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Whirlpool RS696PXB Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool RS696PXB Use & Care Manual

Self-cleaning designerstyle electric set-in range
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A Note To You
2
iiiEZEl:*
3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
E&zing
Cycle 28
Chin
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If Y$J Need
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Warranty
40
1400-253-1301
Call us with questions
or comments.
SELF-CLEANING
DESIGNERSTYLE ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE
MODEL RS696PXB

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  • Page 1 SELF-CLEANING DESIGNERSTYLE ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE A Note To You iiiEZEl:* Parts And Features Using Your Range E&zing Cycle 28 Chin Your If Y$J Need 2Kz-or Warranty 1400-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. MODEL RS696PXB...
  • Page 2 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ You have purchased a quality, worldclass 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 Important To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General Read all instructions before using the range. Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions.
  • Page 4 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. potholders. Moist Use only d or damp po holders on hot surfaces could 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 )an. Smother flamin pan on ‘ange by coverin h a well- ‘itted lid, cookie s eet or flat ray.
  • Page 6 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 oven vent rear ConbOl -knob Riiht roar control -khOb front control -knob Right front...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the wwhx~ unib ........7 rack and pans .
  • Page 8 Until you get used to the settings, use the following ar a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SEll-lNG RECOMMENDED To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high To hold a rapid boil.

  • Page 9: And Pans

    Home canning information Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit. Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

  • Page 10: For Boot 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 beat results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and...

  • Page 11: Using Aiuminum The Dectronk Oven Conboi

    The electronic oven control Tampuraturb Ele~trod Oven MEALTIMER dector pads control pad8 pa& Display/clock When you firat plug In the range, a time of day and “PF will show on the temperature display. If, after you set the clock (page 12), the display again shows “PF, your electricity was off for a while.

  • Page 12: Setting Thm Clock

    Setting the clock 1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up on the display. 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 on the display.

  • Page 13: Lking The Oft/Cvlcei Pad

    3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show on the large display and you will hear four P-second tones. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you push one of the two Timer pads.

  • Page 14: Bakinglrotmting

    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, rack at front and pull out. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push the Bake pad. ‘350’” will light up on the small display to show the preset temperature.

  • 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, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature you can change them by following these steps: 1.

  • Page 16: Brdiing

    Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put 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 Up8

    To broil at a lower temperature: If food is cooking too fast, push the Broil pad and push the V Temp pad until “325”” shows on the small display. If you want food to broil slower from the start, push the Broil pad and push the V Temp pad so a temperature between 17O’F and 325°F (77% and 163°C) shows on the small display.

  • Page 18: 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: Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids.
  • Page 19 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display.
  • Page 20 To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method Z-Using Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) property and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature.
  • Page 21 7. When the baking/roasting time is corn- pleted, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times and “End” will show on the display. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds.
  • Page 22 5. Push the Delay Start Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show on the display and START TIME will light up. 6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down”...
  • Page 23 To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method Z-Using Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature.
  • Page 24 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a cook time of 30 minutes (the difference between the start and stop times).
  • Page 25 Method 3-Using Cook and Stop Time: 1. Positlon the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments.
  • Page 26 6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. The oven will automatically start cooking at 2:00 (the set stop time minus the set cook time).

  • Page 27: The Oven Vent

    To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMEWcontrol: Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooling starts. . Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cookina cvcle.
  • Page 28 Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section How the cycle works Beforo you l tart ... The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning interior. Like with other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning use electronic control.
  • Page 29 Remove the broiler pan grkl and 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 30 If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use 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 hours shows on the display. Use 2 hours for light soil.
  • Page 31 6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is started, LOCKED lights up on the display when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/ roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7.
  • Page 32 Caring For Your Range In This Section Cleaning the cooktop ........33 Cleaning 0th~ range part8 .
  • Page 33 Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on opencoil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust-free and soil-free before heating.
  • Page 34 Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488), wrfte to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 Call l-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 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, soapy...
  • 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, use 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 bulb.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 rUDDIDLE I-IlUDLCM Cooking results The range is not level. ara not what you expected The oven temperature 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 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2. 5. If you are not satisfied...
  • Page 40 WARRANTY sewice company. From Date of Purchase FSP replacement FULL FIVE-YEAR to the original purchaser of this product. Whirlpool warrants that: WARRANTY -The ceramic cooktop will not discolor From Date of Purchase -The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off...

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