A Note to You ... Range Safety ... Getting to Know Your Range ... Using Your Range ... Caring for Your Range ... Troubleshooting ... Requesting Assistance or Service ... Index ... Warranty ... 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. MODEL RS610PXE...
Table of Contents A Note to You ... Range Safety ... Getting to Know Your Range ... Using Your Range ... Using the coil elements ... Positioning racks and pans ... For best air circulation ... Using aluminum foil for baking ... The electronic oven control ...
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances 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 is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Range Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”...
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•CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing 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 any part of the range.
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RANGE S A F E T Y •Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. •Use only cookware approved for oven use. Follow cookware manufacturer’s instructions, espe- cially when using glass or plastic cookware.
Grease •Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop. Wipe spillovers immediately. •Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose...
Getting to Know Your Range This section tells you what features your range has and where they are located. Please review this information before using your range. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Oven control panel...
Using Your Range To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently. Using the coil elements Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting.
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 WHIRLPOOL Service Company.
Positioning racks and pans General guidelines • Before turning on the oven, place oven racks where you need them. • To move rack(s), lift rack(s) at front and pull out. • Be sure the rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands, if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E 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.
The electronic oven control Electronic display ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Temperature Oven pads setting pads Display/clock • When you first plug in the oven, every- thing on the display will light up for a few seconds, then a time of day and “PF” will appear on the temperature display.
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. Some command pads have an Indicator Light. The Indicator Light comes on when you press the command pad.
Setting the clock 1. Press Clock pad. 2. Set time. Press the “up” ( ) or “down” ( ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Start clock. Disabling the clock display: If you do not want the clock time displayed, press and hold the Clock pad for 5 seconds.
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes.
4. Turn off Minute Timer. To cancel the Minute Timer: Press Timer Off pad. Disabling the timer reminder tones: NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, press and hold the Timer Set pad for 5 seconds. To enable the tones, follow the same step.
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Baking/roasting NOTE: See “Roasting tips” later in this section. 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans.” 2. Choose baking/roasting setting. 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F.
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5. Press the Start/Enter pad. A preheat time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheat times depending on the oven temperature you select. TEMPERATURE PREHEAT TIME (in °F) (in min and sec) 0-325 5 min 45 sec 330-375 7 min 30 sec 380-500...
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Roasting tips • For even cooking, place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan. This keeps the meat out of the drippings and allows the heat to circulate better. •...
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2. Set new offset temperature. Press to raise the temperature or lower the temperature in 10°F amounts. You can set the temperature change to as low as -30°F or as high as +30°F. A minus (-) sign will appear before the number when decreasing the tempera- ture setting to show the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount.
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Broiling NOTES: • Preheating is not necessary when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. • See “Broiling tips” later in this section. 1. Position rack. NOTE: See the “Broiling rack position chart”...
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6. When broiling is done, turn off oven. To custom broil at a lower temperature: • If food is cooking too fast, press the Custom Broil pad and press the pad until “325°F” shows on the small display. NOTE: If the Temp pads are held down the temperature will change faster.
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USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Quickly searing food, hamburger patties and thin steaks, less, rare steaks Medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters, well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split...
Broiling tips • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain extra liquid and grease away from the cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. • Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. •...
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Using the electronic MEALTIMER The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
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3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower the tem- perature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display.
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USI NG Y OU R R A NG E 7. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep 4 times. You will also hear four 1-second tones every minute (unless they have been disabled [see “Disabling the timer reminder tones”...
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3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tem- perature other than 350°F. Press raise the temperature or temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display. (If the Temp pads are held down the temperature will change faster.) 4.
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USI NG Y OU R R A NG E 7. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep 4 times. You will also hear four 1-second tones every minute (unless they have been disabled [see “Disabling the timer reminder tones”...
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4. Press Cook Time pad. 5. Set cook time. Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 6. Press Delay Start Time pad. 7. Set start time. Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.
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USI NG Y OU R R A NG E 9. When start time is reached: A 1-second tone will sound. The display will count down the baking/ roasting time in hours and minutes (if cook time is more than 1 hour) or in minutes and seconds (if cook time is less than 1 hour).
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3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display.
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USI NG Y OU R R A NG E 8. Complete entry. NOTES: • You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing the Start/Enter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 7. • The display will show “door” and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when you try to bake/roast.
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2. Choose Bake setting. 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display.
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USI NG Y OU R R A NG E 7. Set stop time. Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2:30. The oven will auto- matically start cooking at 2:00 (the set stop time minus the set cook time).
11. Turn off oven. NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER setting. The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent. The vent for the oven is above the oven door. This vent is needed for air circulation.
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. Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.
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WHAT TO USE PART Sponge and warm, Exterior surfaces soapy water (other than control panel) Steel-wool pad and Broiler pan and warm, soapy water grid (clean after each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Oven door Paper towel and glass and spray glass cleaner window...
CARI NG F OR Y OU R R A NGE Coil elements and reflector bowls Removing Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before removing the coil elements and reflector bowls. Lift the edge of the coil element, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold-down clip and the reflector bowl.
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Replacing Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before replacing the coil elements and reflector bowls. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the coil element receptacle and the element hold-down clip. Hold the coil element as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle.
CARI NG F O R Y OU R R A NGE Removing the oven door For normal use of your oven, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you have to remove the door follow the instruc- tions in this section.
The oven lights The oven lights will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the lights on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light pad on the control panel. LIGHT To replace an oven light: Disconnect power and make sure the oven is cool before replacing the light bulb.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section on page 46. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the oven wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.)
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PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected The display is showing “PF” “F” followed by a number shows on the display If none of these items was causing your problem, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section on page 46. CAUSE •...
WHIRLPOOL appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved …...
Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC AIR CIRCULATION ... 12 ASSISTANCE ... 46 BAKING Aluminum foil ... 12 Pans ... 11 Setting cycle ...
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TOPIC PANS ... 11 PARTS ... 8 RACKS ... 11 REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR ... 42 ROASTING Aluminum foil ... 12 Pans ... 11 Setting cycle ... 18 SAFETY ... 4-7 SERVICE ... 46 PAGE TOPIC TIMED COOKING Canceling ... 28, 30, 32, 34, 37 Cook time ...
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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