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Whirlpool RE960PXY Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool RE960PXY Use And Care Manual

Self-cleaning electric range with continuous-cleaning upper oven
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A Note To You
2
Important
Safety
Instructions
3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
Usin
the
Self- 8 leaning Cycle
19
Caring For Your
Range
22
If You Need Assistance
Or Service
29
Warranty
32
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions
or comments.
SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE WITH
CONTINUOUS-CLEANING
UPPER OVEN
MODEL RE960PXY
I43

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  • Page 1 A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Usin Self- 8 leaning Cycle Caring For Your Range If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. UPPER OVEN MODEL RE960PXY...
  • Page 2 A Note To You Thank buying a Whirlpool You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General oRead all instructions before using the range. @Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions.
  • Page 4 ‘Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot sur- faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth 60,’ irepotholder. It coul J catch ‘Keep range vents unobstructed.
  • Page 5 Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. *Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by coverin with a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray.

  • Page 6: Parts And Features

    Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. location and appearance of all parts and features. with chrome reflector Model and serial number plate (under cooktop) Anti-tip bracket Removable Control panels Surface unit control panel Left rear -control control knob 4...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units ........7 Positioning racks and pans .

  • Page 8: Units

    Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SElTING RECOMMENDED To star-l foods cooking. 9 To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high To hold a rapid boil.

  • Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans

    If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. Personal Injury Hazard Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on.

  • Page 10: For Best Air Circulation

    For best air circulation The 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.

  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF.

  • Page 12: Baking/Roasting

    Baking/roasting Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature...

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control

    Adjusting the oven temperature Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when com- pared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results.
  • Page 14 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The Oven Indicator Light will come on. NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling. 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.

  • Page 15: Broiling Tips

    Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times.

  • Page 16: Using The Automatic Mealtimer'" Clock

    Using the automatic The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set when you are not around. Automatic baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.

  • Page 17: The Oven Vent

    3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock- wise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is set at the current time of day and is not pushed in. 4.

  • Page 18: The Storage Drawer

    The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installa- tion of the anti-tip bracket. Use care when handling the drawer.
  • Page 19 Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle (Lower Oven) In This Section How the cycle works ........19 Before you start .
  • Page 20 2. Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan and grid can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by hand-cleaning or a dish- washer. If most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur.
  • Page 21 Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is started, the Lock Indicator Light comes on when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/roasting temperatures. The door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved when the Lock Indicator Light is on.

  • Page 22: Caring For Your Range

    Caring For Your Range In This Section units and reflector bowls ....22 Surface Lift-up cooktop ..........24 oven .
  • Page 23 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 26 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle.
  • Page 24 Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling.
  • Page 25 Hand-cleaning continuous-cleaning oven Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuous-cleaning oven. Some can become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes. WINDOW-Keep clean with warm, soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas.
  • Page 26 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. WHAT TO USE PART Sponge and warm, Control knobs soapy water Sponge and warm, Control panels soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm, Exterior surfaces soapy water (other than control...
  • Page 27 PART WHAT TO USE Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Oven cavity (lower oven) Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy water (upper oven) HOW TO CLEAN Make sure oven is cool. Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
  • Page 28 Use during the Self- Cleaning cycle will shorten the life of the bulb. If you need to replace the cooktop light, contact an authorized Whirlpool service technician. (See Step 3 under “If You Need Assistance Or Service,” page 31.)

  • Page 29: If You Need Assistance Or Service

    If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Par-t 1 of this section Outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service, When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s model and serial numbers and the purchase date.
  • Page 30 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Self-Cleaning The Oven Selector is not set to cycle will not CLEAN. operate The range clock does not show the (lower oven) correct time of day. The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position-all the way to the right. The Start Time Dial does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all the way out.
  • Page 31 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Con- sumer Assistance Center number in Step 2. 5. If you...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to the cooking product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized...

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