Whirlpool RS677PX Use & Care Manual

Self-cleaning electric set-in range

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Note To You
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ImportantSafety
Instructions
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Parts And Features
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Using Your Range
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If You Need
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Warranty
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1400-253-1301
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SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE
MODEL RS677PX
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  • Page 1 SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE Note To You ImportantSafety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range !%~~ng Cyde Carin For Your ange If You Need Warranty 1400-253-1301 Call us with qmtions or comments. MODEL RS677PX...
  • Page 2 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool You have purchased a quality, mrI&/ass have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions General Read all instructions before using the range. Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of ti ping of the appliance, the ap . iance must be secured by an i-tip fasteners.
  • Page 4 Do not wear loose or hanging arments when usin the range. 8 hey could ignite if t 1 ey touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. potholders. Moist Use only d or damp po holders on hot surfaces ma result in burns from steam.
  • Page 5 Grease Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. 30 not use water on grease ‘ires. Never pick up a flaming Dan. Smother flamin pan on ‘ange by coverin h a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat ray.
  • Page 6 Parts And This section contains captioned illustrations the location and appearance of all parts and features. cooktop control panel SurfoCO unit markw Oven control panel ~~IUUI oven kght switch katums of your range. Use them to become familiar with Solid element surface unit Model and...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units..7 Positioning racks and pans..9 For best air circulation ..10 Using aluminum foil for baking..10 The electronic oven control..ll Setting the clock ... 12 Using the electronic Minute Timer ..12 Using the Off/Cancel pad ...
  • Page 8 Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SElTlNG RECOMMENDED USE To start foods cookina. To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high To hokf a raDid boil.
  • Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans

    Home canning information The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of surface units and cause damage to the cooktop. To protect your range: Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results.
  • 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. For best results, allow 1 l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and...
  • Page 11: The Electronic Oven Control

    The electronic oven control Display/clock When you first connect the range to power, a time of day and “PF will show in the temperature display. If, after you set the clock (page 12), the display again shows “PF, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock.
  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock 1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up in the display. 2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time of day. Push the “up” (A) or ‘down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display.
  • Page 13: Using The Off/Cancel Pad

    the Hour and Minute pads to set the Push desired time. the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immedi- ately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End”...
  • Page 14: Baking/Roasting

    Baking/roasting 1. Position before the rack(s) properly To change rack turning on the oven. position, lift pull out. rack at front and For further information, SW “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push the Bake pad. 350”” will light up in the small display to show the preset temperature.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control

    6. Put food in the oven. During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red. 7. When baking/roasting is done, push the Off/Cancel pad.
  • 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. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itself.
  • Page 17: Broiling Tips

    Fish and chicken that are some foods may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures. NOTE: Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. Broiling rack position chart TYPE OF FOOD/ RACK POSI-...
  • 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.
  • Page 19 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. the Temp pad(s) to set the Push desired temperature. A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F increments. these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display.
  • Page 20 7. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automati- cally, beep four times and “End” will show in the display. You will also hear four -second tones every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, hold the Cook Time pad for 4 sec-...
  • Page 21 5. Push the Start/Enter pad. “Lo”“, HEAT, TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is heating. NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 min- utes if the door is latched when you try to bake/roast.
  • Page 22 3. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and COOK TIME will show in the display. the Hour and Minute pads to set the Push desired cooking time. the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display.
  • Page 23 heating. ihe display will count down the baking/roasting time in minutes. 9. When the baking/roasting time Is com- pleted, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times and “End” will show in the display. You will also hear four l-second tones every minute until you push the off/ Cancel pad.
  • Page 24 4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the Push desired start time. the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. 5. Push the Stop Time pad.
  • Page 25 8. When the start time Is reached, a second tone will sound and DELAY will go off. The display will show the set cook time. “Lo”“, HEAT, TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is heating.
  • Page 26 4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking! roasting time of 30 minutes. 5.
  • Page 27 8. When the start time is reached, a second tone will sound and DELAY will go off. The display will show the set cook time. “Lo”“, HEAT, TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is heating.
  • Page 28: The Oven Vent

    If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits: White (Kii No. 814069) Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kiis include easy installation instructions.
  • Page 29 Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section How the cycle works ..29 Before you start ... 29 The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like with other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning with the easy-to-use electronic control.
  • Page 30 Remove the broiler pan grid 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 a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur.
  • Page 31 If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hous shows in the display. Use 2 hours for light soil. 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil.
  • Page 32 5. To delay the start using Start Time: Push Push the Clean pad. the Delay Start Time pad. START, TIME, CLEAN and “cln” will light up. the Hour and Minute pads Push to set the desired start time. the “up” or “down”...
  • Page 33 Special tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. After the oven is cool, wipe up residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
  • Page 34 To order information for ElectroP Dressing (Part No. 814030) write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Department 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 Call 1-800-253-1301 to order. You must have a major credit card to order by phone.
  • Page 35 Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help YOU clean the rest c 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, soapy (other than cooktop...
  • Page 36 The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light...
  • Page 37 tf You Need Assistance OrService 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 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
  • Page 38 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 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 39 United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under: ‘APPLIAMCE-HOUSEHOLD.
  • Page 40 C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home. Damage to the cooking product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. Any labor costs during limited warranty.

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