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Table of Contents
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A Note to You
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Parts and Features
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Using Your Range
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Warranty
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SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC SLIDE-IN
RANGE
MODELS RS385PXB RS385PCB
PART NO. 229C402OPO25/4399351
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- Page 1 ELECTRIC SLIDE-IN Table of Contents A Note to You kiiEZi:- Parts and Features Using Your Range E&zing Cyde Caring fkw Your Range If You Need fii?zE: Warranty 140&253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. RANGE MODELS RS385PXB RS385PCB PART NO. 229C402OPO25/4399351...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Lii-up cooktop ... Cleaning chart ... The oven light ... If You Need Assistance or Service..35 Warranty ... 40 appliance. Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, Card provided with your information. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Imtxwtant Safe- Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety 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 symbol. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General... - Page 4 opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door and window, could also become hot enough to cause burns. Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned.
- Page 5 When using the oven Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
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Page 6: Parts And Features
Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations the locatkn and appearance of all parts and features. Plug-in surface unit with one- piece reflector bowl e PP. 7,323 33) Control panel - (s= PP. 7, f f ,32) Model and serial number plate (SW Pa 2) -
Page 7: Using Your Range
Using Your Range 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. Using the surface Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF. - Page 8 Cookware tips Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. NOTE: For best resutts 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,...
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Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans
Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack sothe top of the food will be centered in the oven. Rack placement for specific foods: 1 RACK POSITION FOOD Lowest level or 2nd Frozen pies, large level from bottom roasts, turkeys Angel and bundt 2nd level from... -
Page 10: Using Aluminum Foil For Baking
Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: Place the foil on the oven rack below the Turn up rack with the food. foil edges make sure about foil is 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food. - Page 11 The electronic oven control ofll Cancel Timer Ciock Siop &ok On/Off pad time Display/clock When you first plug in the range, a of day and “PF’ will appear in the ternpera- ture display. If, after you set the clock (page 12) “PF’ again appears on the display, your electricity was off for a while.
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Page 12: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. 1. Press the Clock pad. the Increase/Decrease pads to set Press the time of day. the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad until the correct tirne shows on the display. -
Page 13: Using The Off/Cancel Pad
After the countdown is over, three short tones will sound, followed by one tone that sounds every six seconds until you press any other command pad. To reset the Minute Timer: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on page 12. To cancel the Minute Timer: Press Timer On/Off pad until TIMER stops... -
Page 14: Baking/Roasting
Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display. 3. To cook at a different temperature, use Press A the Increase/Decrease pad(s). -
Page 15: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control
Adjusting the oven temperature Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, il may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a perii you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can adjust them by following these steps:... -
Page 16: Broiling
Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo cm]). The door will stay open by itself. -
Page 17: Broiling Tips
Broiling rack position chart TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks %” thickor less Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks chops, whole fish Not used for broiling... -
Page 18: Energy Saving Tips
Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product: pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting... - Page 19 2. Press the Cook Time pad. Press the Increase pad until the desired baking/roasting time shows on the display. 4. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound.
- Page 20 To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Press the Cook Time pad. 3. Press the Increase pad until the desired baking/roasting time shows on the display. 4. Press the Stop Time pad. The time displayed will be the time of day plus the cook time.
- Page 21 Press the Bake pad. The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound. Press Increase or Decrease pad until the desired temperature shows on the display. 8. At the set start time (4:00 in example above), the oven will turn on automati- cally.
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Page 22: The Oven Vent
To cancel the MEALTIMERN control setting: Press Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of the day. To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER” control: @Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. -
Page 23: The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty Pull drawer before removing. drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift pull out to front and the second stop. -
Page 24: The Anti-Tip Bracket
The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. .To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range. -
Page 25: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like with the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. Please review the instructions keep your oven spotless. -
Page 26: Setting The Controls
Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. - Page 27 To delay the start Self-Cleaning cycle: 1. Press the Clean pad. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will automatically be set. 2. If you want to set another cleaning time, press the Increase or Decrease pad until the desired cleaning time shows on the display.
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Page 28: Special Tips
When the oven locks: LOCK will be displayed and the door will be locked in position. You cannot open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature. When the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed: CLEAN goes out on the display and the oven will start cooling. -
Page 29: Caring For Your Range
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Surface units and reflector... - Page 30 Replacing Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle.
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Page 31: Lift-Up Cooktop
Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support locks into place. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure support is extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally fallina. -
Page 32: Cleaning Chart
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, (other than control soapy water... - Page 33 WHAT TO USE PART Porceiain*namei Uonabrasive, plastic reflector bowls scrubbing pad and warm, (Model RS385PCB) soapy water The Self-Cleaning Chrome Nonabrasive, plastic reflector bowls scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water (Model RS385PXB) Broiler pan and Steel-wool pad and warm grid...
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Page 34: The Oven Light
The oven light To turn the light on, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. -
Page 35: 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. Part 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 descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model date. - Page 36 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Cooking The range is not level. results are not what you The oven temperature expected too low or too high. You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.
- Page 37 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 Whirlpool@ appli- ance. FSP replacement...
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Page 38: Warranty
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the “If You Need Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking “If You Need Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling...
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