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Summary of Contents for RS600BXB

Page 1: ...u Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 15 HYou Need Assistance Or Service 21 wamnty 24 1 800 253 1301 Cell us with cF lertions or comments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC SET IN RANGE MODEL RSGOOBXB ...

Page 2: ...w any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol dents etc and damage to your personal Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 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 21 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer As...

Page 3: ... Areas near surface units and erly open the oven door and interior surfaces of an oven verify that the range is secured become hot enou h to cause to cabinets with four screws burns During an8 after use do through the mounting holes in not touch or let clothing or the front frame of the oven other flammable materials CAUTION Do not store things contact surface units areas children mi ht want above...

Page 4: ...c shock or fire Gelect 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 element will be ex posed an8 could result in the I 8 niting of clothing or potholders orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency Check to be sure lass cook ing utensils are sa e for use on 3 the ran e Only certain types of glass g ass cera...

Page 5: ...multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Donot soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result ADOnot 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 Donot repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi cally rec...

Page 6: ...and features cooktop control panel I Left rear control knob Right rear control knob Left front control knob Right front control knob Surface unit indicator light surface unit marker Plug in surface unit with onepiece chrome Oven vent reflector bowl Oven control panel Oven selector Oven temperahrrs control knob aerial number 6 Oven hsating Indkator ll t ...

Page 7: ... for efficient and safe use of your range 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 unit indicator light The Surface Unit Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turne...

Page 8: ... the surface unit l 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 u se the newer coobNare available with slightly indented bottoms 0 ...

Page 9: ... we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpooPservice company l To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place t1ie rack so the top of ...

Page 10: ... Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over anot her Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch splllovers from pies or casseroles l 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 l Do not cover the enti...

Page 11: ... oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does n...

Page 12: ...se Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 cm away from the broil element See B...

Page 13: ...b Quickly searing food rare Q and medium steaks medium patties hat r slices fish steaks frank furters 0 Well done steaks and patties lamb chops Split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish Not used for broiling Broiling tips l 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 l After b...

Page 14: ... Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit l Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time l Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in the oven l Preheat the oven no longer than necessary Plan your meals for the most e...

Page 15: ...ectrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep tacle just enough to clear the element hoId down clip and the r...

Page 16: ...r as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also heI3 catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored some f your utensils may not be flat e...

Page 17: ... cool before removing oven door Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock 1 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at tlie same angle it is in 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only whlsn it is on the hinges correctly 17 ...

Page 18: ...use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs l Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Do not use steal wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish l Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l D...

Page 19: ...w commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur l Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch spillovers NOTE Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking roasting results could occur Heavy duty aluminum foil or shallow pan l Make sure ov...

Page 20: ... using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Disconnect appliance at main power s ppl 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 ...

Page 21: ...ired into a live operate c ircuit with proper vottage SOLUTION Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions A household fuse has blown or a Replace household fuse or reset circuit circuit breaker has tripped breaker The oven will not You have not turned the Oven Turn the Oven Selector to the desired operate Selector to BAKE or BROIL setting You have not turne...

Page 22: ... cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used SOLUTION Level range See Installation Instruc tions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 12 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size Allow 1 i to 2 inches 4 ...

Page 23: ...ANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHINQ MACHINES k MUOR SERVICE REPAJR DRYERS SERVICE k REPAIR 4 If you need FSP replace ment 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 Whirlpools appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications use...

Page 24: ...suse 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 Jnauthorized modifications made to the appliance YW 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 limitation ...

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