Whirlpool RS576PXL Use & Care Manual

30" slide-in electric range with convertible cooktop

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d304NCH
SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANGE
WITH CONVERTIBLE COOKTOP
Model RS576PXL
-Oven
Vent
Plug-In
Surface
Units
/Heat
Deflector
Automatic
Oven Llaht
Swlich
Broil Element
Plug-lri
Cooktop
Module
One-Plece
Chrome
Reflector
Bowls
Control
Panel
Model
and Sertal
Number
Plate
Oven Front Frame
Removable
Copy
Your Model
and Serial Numbers
Here
If you have a question,
or need service,
have this infor-
mation
ready,
Model
Number
1
Complete
Model
and Serial Numbers
[from the plate
just behind
the oven door).
Serial
Number
2 Purchase
or installation
date from your sales slip,
Copy
this information
in these spaces.
Keep this book,
Purchase
Insli:llill~cr
DU:G
your warranty
and the sales slip together
in a handy
place.
Service
Company
and
Phone
Number
See the "Cooklng
Gulde"tor
Important
safety
Intormatlon.

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  • Page 1 See the “Cooklng d304NCH SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANGE WITH CONVERTIBLE COOKTOP Model RS576PXL and Serial Numbers have this infor- [from the plate Purchase Keep this book, in a handy Service Gulde”tor...
  • Page 2 Your responsirbilities.. Proper Installation and safe use of the range responslbllltles. Read this “Use and Care Gulde”and Guide”corefully for Important Installation You must be sure your range Is... installed and leveled in a cabi- net and on a floor that wiil hold the weight;...
  • Page 4: Setting The Clock

    Using your range 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 digits show the right time of day. USING THE MINUTE TIMER DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer .
  • Page 5 Minute Surface Unit Right Cooktop Module SurGce Signal Light Cooktop Indicator THE OVEN CONTROLS The oven is controlled by two knobs: the Oven Selector ture Control. Both must be on 0 setting for the oven to heat THE OVEN SELECTOR With the Oven Selector BROIL, only the top element heats.
  • Page 6: Baking Or Roasting

    BAKING OR ROASTING 1 v- want them before least I’ 2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm] letween and the oven walls and pans. For more information, Lift rack at front and pull out Set the Oven Temperature Set the Oven Selector Control BAKE temperature...
  • Page 7 BROILING Place the rack where you want it for broiling. Set the Oven Temperature Control on BROIL [or on a lower temperature slower broiling). For slower brolllng, set the Oven Temperature instead of BROIL. The broil element The lower the temperature Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly Oven...
  • Page 8: Mealtimer* Clock

    USING THE AUTOMAIIC The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock you set...even when you are not around.lMPORTANT: start and stop baklng automatically: Put the racks where you MYant them and place food in the oven. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. After baking is done, turn 8.
  • Page 9: The Oven Light

    If the steps for using the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock are not followed order, the electric oven door lock may be turned on The door will then either: not open; not close all the way [the oven light stays It the Door Won’t Open: Make sure the Clock and Start and Stop Times are set to the right time of...
  • Page 10: Surface Unit Controls

    SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS PUSH IN. Turn to setting. Unl II you get used to the settings, Use HI to start Use MED-HI to hold a rapid foods cooking or to fry chicken to bring liquids to a boil. Surroce or pancakes. unit will not fur n red if good con-...
  • Page 11: Changing Cooktop Modules

    CHANGING COOKTOP MODULES The Cooktop Modules controls are OFF and modules SURFACE UNIT MODULES To remove, lift slightly the handle Replace in reverse order GRILL MODULE To remove, Lift front end of off grills heating element pull toward Replace in reverse order All parts must be cleaned after each...
  • Page 12 OPTIONAL BLACK SMOOTH- To remove, lift slrghtly bv the handle To replace, Doth hands to me up the term minal with the receptac ‘e USING THE COOKTOP MODULES OPTIONAL GRIDDLE Before using the griddle for the first time, Wash, rinse and dry griddle Use warm sudsy water.
  • Page 13 GRILL MODULE A range hood (Whirlpool Model help get rid of smoke while using the Grill Module. Approxlmate Grill Module Cooklng Preheat grill for five minutes at suggested GRILL GRILL Thlc FOOD FOOD ~~~~~ Beef Steak 1 (2.5cm) Rare 1 (25cm) Medium 1 (2.5cm)
  • Page 14 THE OPTIONAL SMOOTHTOP MODULE Cooking on the black smoothtop is almost the same as cooking on surface ments. There are three differences keep in mind FOR BEST RESULTS, PROPER COOKWARE BE USED... Bottoms must be perfectly flat, with NO ridges, rims, patterns, dents, roughness scratches.
  • Page 15: Optional Rotisserie

    OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE The Rotisserie has 4 parts. It is used with the Grill Module. Insert rear sup- Remove port tabs into grills from the slots at rear Grill Module. of the Grill Module. High Positlon Put motor socket and pins through Slide back to in Rear Support lock.
  • Page 16 -___ NOTE: Use the high spit position Turkeys bigger than 8 to 10 pounds them in the oven. Optional range accessories Optional accessories provide See your Whirlpool Appliance Griddle Module Rotisserie Grill Module Black Smoothtop Module Cooktop Module with two six-inch...
  • Page 17: Control Panel And Knobs

    Cleaning and caring for your range CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS FM make sure knobs are set on OFF then pull knob straight off. Wash knobs well and dry. Push the knobs straight Sack :!r! Maice SIIIF: they point to CjFF SURFACE UN-ITS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS...
  • Page 18: Using The Self-Cleaning

    Terminal Hold the surface unit as level with terminal just started receptacle While pushrng the surface unrt terminal the receptacle, lift a little on the edge the unit nearest the receptacle USING THE SELF-CLEANING The self-cleaning cycle you start, make sure you understand safely.
  • Page 19: Special Tips

    Ket?p the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat od 31s and smoke Oven racks lose their shine, discolor and become harder to slide on their guides when they are left in the oven during the cleaning cycle them slide easier, polish the edges...
  • Page 20: How It Works

    Set the Oven Temper- ature Control to CLEAN. Turn the Oven Tempey- ature Control to,O,FF. DO NOT TOUCH THE RANGE DURING THE CLEANING CYCLE. IT CAN BURN YOU. During the self-cleaning for baking or broiling...approximately up grease soil, and The graph shows approximate cleaning...
  • Page 21: Cleaning Chart

    CLEANING CHART Smoothtop Module See page WHAT TO USE PART Surface Units Do not clean Griddle Module Warm soapy water and Cover Grill Grill Module Warm soapy soapy steel wool pad Heating Element Do not clean Bosket with Ceramic Hot soapy water Grease Well and Frame...
  • Page 22: Replacing The Storage Drawer

    STORAGEDRAWER The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Never store anything burn or metl in the drawer. PUII drawi?r straight out to the first stop REPLACING THE STORAGE DRAWER Drawer Slide Rail Fit ends of Drawer Slide Rails Into drawer guides both sides of opening.
  • Page 23 See the Cooklng Guide for more information on cooking problems and how to solve them Ifyou need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE sistance telephone number. Dial free from: Continental U.S..(800) 253- 130 1 Michigan .
  • Page 24 Corporation quality parts. took for this symbol of quality whenever ,~~ you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts they are to the same exacting specifications new Whirlpool appliance. Senton Harbor. Michigan. Automatic Washers, Clothes UtYers,...

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