Assistance

3. If You Need Service

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

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IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

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Using your range

Oven Selector

/

Manual Oven

Light

Switch

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Adjustable Oven

Temperature Control

Oven Signal Light Clean Light Lock Light

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SETTING THE CLOCK

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

1.

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.

l Left Coo top Module

Signal Light

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.

1

. Without pushing 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. Without pushing in,
the setting you want shows in the window.

3. When the time is up, a buzzer will sound
To stop the buzzer,‘turn the dial to OFF
without pushing in the knob.

turn

the knob back so

Surface Unlt

Control Knob

Minute Timer

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Stop Time Knob

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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 a setting

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

SurGce UnItI

Cooktop Module

lndlcator

Start Ti&e Knob

THE UVEN CONTROLS

foor the oven to heat.

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 1.

With the Oven Selector on

TIMED BAKE, the MEALTIMER*

Clock can be used to turn the
oven on and off automati­tally. (MEALTIMER Clock, pg.

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1.

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 ele­ment heats all the time. The

Oven Temperature Control
can be set on a temperature
for slower broiling [see Broil­ing, page 7 ).

BAKING OR ROASTING

Put the rack(s] 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 1 1 2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm)

between the sides of the pan

and the oven walls and pans.

For more information, see the

“Cooking Guide.”

Set the Oven Selector on
BAKE

Put food in the oven. Oven

rock walls and door w/l/ be hot.

Set the Oven Temperature
Control to the baking
temperature you want

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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 settings? The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed
gradually overthe years The accurate setting of your new oven can seem differ-

ou thank the oven temperature needs adjusting. follow these steps

Let the oven preheat until the

Signal Light goes off

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When baking is done, turn
both knobs to OFF.

1.

Pull the Oven
Temperature
Control
straight off

2.

Loosen the lock­ing screw;
NOTICE position black part of
of notches.

Tlghten the locking screw. Replace the knob.

3. To lower the tem­perature, move

knob closer to LO. knob closer to HI.
Each notch
equals about 10 F

(5 Cl.

4. To raise the tem­perature, move
black part of

Each notch
equals about 10 F

(5 Cl

1.

Place the rack where you
want it for broiling.

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

. Set the Oven Selector on

BROIL.

4. Set the Oven Temperature 5. During broiling, the oven
Control on BROIL (or on a door must be partly

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.

open. A built-in stop will
hold it there.

6. When broiling is done,
turn both knobs to OFF.

Suggested oven-rack positions and broiling times

Food
Beef Steaks

Rare
Medium
Well done

Beef Steaks

Rare
Medium

Well Done
Hamburgers
iamb Chops

Medium 1 ” (2.5 cm) 3” (8 cm) 6-8 4-5
Ham slice, precooked ‘2 -1”

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

Well done (2-2.5 cm] 4”-5 (10-13 cm)
Chicken 2-3 lb

Fish whole 3” (8 cm) 11-16 9-14
i.iver ‘2 -34

Frankfurters 4”-5” (1 O-l 3 cm] 6-7 4-5

Description

1 (2.5 cm] 3” [ 8 cm] 7-9 3-5
1 (2.5 cm)
1 (2.5 cm]

1 1 2 (4 cm) 4”-5 (lo-13 cm] 13-15 6-8
1’2 (4cm) 4”-5” (1 O-l 3 cm) 17-19 B-l 0
1 l 2” (4 cm) 4”-5” [l O-l 3 cm] 19-21 14-16

‘~‘(1 cm]

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‘2 [1 cm)
34 -1

(I-1.5 kg]
cut in half 7”-9’ [ 18-23 cm) 25-30 1 o-1 2

fillets 3” (8 cm] 7-8 5-7

(l-2 cm] 3”(8 cm) 3 3

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inches (cm] from top

of food to broil Element 1st side 2nd side

3”(8 cm] 9-11 P-7
3” (8 cm]

3” (8 cm]

3” (8 cm)

Approximate
Temperature set to BROIL

II-13 5-7

6-8 4-5

6 4

15 10

Minutes -

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USING THE AUIOMAnC 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.

IMPORTANT: follow

these steps In

order.

To start and

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

4. Make sure the clock is set

to the right time of day.

stop baklng automatically:

2.

Set the Oven Selector on
TIMED BAKE.

5. Push in and turn the Start
Time Knob

to the time you want bak-

ing to start.

clockwise

3. Set the Oven Temperature
Control on the baking

temperature you want.

6. Push in and turn the Stop
Trme Knob
to the time you want the
oven to shut off

clockwlse

8.

7. After baking is done, turn
both knobs to OFF.

To stop the oven before
the preset time, turn both
knobs to OFF.

To stop baklng automatlcally:

1.

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.

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

SPECIAL CAUTION:

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

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5. Push in and turn the Stop fime Knob

wise to

Off

6. After baking is done, turn both knobs to
OFF.

7. To stop the oven before the preset time,
turn both knobs to OFF.

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

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.

the time you want the oven to shut

Any food that has to wait for cooking to

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