Whirlpool RS660BXB Use And Care Manual
Whirlpool RS660BXB Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool RS660BXB Use And Care Manual

Self-cleaning electric set-in range

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A Note To Y&J
2
Important
Safety
Instructions
3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
kk$l%ng
Cyde
18
Caring For
Your Range
21
If You Need
iiz%E
25
Warranty
28
1-800-253-1301
Call US with questions or comments.
SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE
MODEL RS660BXB

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  • Page 1 SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE A Note To Y&J Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range kk$l%ng Cyde Caring For Your Range If You Need iiz%E Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call US with questions or comments. MODEL RS660BXB...
  • Page 2: A Note To You

    A Note To You Thank you for 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: Safety Instructions

    Important General @Read all instructions before using the range. 4nstall or locate the range onl in accordance with the provi dy ed Installation Instructions. The e must be installed by a *WARNING: To reduce the risk of ti ping of the appliance, the app iance must be secured by anti-tip fasteners.
  • Page 4 ADO 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. @Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- faces could result in burns from steam.
  • Page 5 Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. ADO not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on range by coverin WI h 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. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Cooktop control-panel Left rear control knob Right rear control knob Left front control knob Right front control knob Surface unit...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section U8ing the 8urfaca unitm ... 7 racks and pans ..Q Poritionlng For bo4 ah circulation ... 10 ... 10 Using afuminum foil for baking Setting the clock ... 11 Using the Minute Timor ... 11 ...
  • Page 8: Cookware Tips

    Until you get used to the settlngs, following as a guide. For best resufts, start cooking at the high setting: then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. To hold a rapid boil. To fry chicken or pancakes. Medium For gravy, pudding and icing.
  • Page 9: Home Canning Information

    If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. if not Order the kii (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpoole service company. Personal Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on.
  • Page 10: For Best Air Circulation

    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. For beet results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and...
  • Page 11: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push In Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Mlnute Tlmer Knob pop out. Turn clockwlse until Minute Timer hand points to OFF.
  • Page 12: Baking/Roasting

    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature...
  • Page 13: Custom Broil

    2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, hokf knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter- clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%). 4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise.
  • Page 14: Broiling Tips

    Broiling rack position RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOlTOM DONENESS and medium steaks, medium oatties. ham patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Not used for broiling Broiling tips 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.
  • Page 15: Using The Yealtfmerw Clock

    Using the MEALTIMER” The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time bakin#oasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
  • Page 16 To start baking/roasting and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push In and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in.
  • Page 17: The Oven Vent

    The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation.
  • Page 18: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle

    Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section How the cycle works ........18 you stsrt .
  • Page 19 Remove the broiler pan grki and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without 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 20: Special Tips

    4. Lift the panel between the oven door and the control panel. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. 5. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures, LOCKED Indicator Light will come on. When the LOCKED Indicator Light comes on, you cannot open the door or move the Lock Lever.
  • Page 21: Caring For Your Range

    Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface unite and reflector bowle ....Cleaning chart ........... Your range is designed for easy cars.
  • Page 22 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 and the element hold- down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle.
  • Page 23: Cleaning Chart

    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, Control knobs soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm, Exterior surfaces (other than control soapy water...
  • Page 24: To Replace The Oven Light

    The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Electrical Shock and Penonal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could resuft in electrical shock or burns.
  • Page 25 tf 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.
  • Page 26 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Self-Cleaning You have not set the Oven cycle will not Selector and Oven Temperature operate Control Knob to CLEAN. The range clock does not show the correct time of day. The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position-all right.
  • Page 27 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 are not satisfied...
  • Page 28 C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.

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