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SELF-CLEANING DESIGNERSTYLE ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE

PART NO. 3190340

MODEL RS696PXB

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 contains valuable information about how to operate and

maintain your range properly and safely. Please read if carefully.

Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us to notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains warning 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 warning symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and injury.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1 301, 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 37. 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 range, follow basic precautions, includ-

ing the following:

General

Read all instructions before using the range.

Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro-

vided Installation Instructions.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of ti P ping the appliance, the

app iance must be secured

anti-tip fasteners. To check if the appliance is installed proper&, open the oven door and verify that the range is secured to cabinets with four screws through the mounting holes in the front frame of the oven.

CAUTION: Do not store things children mi ht want above the

range. Chil ! ren could be

burned or injured while climb-

ing 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 an

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part of the range. They

e burned or injured.

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

properly.

Do not use the range for

warming or heatin the room.

Persons could be iii urned or

injured, or a fire could start.

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

Do not touch surface units, areas near units, heating ele-

ments 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 enou h to cause burns. During an B 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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Do not wear loose or hanging

garments when using the

range. They could ignite if the touch a hot surface unit an J 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 bulk cloth for a pot holder.

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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 utensils approved for oven use. Follow utensil

manufacturer’s instructions, especially when using glass or plastic utensils.

Do not store flammable mate-

rials on or near the range. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

When usina the cookton

Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

catch on 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 heatin will be ex result in t R

osed an

e igniting of clothing or pot holders. Correct size also improves coo

element could

ing

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 smokin

and greasy

spillovers that cou d ignite. P

Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, i flammable materia s, and spills

niting of

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 pot holder 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 coverin fitted lid, cookie s eet, or flat

with a well-

97 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 cleanina

Clean cooktop with care. Some cleaners could produce

noxious fumes if applied to a

hot surface. If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.

Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulatron and food decomposition. Si % nificant exposure to these

stances could cause can-

su cer or reproductive harm.

Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self-cleanrng.

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 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

mended in this

arts recom-

J se 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 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.

Cooktop control panel

Oven

-vent

Left rear

control

- knob

Right

rear

control

-knob Left front

control

-knob

Right

front

control

-knob

Hot

surface

indicator

- light

CleanTopTM ceramic cooktop

e Cooktop control

e panel

Oven

Surface unit marker

Oven control panel

Manual oven light switch

Electronic oven control

Using Your Range

In This Section

Using the surface units ............................ 7

Positioning racks and pans ..................... 6

For best air circulation ........................... 10

Using aluminum foil for baking ............. 10

The electronic oven control ................... 11

Setting the clock .....................................

Using the electronic Minute Timer ........ 12

Uslng the Off/Cancel pad ....................... 13

Audible signals .......................................

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.

Page

Baking/roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the oven

temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Broiling tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Energy saving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the electronic MEALTIMERTM

control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

The oven vent

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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.

Surface unit markers

The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.

Hot surface indicator light

The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the cooktop

surface will glow when the surface units are

turned on. The Indicator Light will continue to

glow as long as the surface units are too hot to

touch, even after they are turned off.

Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned off and the Hot Surface Indicator Light is off when you are not cooking.

Fallure to do so can result in death, fire, or burns.

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

Medium-high

Medium

(opposite OFF)

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.

Medium-low

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

To keep food warm until

ready to serve.

Using the ceramic glass cooktop

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences:

The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HIGH setting to maintain the proper temperature setting you have selected.

Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating. See pages 33 and 34 for care and cleaning suggestions.

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 uneven heating and poor cooking results.

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 tightfitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) 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, heatresistant material and be securely attached to

the pan.

With your hand, feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches.

Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will

scratch the ceramic glass cooktop.

Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop.

Avoid spillovers on cooktop. Use pans with

tall sides.

Do not cook food directly on cooktop.

NOTE: Do not leave an empty utensil, or one

which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The

utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit.

Home canning information

Use the largest surface unit for best results.

Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered

over the surface unit.

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.

Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.

Positioning racks and pans

General guidelines

For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.

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 pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD

Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel

RACK POSITION

Lowest level or 2nd level from bottom

food cakes Bundt cakes, most quick

breads, yeast breads,

2nd level from bottom

casseroles, meats

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes,

2nd or 3rd level from bottom

nonfrozen pies

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17.

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 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (3 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.

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

Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking will result.

The electronic oven control

Oven 1 selector pads MEALTIMEW pads pads Enter Cancel

pads

Temperaturi Electronic Ho& Minute Start/ &f/

control pads

Display/clock

When you first plug in the range, a time of day and “PF” will show on the temperature display. If, after you set the clock (page 12), the

display again shows ‘PF”, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock.

When you are not using the oven, the control is an accurate clock.

When you are using the oven or Minute Tlmer, the display will show times, temperature settings, and what command pads have been

pressed.

When showing the time of day, the display will show hours and minutes.

When you are using the Minute Timer, the display will show minutes and seconds in the following sequence:

- For settings from 1-59 minutes, the display will count down each second.

For settings 1 hour or over, the display will count down each minute.

When you are using Cook Time and/or Stop Time, the display will show hours and minutes.

Electronic disDlav

Clock Minute Timer Set Sat pad

and Off pads

pad pad

Command pads

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

-Clock/Set tells the oven you are going to set the clock.

-Off/Cancel tells the oven to turn off.

Each command pad (except Off/Cancel and Start/ Enter) has its own indicator. The indicator comes on when you push the command pad.

Setting the clock

1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up on the display.

2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time

of day. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.

3. Push the Start/Enter pad.

NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed, push and hold the ClocWSet pad for four seconds. To display the clock time again, push

the Clock/Set pad once, then reset the clock time

if necessary.

Using the electronic Minute Timer

The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. You can set it in hours and minutes up to 11 hours, 59 minutes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour. You will hear four 2-second tones when the set time is up.

1. Push the Timer Set pad. TIMER will come on and the display will show ‘0:OO” with the colon flashing.

2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.

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